EMT-B (BLS Providers) Eligibility List

• Applications for the EMT-B Eligibility List must attach the following certifications to the application to qualify:
  • High school diploma or GED
  • Current certification as an EMT-Basic - must provide a copy of the physical card
  • Minimum one (1) year BLS experience
  • CPR - must provide copy of certification
• To receive additional points toward the candidate's score, he/she must attach:
  • Hazmat Ops
  • 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

• EMT-B 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 Skills scoresheet.

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This is skilled specialized work as a Maryland certified Emergency Medical Technician (EMT). 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. Some conditions can be handled following general rules and guidelines, while more complicated problems may require assistance from Paramedics or Supervisors. Required to assist ALS providers when necessary and appropriate. 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.

• Treats individuals who are ill or injured and individuals in an emotionally distressed state in an appropriate manner and according to BLS guidelines. Performs necessary emergency medical care to ill, injured, or convalescent persons at the site of an incident and en-route to the hospital or other destination as prescribed by MIEMSS.
• Stabilizes the condition of the patients and assists in extricating victims from wreckage. Performs emergency medical and first aid examinations and treatment such as bandaging wounds, control of bleeding, cardiopulmonary resuscitation, insertion of oral and naso-pharyngeal airways.
• Provides quality patient care utilizing thorough knowledge and appropriate administration of BLS interventions as outlined by state, county and/or local protocols, and completes detailed patient reports.
• Assists ALS providers in direction 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 are accurate and completed in a timely manner, prior to submission.
• Participates in 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 and protected health care information.
• Reports to work regularly, on time and dressed appropriately.
• Assists other emergency service agencies as required/requested.
• Performs other related job duties as assigned.

Education and Experience:
High school diploma or an acceptable equivalency diploma (GED). One (1) year of documented experience as a certified Emergency Medical Technician is preferred.
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 in the State of Maryland. Must have and maintain current certification in CPR and EVOC. Haz-Mat Operations preferred, but not required.
Special Requirements/Qualifications:
An employee in this class must meet the standards set forth in the Charles County Substance Abuse Policy, when hired, and continue to meet the standards while in this class. Employee is subject to criminal records check. Pre-employment physical required, and employee may be subject to 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, current MD Medical Protocols, guidelines, and techniques for responding to emergency or non-emergency situations.
• 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 demonstrate willingness to work shift-work.
• 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.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS
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. Driving emergency vehicles is a substantial portion of the job.
WORK ENVIRONMENT
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. The nature of the work involves unpredictable circumstances that may include 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.
Department: Department of Emergency Services/Emergency Medical Services
Pay Grade: 209
FLSA Status: Non-Exempt
Telework Eligible: No
Reports To: EMS Lieutenant
Supervises: NoneEmployment Type: Full-time