What are the responsibilities and job description for the Paramedic position at Caroline, County of (MD)?
DEPARTMENTAL OVERVIEW: Department of Emergency Services
The Department of Emergency Services is committed to providing high quality Emergency Communications, Hazard Planning, Risk Management and Emergency Medical Services to the residents, governmental departments, agencies and visitors of Caroline County.
Our responsibilities include:
DEFINITION:
This is skilled technical and responsible work as a National Certified and Maryland Licensed Paramedic. A self-motivated, responsible person with administrative duties. Under some supervision, carries out duties without detailed instructions but within specific limits and reports to EMS Supervisor. Performance will be evaluated periodically based on previously agreed goals.
This position is Non-Exempt and eligible for overtime in accordance with the Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA).
This position has been determined to be “essential”, thus is subject to recall during emergency conditions.
EMERGENCY OPERATIONS:
Under the Caroline County Personnel Rules and Regulations, the Paramedic I position is designated as “Operations”. This means the employee is required to report to work during emergencies including severe weather events. The position may be subject to a “call back,” order to return to work to complete essential duties. May be required to respond to the EOC or field incidents at any time, including nights, weekends, and holidays.
PERFORMANCE EVALUATION:
Performance will be evaluated periodically in accordance with the County’s Personnel Rules and Regulations and guided by mutually agreed upon work goals established by the employee and the
employee’s supervisor. The normal probationary period for the position is 9- months; however, this may be extended.
CAREER PATH:
The primary goal of the Paramedic I position is to respond to 9-1-1 calls and provide emergency medical assistance. Advancement opportunities will depend on the employee’s ability to master required skills and availability of openings.
EXAMPLES OF WORK:
The following examples are meant to be illustrative rather than comprehensive:
REQUIRED KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES:
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:
MINIMUM EDUCATION, TRAINING AND EXPERIENCE:
Graduation from an accredited high school or G.E.D. and a Maryland licensed and National Certified Paramedic
REQUIRED LICENSES AND CERTIFICATES:
NOTE: All required licenses and certificates must be acquired and maintained at the applicant’s or employee’s expense.
Maryland Class “C” driver’s license.
Maryland licensed Paramedic
National certified Paramedic
EVOC or acceptable equivalent course within six months after employment
CONDITIONS OF EMPLOYMENT:
Substance Abuse Test: Must pass a pre-employment urinalysis test for designated controlled dangerous substances.
Criminal Background Check: Must pass a Criminal Background Check as defined in Chapter 1 of the Caroline County Personnel Rules and Regulations.
Essential Functions: Must be able to execute the "Essential Functions" listed in this Class Specification at the time of hire and while employed in this class series, unless a request for accommodation under the Americans with Disabilities Act is received and granted.
Driving Record: May have no more than four (4) points on driving record at the time of hire and while employed in this class series.
Personnel Rules and Regulations: Must comply with the terms of the Caroline County Personnel Rules and Regulations, including the Substance Abuse Policy, while employed in this class series.
DESIRABLE ADDITIONAL QUALIFICATIONS:
One year experience as a Maryland licensed Registered Paramedic in the field of 24/7 operations in the area of emergency services
Associate in Arts (AA) degree in related field
*ACLS certification
*PALS certification
*MFRI Rescue Technician and Firefighter I
*Footnote for abbreviations
ACLS – Advanced Cardiac Life Support
EMS- Emergency Medical Services
EMT- Emergency Medical Technician
EVOC – Emergency Vehicle Operations Course
GED- General Education Diploma
MFRI - Maryland Fire and Rescue Institute
MIEMSS - Maryland Institute for Emergency Medical Service System
PALS - Pediatric Advanced Life SupportScheduled overtime is earned when the full assigned schedule is worked.
The Department of Emergency Services is committed to providing high quality Emergency Communications, Hazard Planning, Risk Management and Emergency Medical Services to the residents, governmental departments, agencies and visitors of Caroline County.
Our responsibilities include:
- Advanced Emergency Medical Services to the citizens and visitors
- Emergency planning and coordination for County government
- Emergency Communications, including 911
- Police communications for the Sheriff’s Office and four town police departments
- Fire and Rescue communications for nine volunteer Fire / EMS departments
DEFINITION:
This is skilled technical and responsible work as a National Certified and Maryland Licensed Paramedic. A self-motivated, responsible person with administrative duties. Under some supervision, carries out duties without detailed instructions but within specific limits and reports to EMS Supervisor. Performance will be evaluated periodically based on previously agreed goals.
This position is Non-Exempt and eligible for overtime in accordance with the Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA).
This position has been determined to be “essential”, thus is subject to recall during emergency conditions.
EMERGENCY OPERATIONS:
Under the Caroline County Personnel Rules and Regulations, the Paramedic I position is designated as “Operations”. This means the employee is required to report to work during emergencies including severe weather events. The position may be subject to a “call back,” order to return to work to complete essential duties. May be required to respond to the EOC or field incidents at any time, including nights, weekends, and holidays.
