Paramedic (Als Providers) Eligibility List

Summary

• Candidates applying for this position will be required to attend a mandatory 8-week Academy.

• Candidates must include copies of certifications with the application. Applications that do not include certifications will not move forward in the process.

• Please note, we no longer accept paper, emailed, or faxed applications. We only accept online applications through the Charles County Government web site.

• Applications for the

Paramedic eligibility list must attach the following certifications to the application to qualify:

• High school diploma or GED.

• Current certification as a Paramedic -must attach a copy of certification to application.

• CPR -must attach a copy of certification to application.

• Maryland cardor equivalent, with a minimum24 hours of instruction.

To receive additional points toward the candidate's score, he/she must attach:

• Hazmat Ops
• ACLS
• PALS
• EVOC
• MFRI Rescue Courses (up to 4 points possible)
• Valid US Armed Service veteran - include honorable military service information in the Employment History section of the application and include a copy of DD-214

Candidates who complete the applicationandattach copies of their certifications successfully, will be invited to take the written exam (dates TBD). There are no make-up dates for the written exam. Qualified applicants will be notified if they are eligible to take the written exam. In preparation for taking the exam, you can visithttps://iosolutions.com/product/cwh-ngff-study-guide-online/for exam preparation materials. This counts for 30% of your final score.

Those who successfully pass the written exam will be invited to take the physical agility test (PAT). Eligible candidates will be notified of the available dates, times, and location. If you have successfully completed the PAT with another jurisdiction within the last year, please attach your certification to your application. Please click

Here to view avideo link, demonstrating how the PAT is performed.

Candidates who successfully pass the physical agility test (PAT) will sit before a panel to complete a Skills/Oral exam, available dates, times and location will be provided. This counts for 30% of your final score. Below are links that will beneficial in helping you prepare for the exam;

• Paramedic Skills/Oral Exam video demonstration

• Please click

Here to download the National Registry Oral Station scoresheet.

• Please click

Here to download the National Registry Patient Assessment scoresheet.

Once the Skills/Oral exam is successfully completed, those that passed will sit for a panel interview, available dates, times and location will be provided. This counts for 40% of your final score.

Once the interview process has concluded, your cumulative scores from each step in the process will determine your final score, which will then determine if you've made it on to the eligibility list. Once the eligibility list is finalized, you will receive an email with your placement on the list and the next steps. The eligibility list is good for1 yearand as positions become vacant, you will be updated on your placement on the list.

Provides advanced life support (ALS) and basic life support (BLS) medical care to ill and injured persons at the scene of a medical emergency or other traumatic events. Accountable for responding to all assigned calls for assistance in the most appropriate and efficient manner, providing the highest standard of patient care while providing a safe and hazard-free environment, under the direction of the Chief of Emergency Medical Services. Contributes to overall patient care in the areas of patient assessment, treatment, packaging and transport. Interacts throughout the County internally, and with patients and their families externally and interacts with various first responder agencies and healthcare providers, physicians and hospital personnel, externally.

Essential Job Functions

• Treats individuals who are ill and/or injured and individuals in an emotionally distressed state in an appropriate manner and according to ALS guidelines. Administers care to ill or injured persons (patients) at the scene of a medical emergency, including basic and advanced life support, in response to emergency calls. Transports patients to appropriate facilities.

• Provides quality patient care utilizing thorough knowledge and appropriate administration of BLS/ALS interventions as outlined by state, county and/or local protocols, and completes detailed patient reports.

• Provides direction, supervision and assistance to others in general execution of EMS duties; maintenance of apparatus and equipment; and general housekeeping activities.

• Performs required inspections to ensure medical supplies are stocked; equipment and apparatus is clean and operational at all times.

• Assures that all documentation required by individual Fire/EMS stations, MIEMSS and the EMS Division is accurate and completed in a timely manner, prior to submission.

• Conducts post incident analysis with co-workers to point out positive points, assure quality documentation, areas of improvement and to assure adequate skills are maintained.

