Emergency Medical Technician - Fire Department

Baltimore City

2d•$48,559 - $67,026•Onsite

About The Position

An Emergency Medical Technician receives academic and field training in providing medical treatment at the scene of an accident or illness by analyzing and taking command of patient care with full responsibility for the patient until patient is transported to a medical facility and is relieved into the care of proper medical staff. Work of this class involves no supervisory duties or responsibilities. Incumbents receive close supervision from an Advanced Life Support Provider or an Emergency Medical Services 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.

Requirements

Graduated from an accredited high school or possession of a GED certificate on or before the date of the structured interview
18 years of age and a United States Citizen or a Resident Alien at the time of application
Valid Maryland Class C Non-Commercial driver's license or an equivalent license, and eligible to obtain a Baltimore City’s driver’s permit
Current Basic Life Support Certification as an Emergency Medical Technician (EMT) or equivalent from the National Registry of Emergency Medical Technician; OR Current Certification as a Maryland Emergency Medical Technician (EMT), or equivalent, from the Maryland Institute for Emergency Medical Services Systems (MIEMSS)
Ability to read, speak and comprehend the English language
Ability to learn how drive an ambulance and operate equipment safely under emergency and non-emergency situations and to ensure that they are maintained in serviceable condition
Ability to complete and pass the Fire Department Respiratory Protection Program (FIT TEST)
Ability to learn how to administer first-aid and related emergency medical techniques
Ability to learn how to maintain ambulances and emergency equipment in serviceable condition
Ability to learn how to and respond to emergencies quickly and appropriately under stressful conditions
Ability to how to learn to compose narrative reports and complete forms clearly, legibly and accurately
Ability to follow written and oral directions and the orders of superiors
Ability to learn how to analyze emergency situations and determine effective course of action under stressful and hazardous conditions
Ability to establish and maintain effective professional relationships with peers and the public, particularly under stressful conditions
Ability to communicate effectively both orally and in writing
Ability to learn and administer any medication as required by the Maryland Medical Protocol
Ability to work effectively as part of a team
Ability to learn and perform firefighting and rescue techniques
Ability to engage in strenuous physical effort for prolonged periods as required
Ability to learn, comprehend and use basic computer commands
Authorization to release criminal conviction information
Pass drug and alcohol tests
Complete a mandatory one-year probation

Nice To Haves

Maryland Fire Service Professional Qualification Board Firefighter I certification
Maryland Fire Service Professional Qualification Board Responders to Hazardous Material Operations certification
Maryland licensure as an Emergency Medical Technician from the Maryland Institute of Emergency Medical Services Systems (MIEMSS)
American Heart Association’s (AHA) CPR for the Healthcare Provider course
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

Responsibilities

Providing medical treatment at the scene of an accident or illness
Analyzing and taking command of patient care with full responsibility for the patient until patient is transported to a medical facility and is relieved into the care of proper medical staff
Driving an ambulance and operating equipment safely under emergency and non-emergency situations
Maintaining ambulances and emergency equipment in serviceable condition
Administering first-aid and related emergency medical techniques
Responding to emergencies quickly and appropriately under stressful conditions
Composing narrative reports and completing forms clearly, legibly and accurately
Following written and oral directions and the orders of superiors
Analyzing emergency situations and determining effective course of action under stressful and hazardous conditions
Establishing and maintaining effective professional relationships with peers and the public, particularly under stressful conditions
Administering any medication as required by the Maryland Medical Protocol
Working effectively as part of a team
Performing firefighting and rescue techniques