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Harford County•Forest Hill, MD

About The Position

The Paramedic provides First Aid, Advanced Life Support (ALS) and or Basic Life Support (BLS) to victims of illness or injury usually within a pre-hospital setting. This position works within established standards of care and in accordance with the current Maryland Medical Protocols for Emergency Medical Services Providers. The Paramedic operates assigned emergency vehicles to respond to emergency calls and to transport injured or sick persons to medical facilities in accordance with applicable Maryland laws and standards. Harford County Government Core Values are essential to successful job performance and this position, as with all positions at Harford County, is accountable for integrating Core Values in the execution of responsibilities.

Requirements

Two (2) years of emergency care experience
High School Diploma or GED
Maryland Licensed Paramedic (Required)
Emergency Medical Technician - Intermediate Certification (Required)
Certification in Hazmat Operations (CHO)
Current ALS Certification (Required)
Valid Certification in Emergency Medical Dispatch
Rescue Technician Certified
Certified National Registered Paramedic (CNRP)
Ability to make decisions and the use of independent judgement
Organizational skills including the capacity to anticipate issues and prioritize tasks
Ability to manage multiple priorities or projects
Knowledge of principles of quality patient care
Knowledge of standards of confidentiality and ethical practice
Comprehensive knowledge and skills in Advanced and Basic Life Support
Ability to complete appropriate patient care reports in a timely manner
Skilled listener, ability to practice actively listening
Ability to operate emergency vehicles in a safe and reliable manner
Ability to provide appropriate pre-hospital care during calls for service
Ability to load and lift and or carry patient transport devices under all conditions
Ability to maintain composure, even in very difficult situations
Ability to manage conflict and tactfully handle complaints and difficult situations
Ability to communicate effectively, both verbally and in writing
A valid Class C non-commercial drivers license with no more than three (3) points

Responsibilities

Communicates with dispatchers or treatment center personnel to provide information about situation, to arrange reception of patients, or to receive instructions for further treatment
Maintains vehicles, medical and communication equipment to ensure they are in proper working order, replenishes first aid equipment and supplies with particular attention to medication, fluids and other material subject to expiration
Operates equipment, such as electrocardiograms (EKGs), external defibrillators, or bag valve mask resuscitators, in advanced life support environments
Administers first aid treatment or life support care to sick or injured persons in prehospital settings
Administers drugs, orally or by injection, or performs intravenous procedures under a physician's direction
Assesses nature and extent of illness or injury to establish and prioritize medical procedures
Completes all patient care documentation prior to the end of the shift
Responds to Quality Assurance (QA) messages in timely manner
Observes, records, and reports to physician the patient's condition or injury, the treatment provided, and reactions to drugs or treatment
Immobilizes patient for placement on stretcher and ambulance transport, using backboard or other spinal immobilization device
Decontaminates vehicle interior following treatment of patient with infectious disease, reports such cases to proper authorities
Operates assigned vehicles in safe manner and in accordance with applicable traffic laws
Coordinates work with other emergency medical team members or police or fire department personnel