Emergency Medical Technician

Job Overview
We are seeking dedicated Emergency Medical Technicians to join our team. As an Emergency Medical Technician, you will play a crucial role in providing immediate medical care to patients in emergency situations.

Duties
This is technician-level work in the provision of basic life support emergency medical care. This position responds to emergency and non-emergency incidents to provide basic emergency medical care to sick and injured patients. Operations are in accordance with established policies and procedures, which must be adhered to; requires initiative and resourcefulness, analysis of problems and emergency situations; and judgment in the selection of the appropriate course of action. The work requires periods of strenuous physical effort and involves exposure to heat, dirt, inclement weather and other unpleasant conditions. An employee in this classification is regularly exposed to the risk of injury or disease, requiring the use of protective clothing and strict adherence to safety precautions.

ESSENTIAL TASKS:

(These are intended only as illustrations of various types of work performed. The omission of specific duties does not exclude them from the position if the work is similar, related or a logical assignment to the position.)

• Provides basic level medical care at a variety of emergency and non-emergency incident scenes to include patient assessment, identifying health issues, developing, and implementing treatment plans. Basic skills include basic airway skills (OPA, NPA, BVM), administering medications (i.e., oxygen, aspirin, epinephrine), bleeding control, fracture management, and spinal immobilization.

Basic medical skills include: basic airway skills (OPA, NPA, BVM), administering medications (i.e., oxygen, aspirin, epinephrine), bleeding control, fracture management, and spinal immobilization.

• Executes comprehensive emergency medical reports documenting emergency and non-emergency responses.
• Assists with routine or scheduled housekeeping duties at fire and rescue station.
• Assists with routine administrative tasks and performs other related duties as required.
• Participates in cleaning and preventative maintenance activities concerning fire, rescue, and emergency medical apparatus.
• Participates in special projects as directed.
• Through training sessions, exercises, publications, and other means, maintains a working knowledge of current technologies, equipment, certification requirements and other areas pertinent to the operation.
• Perform other related duties as assigned.

QUALIFICATIONS AND REQUIREMENTS:

• Current Emergency Medical Technician certification (Maryland and/or National Registry) or ability to obtain through reciprocity with Maryland (EMT certification as well as a valid driver’s license must be maintained throughout employment).
• Must be 18 years old at the time of the application/written examination.
• High School graduate or GED.
• Completion of MFRI’s Emergency Vehicle Operator course or Pro Board or IFSAC.
• Completion of MFRI’s Hazardous Materials Operations Program or Pro Board or IFSAC.
• Completion of National Incident Management System (NIMS/ICS) 100, 200, 700, 703B, 800.
• Valid certification in CPR.
• Preference may be given to applicants with additional training in fire suppression, hazardous materials, confined space rescue, water emergencies, structural and trench collapse, rope rescue and emergency medical care.
• Knowledge of local, state, and national laws and standards as they apply to the fields of fire, rescue and emergency medical care.
• Proficient in use of computer applications including but not limited to word processing, spreadsheets, email, and capable of learning various reporting software programs (i.e., ESO, ELITE).
• Ability to effectively analyze technical data, to write and maintain complex records, research, and prepare reports relating to public safety and operations.
• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with volunteer or career firefighters and officers, municipal employees, elected officials, media, and the general public.
• Strong and effective spoken and written (English) communications skills, including public speaking.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:

Must have the use of sensory skills in order to effectively communicate and interact with other employees and the public through the use of telephone (wearing and using a headset) and personal contact as normally defined by the ability to see, read, hear, handle, or feel objects and related equipment, such as, but not limited to personal computer, calculator, copier, fax machine, radio console, etc. Must have the ability to respond to the spontaneous physical demands of comprehensive fire/rescue and EMS duties, all of which involve standing, walking, moving, climbing, lifting, and carrying, bending, kneeling, crawling, reaching and handling, pushing and pulling. Ability to perform various functions under emergency conditions including operating in environments immediately dangerous to life and health (IDLH) with appropriate personal protective equipment (PPE), including self-contained breathing apparatus.

SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS:

• Available for varied work hours (including days, evenings, overnights, holidays, consecutive shifts, and mandatory overtime shifts), and available for an on-call basis for emergency situations.
• Possession of valid Maryland Class C driver’s license (or equivalent license from state of residence).
• Successful completion of a physical agility test and oral interview board.
• Successful completion of a pre-employment physical including respirator clearance and drug testing (following a conditional offer of employment).
• Successful completion of a background investigation.
• Successful completion of a psychological evaluation.
• This position is subject to random drug and alcohol testing.
• The probationary period for this position is 12 months.

Washington County is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Individuals requiring special accommodations or assistance are requested to contact the Human Resources Department at 240-313-2350, Voice or TDD (D/HH use 711) M/F/H/V.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: From $47,549.00 per year

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Continuing education credits
• Dental insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Employee discount
• Flexible schedule
• Flexible spending account
• Health insurance
• Health savings account
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Professional development assistance
• Retirement plan
• Tuition reimbursement
• Uniform allowance
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• Overtime
• Rotating shift

License/Certification:

• Driver's License (Preferred)
• EMT Certification (Preferred)

Ability to Relocate:

• Hagerstown, MD 21740: Relocate before starting work (Required)

Work Location: In person

Salary : $47,549