Paramedic- Entry Level

Overview

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.

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 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, you must possess and submit documentation for one of the following certificates:

• Maryland Emergency Medical Technician-Paramedic certificate; OR
• Maryland Cardiac Rescue Technician certificate; OR
• National Registry Paramedic Certificate; OR
• Maryland Intermediate/99 certification; OR
• 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:

In order to be hired as a Paramedic, you must:

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  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 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 or email them to the address below:

ATTN:
Paramedic
- Entry Level
Office of Human Resources
Baltimore County Government
308 Allegheny Avenue
Towson, MD 21204
Email: (Use the "Apply for this Job" box below).
Phone:

Note: Applications will not be processed until all documentation has been received.

• Under general supervision, provide basic and advanced life support to sick, injured or convalescent persons.
• Perform emergency and non-emergency procedures at hazardous scenes; administer medications intravenously, intramuscularly, subcutaneously and orally.
• Command a medic unit.
• Evaluate electrocardiograms and perform moves at scene.
• Use patient carrying devices and transfer patients to the ambulance; subdue violent patients.
• May drive ambulance and other departmental apparatus in emergency mode.
• Use light duty rescue equipment; maintain logs and reports; maintain equipment and quarters.
• Participate in specialized training; assist in cleaning and maintaining quarters and station grounds.
• Perform time-sensitive problem solving in stressful environments; may assist in fire suppression.
• Participate in drills and training activities.

• Knowledge of basic and advanced life support; emergency medical care; EMS equipment.
• Skills in basic life support, CPR, patient transport; strong communication and driving skills.
• Abilities to provide advanced life support, command a medic unit, prepare logs, follow rules, establish relationships, stay calm in emergencies, assist in fire and rescue operations, operate vehicles, and solve problems under pressure.

• Must be able to perform duties wearing PPE including SCBA; pass physical examination.
• Must have good moral character; successful background investigation and drug test.
• Possession of required licenses and certificates at time of application; incumbent must obtain additional certificates as required.
• Shift work including nights, weekends, holidays; may be required to work overtime with little notice; must maintain licenses and certifications.
• Work involves heavy physical labor and exposure to hazardous public safety activities.
• Medical examination and comprehensive background investigation required.