What are the responsibilities and job description for the Full-Time EMT: Department of Emergency Services position at Commissioners of Caroline County, Maryland?
Full - Time EMT B: Caroline County Department of Emergency Services
About the Department: The Department of Emergency Services is responsible for providing advanced Emergency Medical Services (EMS), emergency planning and coordination for County government, and emergency communications, including 911 dispatch, police communications for the Sheriff’s Office and four town police departments, and fire and rescue communications for eight volunteer fire companies and the county EMS responders.
About the Job: This is a full time skilled specialized work as a Maryland Certified Emergency Medical Technician. A self- motivated, responsible person with administrative duties. Performs necessary emergency medical care on sick, injured, or convalescent persons at the site of an incident and in route to the hospital or other destination as prescribed by MIEMSS.
Required Knowledge, SKILLS, and Abilities:
- Thorough knowledge of emergency health care procedures and patient condition evaluations.
- Skill in the use of authorized medical equipment.
- Ability to properly evaluate patient condition and render emergency medical care.
- Ability to operate emergency vehicles.
- Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with superiors, peers, the public, fire departments, MIEMSS, and hospitals in the surrounding area.
- Ability to maintain certification as a Maryland *EMT or higher as prescribed by *MIEMSS.
- Ability to communicate effectively, orally and in writing.
MINIMUM EDUCATION, TRAINING, AND EXPERIENCE:
· Graduation from an accredited high school or G.E.D. and Maryland-licensed Emergency Medical Technician.
REQUIRED LICENSES AND CERTIFICATES:
NOTE: All required licenses and certificates must be acquired at the applicant’s expense.
· Maryland-licensed Emergency Medical Technician
· Valid driver’s license.
· Certified in C.P.R. at the Health Care Provider level.
· *MFRI hazard material operations within six months after employment
· *EVOC or acceptable equivalent course within six months after employment
· PEPP course within six months of hire
PREFERRED EXPERIENCE:
· One year experience as a *EMT
· *BTLS certified
· *MFRI Fire Fighter I certification
Salary Rate: Starting at $40,273/Annually
Deadline: May 23, 2024
Upon an employment offer, all applicants will be subject to a substance abuse test and complete background investigation. EOE
How to Apply: Apply online at https://www.carolinemd.org/671/9167/Caroline-County-Online-Job-Application OR Submit a resume and completed county application to: Caroline County Office of Human Resources, 602 Crystal Ave. Denton, Maryland 21629. Call 410.479.4105 to receive an application by fax or email. Applications can also be downloaded by http://www.carolinemd.org/DocumentCenter/View/1801. Save and complete application and email to: hrposting@carolinemd.org
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: From $40,273.00 per year
Benefits:
- Dental insurance
- Employee assistance program
- Health insurance
- Life insurance
- Paid time off
- Retirement plan
- Vision insurance
Experience:
- EMT: 1 year (Preferred)
License/Certification:
- Driver's License (Required)
- Maryland Licensed Emergency Medical Technician (Required)
- CPR Certification (Required)
Work Location: In person
Salary : $40,273