Paramedic

Emergency Medical Technician-Paramedic

The fundamental responsibility of the EMT-P is to conserve life, to alleviate suffering, to promote health, to do no harm and to encourage the quality and equal availability of emergency medical care. The EMT-P is qualified in advanced prehospital emergency care and services by a competency-based educational program of clinical, didactic, and practice emergency vehicle operator as well as provider of prehospital advanced life support (ALS). The standard of practice of the EMT-P shall be in accordance with MIEMSS Div. of the State of Maryland. Emergency Medical Technician-Paramedic: National Standard Curriculum. The EMT-P is also expected to function competently as an emergency vehicle operator.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Conducts a careful examination of the patient for signs and symptoms of illness/injury and assists other medical personnel, as necessary.
• Provides prompt and efficient care...