Paramedic- Entry Level Job Silver Spring area,Maryland USA,Healthcare

Pay Schedule V, Salary Grade 14F

This job announcement may close at any time with little or no notice. Applicants are advised to apply promptly.

Recruitment and Advancement Bonus

The Department will initiate a recruitment and advancement bonus of $5,000 for Paramedics.

The bonus will be paid in increments of $1,250 at the intervals of 6 months, 12 months, 18 months and 24 months from the date of hire.

Paramedics hired or incumbent employees advanced under this program must maintain their ALS certification and function in Baltimore County for a minimum of five (5) years from the date of hire.

Requirements

You must meet the following requirements:

Be in good standing at current employer with no pending internal investigations.

Have a high school diploma, GED, or state accredited equivalent.

Be at least 18 years of age at time of application.

Have a valid non-provisional, driver's license.

Have less than 4 points on driving record.

Additional Mandatory Steps to be Completed

Pass a skills test.

Pass the physical ability examination.

Pass the oral interview(s).

Complete a comprehensive background investigation.

Pass a psychological examination, physical, and medical; including a drug test; and

Abstain from the use of tobacco products during the duration of employment.

Under general supervision, provides basic and advanced life support to sick, injured or convalescent persons.

EXAMPLES OF ESSENTIAL DUTIES

Performs basic and advanced life support measures, including invasive procedures, and other emergency medical care to sick, injured or convalescent persons at the site of the incident and en‑route to the hospital or other destination.
Performs emergency and non‑emergency procedures at a potentially hazardous scene, which may include threats to a provider’s physical and/or respiratory health. Administers medications intravenously, intramuscularly, subcutaneously and orally.
Commands a medic unit.
Evaluates electrocardiograms and performs emergency and non‑emergency moves at the scene.
Uses patient carrying devices and transfers patients to the ambulance. Subdues violent patients.
May drive ambulance, and other departmental apparatus in emergency mode, using knowledge and skill in driving to avoid sudden motions detrimental to patients.
Uses light duty rescue equipment when necessary.
Prepares and maintains logs and reports.
Maintains ambulance, medic unit, first aid equipment, and living quarters.
Participates in specialized training courses.
Assists in cleaning and maintaining quarters and station grounds to provide a safe and pleasant working environment for station personnel.
Performs critical, time‑sensitive, complex problem solving during physical exertion in stressful, hazardous environments.
May assist in the saving of lives and property and in extinguishing fires.
Participates in drills and other training activities.

EXAMPLES OF OTHER DUTIES

Performs other related duties as required.

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NOTE:

The duties and responsibilities listed above are for the purpose of determining a common set of minimum qualifications for all positions in this class. They may not include all of the essential job functions of each position in the class. Each position may not be required to perform all of the essential job functions listed.)

Training and

Experience:

Possession of a high school diploma or an appropriate equivalent, plus possession of a Maryland Paramedic license, a Maryland Cardiac Rescue Technician license, or National Registry Paramedic certification; a Maryland Intermediate/99 certification; or a confirmation letter of successful completion of the cognitive and psychomotor examination from the National Registry of Emergency Medical Technicians for Maryland Intermediate/99.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities (Entry Level):j

Knowledge…