Paramedic (Als Providers) Eligibility List

Salary : $61,541.60 Annually

Location : La Plata, MD

Job Type: Full-time

Job Number: 2024-00261

Department: Emergency Services

Division: ES - EMS

Opening Date: 09/24/2024

Closing Date: 10/27/2024 11:59 PM Eastern

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 card or equivalent, with a minimum 24 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 application and attach 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 visit 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 clickto view a video 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;
Please click to download the National Registry Oral Station scoresheet.
Please click 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 for 1 year and as positions become vacant, you will be updated on your placement on the list.

**Please note: This position requires the use of respirators for respiratory protection. Charles County follows OSHA 29 CFR 1910.134 (Respiratory Protection) Standard. Charles County does not permit respirators with tight-fitting facepieces to be worn by employees who have 1910.134(g)(1)(i)(A) Facial hair that comes between the sealing surface of the facepiece and the face or that interferes with valve function. No exemptions or waivers will be issued by the County Safety Office.

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 FunctionsTreats 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 CharlesCountyGovernment BENEFITS SUMMARY www.GovernmentJobs.com/Careers/CharlesCountyMD

Health Insurance

Charles County Government PAYS 70% of cost (sliding scale based on hours worked) Blue Choice Advantage, Prescription and Vision Blue Choice HMO Open Access, Prescription and Vision CareFirst Dental Delta Dental Retiree Health Insurance
Health Reimbursement Arrangement - New hires who elect health insurance coverage with Charles County Government will be enrolled in a Voluntary Employee Beneficiary Account ( VEBA).

Upon retirement or separation from employment, you will be able to use the funds in the VEBA account to pay for your health insurance premiums and other qualified medical expenses. You will contribute $31.75 per pay period (via payroll deduction). County Government will contribute $95.26 per pay period. The contribution may be adjusted each year based on the Consumer Price Index (CPI).

PensionPlan(DefinedBenefitRetirementPlan)
Plan Eligibility: Must work minimum 37.5 hrs/week. County Pension Plan " Non Public Safety, Mandatory Participation 4% employee contribution
" Public Safety, Mandatory Participation 8% employee contribution Sheriff's Office Retirement Plan " Communications, Mandatory Participation 7% employee contribution
" Sworn, Mandatory Participation 8% employee contribution
" Corrections, Mandatory Participation 7% employee contribution

Deferred Compensation Plan
457(b) Governmental Plan - available to all employees, regardless of hours worked. Plans include: Empower, MetLife, and Nationwide Retirement Solutions.

Employee Assistance Program
A voluntary, work-based program that offers free and confidential assessments, short-term counseling, referrals, and follow-up services to employees.

Transfer of Sick Leave
May receive credit for up to 400 hours of accrued, but unpaid, sick leave from previous employer when they begin employment.

Life Insurance
No charge to employee (valued at 1.5x the employee's annual salary, not to exceed $250,000). Supplemental insurance and dependent life insurance are available for an additional cost. Term and whole life policies are available.

Long Term Disability Insurance
No charge to employee. The benefit pays 60% of salary at date of disability up to $5,000/month

Flexible Spending Account
Medical and dependent care options available

Supplemental Income Products
Accident Policy, Critical Illness Policy, Hospital Indemnity Policy

Legal Resources
A prepaid legal resource benefit

Employee Leave ANNUAL LEAVE - Begin employment by accruing 8 hours per month SICK LEAVE - Accrue 7.5 hours a month PAID TIME OFF (PTO) - Employees working the hours shown below, will receive the dedicated amount of PTO hours: " 1,950 hours per year = 30 annual PTO hours
" 2,080 hours per year = 36 annual PTO hours
" 2,184 hours per year = 36 annual PTO hours
" An eligible employee who starts after the first pay period of the calendar year will receive a pro-rated number of hours based on their hire date. PAID PARENTAL LEAVE - Grants up to 6 calendar weeks of paid leave to eligible County Government employees in connection with the birth or adoption of a child. 13 PAID HOLIDAYS Work Schedules Majority of employees work 37.5 hours per week Some positions have flexible work schedules, and may allow telework
Tuition Reimbursement
Full time employees are eligible to participate after completing one full year of employment, and successful completion of their probationary period. An employee is eligible to receive reimbursement for up to 12 credit hours up to a maximum reimbursement determined through the annual County Government budgetary process.

Onsite Childcare at a Discounted Rate
Located at the Department of Community Services (8190 Port Tobacco Road, Port Tobacco, MD 20677)

House Keys 4 Employee Program
For eligible full time employees who are first time home buyers. Up to a
$7,500, 0% interest loan, to be used for a down payment or closing cost toward a new home in Charles County.

Wellness Program
Employees have access to an onsite gym, the digital wellness platform - Burnalong, and monthly webinars/events at no cost to you.

Benefits eligibility is for employees who work 30 hours or more per week unless otherwise noted. Effective: July 1, 2019

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What level education do you have? HS Diploma/GED Associate's Degree Bachelor's Degree Master's Degree Doctorate/Doctoral Degree

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Do you have at least 1 year paid or volunteer experience as a certified Paramedic? Please note, experience with an ambulance company does not count towards this requirement, as it must be experience rendering medical care, beyond transport. Yes No

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Did you attach your certification for National and/or Maryland Paramedic? (Please note, applicants who do not attach their certifications will be disqualified.) Yes No

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Did you attach a copy of your CPR certification? (Please note, applicants who do not attach copies of their certifications will be disqualified.) Yes No

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Do you have HazMat Operations certification (if so, please attach)? This certification is preferred, not required. Yes No

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Did you attach a copy of your EVOC certificate? (Please note, candidates who do not attach certifications will be disqualified.) Yes No

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Did you attach your ACLS and/or PALS certifications (if so, please attach)? This certification is preferred, not required. Yes No

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Are you interested in full-time employment only; part-time employment only; or either? Your response will not negatively impact your application or ranking. We are only trying to determine each candidate's interest in full-time or part-time. Full-time only Part-time only Will accept either

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**Please note: This position requires the use of respirators for respiratory protection. Charles County follows OSHA 29 CFR 1910.134 (Respiratory Protection) Standard. Charles County does not permit respirators with tight-fitting facepieces to be worn by employees who have 1910.134(g)(1)(i)(A) Facial hair that comes between the sealing surface of the facepiece and the face or that interferes with valve function. No exemptions or waivers will be issued by the County Safety Office. Charles County requires that you follow OSHA protocols prior to your first day of employment, do you have any issues/concerns with this? Yes No

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The position you are applying for requires an acceptable driving record. The Charles County Government employee driving policy states that employees will be considered to have an acceptable driving record if ALL of the following statements are true: - I do not exceed a maximum of four (4) points on my driving record. - I do not have a suspended or revoked license. - I do not have a single motor vehicle violation, conviction, or plea of Nolo Contendere, or the acceptance of Probation Before Judgment (PBJ) involving the use of alcohol, illegal drugs, refusal to take an alcohol or drug test, or the misuse of legal over-the-counter medication for any of these violations. - I have not demonstrated a pattern of unsafe vehicle operation as evidenced by moving violations or single infraction of such severity (e.g., eluding a police officer; evading responsibility; failure to yield to a pedestrian in a crosswalk, reckless driving, etc.).According to these guidelines, do you have an acceptable driving record? Yes No

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