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Caroline County Commissioners Paramedic in Denton, Maryland
About the Department: The Department of Emergency Services is responsible for providing high qualityEmergency Communications, Hazard Planning, Risk Management and Emergency Medical Services (EMS) to the residents, governmental departments, agencies, and visitors of Caroline County. Including Emergency Communications, 911, Police and Sheriffs Office Communications, and Fire and rescue communications for nine volunteer Fire and EMS Departments.
About the Job:Full-Time Paramedic. This is skilled specialized work as a Nationally Registered Paramedic. Performs necessary emergency medical care on sick, injured, or convalescent persons at the site of an incident or in route to the hospital or other destination as prescribed by MIEMSS.
Required Knowledge and Skills:
- Considerable knowledge of EMS principles, practices, methods, techniques, and equipment.
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Education Requirements:
- Graduation from an accredited high school or G.E.D.
Minimum License and Training Requirements:
NOTE: All required licenses and certificates must be acquired and maintained at the applicants or employees expense.
- Valid Drivers License
- Maryland Licensed Paramedic
- National Certified Paramedic
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Salary:$57,938 base salary with built-in overtime depending on qualifications
Upon an employment offer, applicants must submit to a substance abuse test and complete criminal background check.EOE
Deadline to Apply:Open Until Filled
How to Apply: Apply online at 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 Save and complete the application and email to:hrposting@carolinemd.org