Paramedic

Position Title: ALS Clinician / EVO

Location: HCVFEMSF Department: EMS Foundation Office FLSA Status: Non Exempt Reports Directly To: Duty Supervisor Date Approved: 08/30/2021
Reports Indirectly To: Foundation Chain of Command Assigned Fire Company EMS Foundation Board of Trustees

$19.71 - $23.19* per hour

SUMMARY: The position provides Advanced Life Support (ALS) and/or Basic Life Support (BLS) to victims of illness/injury, per established standards of care and in accordance to the current Maryland Medical Protocols for Emergency Medical Services Clinicians; and operation of assigned emergency vehicles in accordance applicable Maryland law.

* During ALS clearing all new clinicians will receive the ALS 1 pay ($19.71), following the successful completion of this process, the clinician’s ability to function independently and not on a provisional license, the new clinician will increase to ALS 2 pay ($23.19).

 ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
The list is not all inclusive. Position may require additional duties not listed, as needed, to

accomplish the mission of the EMS Foundation.

• Provide Advanced Life Support (ALS) and/or Basic Life Support (BLS) as appropriate to

  victims of illness/injury, per established standards of care and in accordance to the current

  Maryland Medical Protocols for Emergency Medical Services Clinicians

• Complete appropriate patient care reports to include the eMeds Elite, Health Insurance

  Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA), RMS and other forms/reports as required

• Assure that all patient care documentation is complete prior to end of shift and forwarded to

  appropriate facility (ies)

• Recognize unsafe situations and promptly report same to superiors

• Maintain all required certifications/licensures

• Ensure readiness of assigned vehicles at beginning and end of shift

• Conduct regular inventory of assigned transport unit/chase vehicle, with particular attention to

  medications, fluids, and other materiel subject to expiration, and rotate same to maintain

  current stock

• Clean and fuel assigned vehicles daily as part of unit readiness.

• Care for and maintain, within reason, equipment and assigned apparatus; reporting

  deficiencies to proper authority

• Operate assigned vehicles in safe and reasonable manner, in accordance with applicable

  traffic laws

• Completion of orientation to assigned Fire Company

• Conduct self in a professional manner, without regard to situation

• Submit availability at a minimum bimonthly to coincide with posted schedule

HARFORD COUNTY VOLUNTEER FIRE & EMS FOUNDATION

Position Description ALS Clinician / EVO

• Submit accurate hours worked to coincide with posted payroll schedule as required

• Address all personnel issues to the Operations Supervisor/Duty Supervisor

• Must comply with applicable safety regulations

• Knowledge of Harford County Emergency Communication System

  QUALIFICATIONS

  To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required.

• Critical thinking and decision making skills

• Able to demonstrate the ability to move medical equipment and load, lift, and/or carry patient

  transport devices across even/uneven terrain, to include steps

• Successful completion of protocol and skills review

• Strong oral and written communication skills

• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with staff members, volunteer

  members, and the general public

• Ability to perform in stressful situations

• Five (5) years driving experience with a Class C license or higher

• Ability to pass a pre-employment physical and Drug Screen

  EDUCATION

• High school diploma or equivalent is required

• Blood borne/air borne pathogens

• HAZMAT operation level

  EXPERIENCE

• Preferred minimum one (1) year as an ALS clinician

• Six (6) months as an Emergency Vehicle Operator

  LICENSE

• Possession of a valid Maryland automobile driver’s license

• Copy of MVA current driving record

  LICENSURE/CERTIFICATIONS

• Must be licensed as an ALS clinician in the state of Maryland

• Must possess EVOC certification or equivalent

• Possess valid CPR card

The Harford County Volunteer Fire & EMS Foundation, Inc. was founded as a non-profit 501(c)(3) organization for hiring exemplary ALS & BLS clinicians to augment volunteer EMS currently provided to the citizens of Harford County, MD.