Paramedic Jobs in Maryland

Please look at what you can expect to earn as a full-time Paramedic during your first year as a full-time employee with Washington County Government:

• Sixty (60) Paid Personal Hours
• Ninety-Six (96) Paid Vacation Hours
• Fourteen (14) County Observed Holidays
  • Holiday Pay for hours worked, paid at one and one-half times the employee’s regular rate

• One Hundred & Twenty (120) Paid Sick Hours
• County and Employee funded Healthcare including Health, Prescription, Dental and Vision Coverage.
• County Paid Employee Assistance Plan
• County Paid Life Insurance
• County Paid Accidental Death and Dismemberment Insurance
• County Paid Short Term Disability Insurance
• County Paid Long Term Disability Insurance
• Up to $2,500 Annual Tuition Reimbursement Assistance
• County and Employee funded Defined Pension Plan
• Vested in just five (5) years.
• Credit for Prior Active Military Service and Unused Paid Sick Days.

• An Hourly Salary of $23.79 per Hour. Overtime eligibility after 40 hours (2496 work schedule)
  • $59,380 Annually based on a 2496 work schedule.
• Additional Annual Pay Incentives per Certifications Attained:
• $2.00 per hour Maryland State Certified Advanced Life Support Provider Certification
• $0.46 per hour Hazardous Material Technician Certification
• $0.60 Swift Water Technician Certification +Any Secondary Specialty Certification
• $0.60 Confined Space Technician Certification + Any Secondary Specialty Certification
• Recognized Secondary Certifications: Trench Rescue, Rope/High Angle Rescue, Structural Collapse, Boat Operator and EMS Preceptor**

• Please Note: An EMS Candidate Physical Ability Test (PAT) Waiver and Acknowledgments form must be completed and signed by either a physician, physician assistant or nurse practitioner stating that the candidate is medically able to participate in the EMS PAT. The candidate will be provided the medical waiver and acknowledgment form after a review of applications is completed by County staff. The candidate is to bring the completed and signed form the day of PAT mentoring/testing. Failure to bring the completed and signed medical clearance form to your scheduled PAT mentoring/testing will result in the candidate being disqualified from the PAT mentoring and testing.

• Applicants must submit copies of each training/certification listed under “Qualifications and Requirements.” Additional training certifications may be submitted with the application. PLEASE NOTE: Only PDF copies will be accepted, no digital pictures or screenshots of certifications permitted.

GENERAL RESPONSIBILITIES:

This is technician-level work in the provision of both basic and advanced life support emergency medical care. This position responds to emergency and non-emergency incidents to provide advanced emergency medical care to sick and injured patients. Operations are in accordance with established policies and procedures, which must be adhered to; requires initiative and resourcefulness, analysis of problems and emergency situations; and judgment in the selection of the appropriate course of action. The work requires periods of strenuous physical effort and involves exposure to heat, dirt, inclement weather, and other unpleasant conditions. An employee in this classification is regularly exposed to the risk of injury or disease, requiring the use of protective clothing and strict adherence to safety precautions.

ESSENTIAL TASKS:

(These are intended only as illustrations of various types of work performed. The omission of specific duties does not exclude them from the position if the work is similar, related or a logical assignment to the position.)

Basic medical skills include: basic airway skills (OPA, NPA, BVM), administering medications (i.e., oxygen, aspirin, epinephrine), bleeding control, fracture management, and spinal immobilization.

Advanced medical skills include: intravenous and intraosseous infusions, medication administration, advanced airway skills (intubation, surgical airways), cardiac rhythm interpretation, defibrillation, cardioversion and external pacing.

• Executes comprehensive emergency medical reports documenting emergency and non-emergency responses.
• Assists with routine or scheduled housekeeping duties at fire and rescue station.
• Assists with routine administrative tasks and performs other related duties as required.

• Participates in cleaning and preventative maintenance activities concerning fire, rescue and emergency medical apparatus.
• Participates in special projects as directed.
• Through training sessions, exercises, publications and other means, maintains a working knowledge of current technologies, equipment, certification requirements and other areas pertinent to the operation.
• Perform other related duties as assigned.

QUALIFICATIONS AND REQUIREMENTS:

2. Must be 18 years old at the time of the application/written examination.

• High School graduate or GED.
• Completion of MFRI’s Emergency Vehicle Operator course or Pro Board or IFSAC.
• Completion of MFRI’s Hazardous Materials Operations Program or Pro Board or IFSAC.
• Completion of National Incident Management System (NIMS/ICS) 100, 200, 700, 703B, 800.
• Current CPR healthcare provider.
• Preference may be given to applicants with additional training in fire suppression, hazardous materials, confined space rescue, water emergencies, structural and trench collapse, rope rescue and emergency medical care.
• Knowledge of local, state, and national laws and standards as they apply to the fields of fire, rescue, and emergency medical care.
• Proficient in use of computer applications including but not limited to word processing, spreadsheets, email, and capable of learning various reporting software programs (i.e., ESO, ELITE).
• Ability to effectively analyze technical data, to write and maintain complex records, research, and prepare reports relating to public safety and operations.
• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with volunteer or career firefighters and officers, municipal employees, elected officials, media, and the general public.
• Strong and effective spoken and written (English) communications skills, including public speaking.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:

Must have the use of sensory skills in order to effectively communicate and interact with other employees and the public through the use of telephone (wearing and using a headset) and personal contact as normally defined by the ability to see, read, hear, handle, or feel objects and related equipment, such as, but not limited to personal computer, calculator, copier, fax machine, radio console, etc. Must have the ability to respond to the spontaneous physical demands of comprehensive fire/rescue and EMS duties, all of which involve standing, walking, moving, climbing, lifting and carrying, bending, kneeling, crawling, reaching and handling, pushing and pulling. Ability to perform various functions under emergency conditions including operating in environments immediately dangerous to life and health (IDLH) with appropriate personal protective equipment (PPE), including self-contained breathing apparatus.

SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS:

Washington County is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Individuals requiring special accommodations or assistance are requested to contact the Human Resources Department at 240-313-2350, Voice or TDD (D/HH use 711) M/F/H/V.

DEADLINE FOR FILING APPLICATIONS WITH HUMAN RESOURCES:

Friday, September 4, 2026 @ 4:00PM