• Participates in approved continuing education training classes, various meetings, and skills review when necessary.

• Maintain a strict level of security concerning confidentiality of all information encountered.

• Reports to work regularly, on time and dressed appropriately.

• Assists other emergency service agencies as required/requested.

• Performs other related job duties as assigned.

Qualifications, Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

Education and Experience:

High school diploma or an acceptable equivalency diploma (GED). Two (2) years of documented experience in the emergency services field.

Licenses or Certifications:

Must have and maintain a current, valid driver's license. Must have and maintain a current license as an Emergency Medical Technician-Paramedic in the State of Maryland. Must have and maintain current certification in CPR, ACLS, EVOC and Haz-Mat Operations. BTLS/PHTLS preferred, but not required.

Special Requirements/Qualifications:

Must maintain all licenses and certifications during employment. Subject to criminal records check.

Subject to pre-employment physical and periodic physical exams.

Volunteer service in Fire & EMS in Charles County may be limited or prohibited during the term of employment.

Employment is contingent upon successfully completing an EMS internship. Internships will be evaluated within the first one hundred and fifty (150) working hours for release to independent operational status, continued internship, or separation as a probationary employee. Internships will not exceed three hundred (300) working hours or six (6) months, whichever occurs first.

PLEASE NOTE: THIS IS A SAFETY SENSITIVE POSITION, AND EMPLOYEES IN THIS POSITION ARE SUBJECT TO RANDOM DRUG AND ALCOHOL SCREENING.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

• Knowledge of practices, methods, guidelines and techniques for responding to emergency or non-emergency situations.

• Knowledge of current MD Medical Protocols

• Knowledge of relevant medical equipment and ability to inspect and maintain such equipment.

• Knowledge of Charles County geography and locations of area emergency care facilities.

• Ability to evaluate the condition of patients and administer proper care.

• Ability to maintain documentation of calls and monitor patient care by use of computerized equipment.

• Ability to follow oral and written instructions.

• Ability to establish and maintain working relationship with superiors, co-workers, volunteers, EMS staff and fire service personnel, MIEMSS, MFRI, hospitals and their staff in surrounding area and public.

• Ability to communicate effectively with others verbally or in writing.

• Ability to work rotating shifts based on platoon assignment.

• Ability to make presentations to community or public groups.

• Ability to operate emergency vehicles.

• Ability to maintain proficient patient care skills.

• Ability to operate emergency vehicles in accordance with County driving procedures and Emergency Medical Services Division Standard Operating Guidelines.

Additional Information

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

Driving emergency vehicles is a substantial portion of the job. Must have normal vision or corrected vision with glasses or contacts; read normal (typewritten) print in English; correctly name and distinguish colors; see well at night or in dim light; see in presence of glare; see low contrast or camouflaged objects; must have normal ability to hear (may be corrected with hearing aid); must have normal ability to discern odors; must be able to lift, pull and push 75 pounds; sit or stand for periods of 30 minutes; walk or run without break for one mile; climb stairs, ladders and scaffold; jump two feet off of equipment; kneel for periods of 15 minutes; bend to pick up or work on an item; carry 75 pounds on ground for 50 yards; must be able to determine if item is hot, cold, or slippery; grasp items; read and understand work orders; work outdoors during inclement weather.

WORK ENVIRONMENT

The nature of the work involves unpredictable circumstances that may include the threat or actual presence of harm. A majority of the work is performed indoors or outdoors in emergency situations that may expose the employee to a variety of dangerous conditions, such as hazardous materials, chemicals, smoke or weakened/unstable structures. Employees are exposed to physically and mentally stressful situations, including trauma, illness, contagious diseases, extreme temperatures and contaminated environments. Employment involves working in inclement weather, at all hours of the day or night and holidays, to respond to emergency situations and requests for assistance.

Department/Division: Department of Emergency Services/Emergency Medical Services

Pay Grade: 211

FLSA Status: Non-Exempt

Telework Eligible: No

Reports To: EMS Lieutenant

Supervises: None