JOB 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.
To apply for this position, you
MUST possess and submit documentation for
one of the following certificates:
- Maryland Emergency Medical Technician-Paramedic certificate; OR a
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Maryland Cardiac Rescue Technician certificate; OR a
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National Registry Paramedic Certificate; OR a
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Maryland Intermediate/99 certification; OR a
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Confirmation letter of successful completion of the cognitive and psychomotor examination from the National Registry of Emergency Medical Technicians for Maryland Intermediate/99.
*Certificates must be current and unrestricted*
To apply for this position, you
MUST meet the following requirements:
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Be in good standing at current employer with no pending internal investigations.
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Have a high school diploma, GED, or state accredited equivalent.
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Be at least 18 years of age at time of application.
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Have a valid non-provisional, driver’s license.
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Have less than 4 points on driving record.
In order to be hired as a Paramedic, you
MUST:
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Pass a skills test;
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Pass the physical ability examination;
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Pass the oral interview(s);
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Complete a comprehensive background investigation;
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Pass a psychological examination, physical, and medical; including a drug test; and
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Abstain from the use of tobacco products during the duration of employment.
Application Process
A list of eligible applicants will be established based on the information listed below.
Applicants will automatically receive a system-generated email confirmation when their applications have been successfully submitted. Applicants are encouraged to contact the Office of Human Resources at 410-887-3135 to confirm receipt of application materials, or reach out to Jessica Hall via email.
Applicants are also REQUIRED to submit proof of one of the above certificates to the Office of Human Resources. Proof of certificate MUST be submitted with each application. Copies are acceptable.
You may also submit hard copies or scanned copies of your certificate(s) and a
valid non-provisional driver's license equivalent to a noncommercial class C Maryland driver's license in person to the address listed below or email them to the email address listed below:
ATTN: Paramedic- Entry Level
Office of Human Resources
Baltimore County Government
308 Allegheny Avenue
Towson, MD 21204
[email protected] (Scan/email)
410-887-8517 (Phone)
Note: Applications will not be processed until all documentation has been received. EXAMPLE OF DUTIES 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.
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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.
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Commands a medic unit.
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Evaluates electrocardiograms and performs emergency and nonemergency moves at the scene.
- Uses patient carrying devices and transfers patients to the ambulance. Subdues violent patients.
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May drive ambulance, and other departmental apparatus in emergency mode, using knowledge and skill in driving to avoid sudden motions detrimental to patients.
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Uses light duty rescue equipment when necessary.
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Prepares and maintains logs and reports.
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Maintains ambulance, medic unit, first aid equipment, and living quarters.
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Participates in specialized training courses.
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Assists in cleaning and maintaining quarters and station grounds to provide a safe and pleasant working environment for station personnel.
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Performs critical, time-sensitive, complex problem solving during physical exertion in stressful, hazardous environments.
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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.
(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.) SUPPLEMENTAL INFORMATION Employees who possess the National Registry Paramedic or Maryland-Intermediate/99 certificate must obtain a Maryland Emergency; Medical Technician –Paramedic or Maryland Cardiac Rescue Technician certificate before completion of the Fire Rescue Academy.
Incumbents who do not successfully complete all requisite courses upon completion of the Fire-Rescue Academy training program will be terminated.
Employees in this classification may be assigned to work on either a rotating or fixed shift basis, which will include nights, evenings, weekends and/or holidays. Employees in this classification are subject to call to duty in emergencies, and may be required to work overtime with little or no notice. Employees must maintain all required licenses and certifications and be able to function in Baltimore County throughout their employment.
Physical and Environmental Conditions:
The work of this classification entails the performance of heavy physical labor involving advanced life support services, emergency medical services, and fire suppression and rescue activities. Work requires exposure to potentially hazardous public safety activities.
Medical Examination and Comprehensive Background Investigation
Applicants selected for an appointment to a position in Baltimore County must successfully complete a physical examination, psychological evaluation, stress test, and drug screen, and a comprehensive background investigation which includes but is not limited to a criminal background check, driver’s license check, and fingerprinting.
