Paramedic EMT-P - Fire Department

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a paramedic emt-p provides emergency medical treatment at the scene of an accident or illness and transports sick and injured persons to medical facilities. The paramedic nrp also analyzes and takes command of patient care with full responsibility for the patient until relieved by proper medical staff. Work of this class involves leading other fire and ems employees but does not involve full supervisory duties or responsibilities.

Incumbents receive on‑scene supervision from an ems officer and medical direction from an online physician. Employees in this class work rotating shifts including nights, weekends and holidays. Work is performed at the scene of medical emergencies, major traffic and other accidents, natural and man‑made disasters where there is exposure to hazardous situations and emotionally traumatic events. Work requires strenuous physical activity such as lifting, climbing and bending.

education: have graduated from an accredited high school or possession of a ged certificate on or before the date of the structured interview. Candidates for positions in this class must be 18 years of age and a united states citizen or a resident alien at the time of application.

licenses, registrations, and certificates: must have a valid maryland class c non‑commercial driver’s license or an equivalent driver’s license and be eligible to obtain a baltimore city’s driver’s permit. Must have a current advanced life support certification as a paramedic from the national registry of emergency medical technicians (paramedic nrp). Or have a current licensure as a cardiac rescue technician (crt) or paramedic from the maryland institute for emergency medical services systems (miemss).

note: you must upload a copy of your valid driver’s license and clear copy of your educational certifications, ems license, with application at the time of applying. Provisional driver’s license are not acceptable.

• Final date to receive applications: please submit your application no later than 12:00 am on the closing date to be eligible for consideration.

• knowledge of basic and advanced life support emergency medical techniques and equipment.
• knowledge of intravenous therapy, electrocardiogram acquisition and interpretation, cardiac defibrillation procedures and the administration of specified medications.
• knowledge of ambulance service regulations and procedures.
• ability to drive an ambulance and emergency equipment, and to ensure that they are maintained in serviceable condition.
• ability to follow written and oral directions and the orders of superiors.
• ability to establish and maintain effective professional relationships with peers and the public particularly under stressful situations.
• ability to work effectively as a member of a team.
• ability to communicate effectively.
• ability to learn and perform firefighting and rescue techniques.
• ability to respond quickly and appropriately under stressful and emergency conditions.
• ability to analyze emergency situations and to select effective courses of action, giving regard to surrounding hazards and circumstances.
• ability to engage in strenuous physical effort for prolonged periods as required.
• ability to compose narratives, and reports, and complete forms clearly, legibly, and accurately.
• ability to learn, comprehend and use basic computer commands.

note: candidates who are under final consideration for appointment will be required to authorize the release of criminal conviction information and submit to and pass drug and alcohol testing.

note: employees must successfully complete a maryland fire and rescue institute (mfri) emergency vehicle operator course (evoc), and defensive driving course, or an equivalent course acceptable to the office of risk management and the maryland department of motor vehicles.

note: employees of the baltimore city fire department must hold and maintain licenses and certifications in all of the above as a condition of employment. Employees must successfully complete any…