PERFORMANCE EVALUATION:
Performance will be evaluated periodically in accordance with the County’s Personnel Rules and Regulations and guided by mutually agreed upon work goals established by the employee and the
employee’s supervisor. The normal probationary period for the position is 9- months; however, this may be extended.
CAREER PATH:
The primary goal of the Paramedic I position is to respond to 9-1-1 calls and provide emergency medical assistance. Advancement opportunities will depend on the employee’s ability to master required skills and availability of openings.
EXAMPLES OF WORK:
The following examples are meant to be illustrative rather than comprehensive:
- In accordance with Maryland Medical Protocol performs necessary emergency medical care on sick, injured or convalescent persons at the site of an emergency, in route to a hospital, or such other destination as prescribed by Maryland Medical Protocol, or by medical consultation.
- Stabilizes the condition of the patient at the highest level of EMS care available in the State of Maryland.
- Supervises and assists in the extrication of victims from wreckage and entrapment.
- Performs triage and/or assigns triage and assumes medical command at major incidents.
- Supervises and/or performs emergency medical first aid examinations and assessments.
- Supervises and/or performs Basic Life Support treatment such as bandaging of wounds, controlling bleeding, spinal immobilization, recognizing and treating life threatening cardiac arrhythmia, insertion of intravenous and intra osseous lines, intubation, administration of a variety of medications, insertion of oral and nasal airways, needle chest decompression, suctioning, and other skills.
- Completes and files all pertinent state, county, local and hospital incident reports and related documents.
- Recommends procedural changes when needed based on equipment performance.
- Participates in specialized and continuing education classes.
- Establishes and supervises rehabilitation at incidents.
- Assists fire companies with medical support.
REQUIRED KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES:
- Considerable knowledge of EMS principles, practices, methods, techniques and equipment.
- Thorough knowledge of Maryland Medical Protocols and how they relate to the required skills.
- Skill in the use of medical instruments and equipment and in the operation of emergency vehicles.
- Ability to decide what to do in stressful situations; to quickly analyze facts, evaluate situations, draw conclusions, plan work and take action.
- Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with superiors, peers, the public, fire departments, MIEMSS, and hospitals in the surrounding area.
- Ability to communicate effectively, orally and in writing.
- Must be able to operate emergency vehicles in accordance with Maryland State Laws and Caroline County driving procedures.
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:
- Must have normal vision or corrected vision with glasses or contacts
- Read normal (typewritten) print
- Correctly name and distinguish colors
- See objects off to the side when looking straight ahead
- See well at night or in dim light
- See in presence of glare
- Must have normal ability to hear (may be corrected with hearing aid)
- Must have normal ability to smell
- Ability to communicate effectively with patients and family members
- Must be able to lift, pull and push 75 pounds
- Must be able to sit or stand for periods for 30 minutes
- Must be able to climb stairs
- Must be able to kneel for periods of 15 minutes
- Must be able to bend to pick up or work on an item
- Must be able to grasp items
- Must be able to read and understand work orders, simple mathematical problems and operator manuals accompanying equipment
- May not suffer from claustrophobia
- Must be able to work outdoors during inclement weather.
MINIMUM EDUCATION, TRAINING AND EXPERIENCE:
Graduation from an accredited high school or G.E.D. and a Maryland licensed and National Certified Paramedic
REQUIRED LICENSES AND CERTIFICATES:
NOTE: All required licenses and certificates must be acquired and maintained at the applicant’s or employee’s expense.
Maryland Class “C” driver’s license.
Maryland licensed Paramedic
National certified Paramedic
EVOC or acceptable equivalent course within six months after employment
CONDITIONS OF EMPLOYMENT:
Substance Abuse Test: Must pass a pre-employment urinalysis test for designated controlled dangerous substances.
Criminal Background Check: Must pass a Criminal Background Check as defined in Chapter 1 of the Caroline County Personnel Rules and Regulations.
Essential Functions: Must be able to execute the "Essential Functions" listed in this Class Specification at the time of hire and while employed in this class series, unless a request for accommodation under the Americans with Disabilities Act is received and granted.
Driving Record: May have no more than four (4) points on driving record at the time of hire and while employed in this class series.
Personnel Rules and Regulations: Must comply with the terms of the Caroline County Personnel Rules and Regulations, including the Substance Abuse Policy, while employed in this class series.
DESIRABLE ADDITIONAL QUALIFICATIONS:
One year experience as a Maryland licensed Registered Paramedic in the field of 24/7 operations in the area of emergency services
Associate in Arts (AA) degree in related field
*ACLS certification
*PALS certification
*MFRI Rescue Technician and Firefighter I
*Footnote for abbreviations
ACLS – Advanced Cardiac Life Support
EMS- Emergency Medical Services
EMT- Emergency Medical Technician
EVOC – Emergency Vehicle Operations Course
GED- General Education Diploma
MFRI - Maryland Fire and Rescue Institute
MIEMSS - Maryland Institute for Emergency Medical Service System
PALS - Pediatric Advanced Life SupportScheduled overtime is earned when the full assigned schedule is worked.
Salary : $53,532 - $78,034