Jobs in Chestertown, MD

About the role

Provides pre-hospital emergency care to sick or injured persons within Kent County and surrounding areas. Paramedic provides medical care and treatment to individuals who are ill and/or injured. Responsibilities also include data entry, preparation and maintenance of records and reports relating to emergency care administered.  Work is performed with considerable technical independence and is evaluated in terms of the applications of approved techniques, safety, and skilled operations of equipment in transporting patients to hospitals or other locations of emergency care.

What you'll bring

• Communications Skills: Ability to quickly establish effective communications with patients, family, or friends and other first responders in dangerous or emotional situations.
• Ability to write clearly and informatively
• ability to effectively present information and respond to questions.
• Customer Service: Represents the department professionally and effectively in both internal and external interactions.
• Manage difficult or challenging situations successfully.
• Treats others with respect and consideration regardless of cultural background, status, or position.
• Exhibits objectivity and openness to others’ views.
• Innovation and Change Management Skills: Displays original thinking and creativity.
• Develop innovative approaches and ideas.
• Presents ideas and information in a manner that is easily understood.
• Understands and contributes to evolving processes in response to changing communities and advances in technology.
• Be at least 21 years of age at the time of hire,

Benefits