EMS Job Board

Downeast EMS is accepting applications to fill multiple immediate openings for Paramedic
Pre-Hospital Providers.

Applicants must possess a valid driver’s license and be licensed as a
Maine or Nationally Registered Paramedic.

Qualified candidates must demonstrate professional behavior that supports team efforts and
enhances team behavior, performance, and productivity. Candidates must possess
communication skills, critical thinking skills, physical strength, emotional strength, listening
skills, interpersonal skills, and compassion.

We offer a lucrative healthcare benefits package/generous paid vacation, personal time off, and sick leave. Overtime pay is frequently available. Competitive sliding wage scale.

Paramedics work an appealing 48-hour shift weekly

Sign-on Bonus: $5,000.00 dollars with a two-year contractual agreement

Applications are available online at our website www.downeastems.org or at Woodland Base
205 Main Street Baileyville ME 04694

For further questions or concerns please contact the Operations Manager Casey Bearor at
207-427-6100 or email [email protected]

Downeast EMS is an equal opportunity employer.

We are looking for self-motivated individuals to be part of our team. We provide ALS-level ambulance services to our service area; including, 911, IFT, PIFT, and Community Paramedicine.

Peninsula Ambulance Corps is dedicated to providing the highest quality ambulance and related health care services to the residents of Blue Hill, Brooklin, Brooksville, Castine, Penobscot, Sedgwick, and Surry, Maine, as well as the larger EMS community. The Peninsula Ambulance Corps is a not for profit, 501(c)(3) corporation formed in 1968.

Advantages of working for PAC:

• Beautiful Blue Hill Peninsula coverage area
• Stryker Power-LOAD and Power-PRO XT Cot stretcher systems
• New LP15 cardiac monitors and LUCAS 3
• New ambulances
• Employer pays continuing education tuitions
• Employer provides access to multiple CAPCE accredited online education platforms
• Combination of emergency 911, Community paramedicine, and interfaculty transports, including PIFT
• Just culture management principles
• Competitive wages including credit for EMS experience
• Comfortable station with broadband internet, cable TV and individual bedrooms.

Qualifications:

• High School Diploma/GED
• Current State of Maine EMT, AEMT, or Paramedic license
• Current Healthcare Provider CPR
• Active, unrestricted Maine Driver’s license
• Insurable by auto insurance carrier
• Current ACLS certification (Paramedic level)

Preferred/ Will provide to qualified candidates:

• Maine EMS Paramedic Interfacility Transport Certification (Paramedic Level)
• PALS, PEARS, PHTLS

Applications available at: www.peninsulaems.org.

Further information available from:

Peninsula Ambulance Corps

46 Water Street

Blue Hill, ME 04614

207-374-9955

Or

Alan Henschke, BS, NRP

Manager

207-374-9955

[email protected]

GENERAL:

The Boothbay Regional Ambulance Service (BRAS) is a 501c3 that serves the Boothbay Region:
including Boothbay, Boothbay Harbor, and Southport. BRAS operates out of a premier facility located in Boothbay, Maine. It boasts a simulation lab, exercise room, (4) individual living quarters, as well as well-appointed trucks and equipment. It has been noted that the residents of Boothbay Region are some of the kindest and most grateful patients for your service.
BRAS EMS Chief is responsible for all functions of BRAS. That includes; staff, equipment, facilities, and processes of BRAS whether directly or indirectly. The EMS Chief is also responsible for establishing the best emergency medical practices as well as ensuring BRAS provides a safe and healthy work environment. Striving for operational excellence creates an atmosphere that attracts high-quality, career-focused employees who will deliver the best care for the Boothbay Region residents and will reflect an exemplary image within our communities.

• The BRAS EMS Chief shall report to the Board of Directors through coordination and collaboration of the Board President.
• The BRAS EMS Chief, in addition to their regular duties as stated below, shall be required to perform a minimum of one 24-hour primary EMS shift per week or as needed.
• The BRAS EMS Chief will work with an Assistant EMS Chief to achieve the goals stated here.
• The Assistant EMS Chief shall report to the BRAS EMS Chief.
• The Assistant EMS Chief is to be hired by the BRAS EMS Chief in conjunction with the Board of Directors and Personnel Committee.

DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES:

•  Hiring (w/Personnel Committee/Assistant Station Chief)
• Oversees all training activities directly or indirectly
• Reviews staff /HR activities
• Manages/reviews/develops operational activities, processes, and policies

Budgeting/Annual Budget

•  Oversees accounting activities, all aspects
• Oversees supplies, facilities, and equipment, all aspects
• Works with the Board of Directors in business development activities not limited to grant writing, public fundraising, and other fundraising activities
• Meets with elected or appointed officials, EMS officials, community and business representatives, and the public in promoting all aspects of the BRAS
• Attend conferences and meetings to keep abreast of current trends in the field; represents the EMS Department in a variety of local, county, state, and other meetings.
• Serves as a privacy/HIPAA officer

DESIRED MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Background in grant writing, financial reporting, and fundraising
• Four (4) years prior work experience of a progressively responsible nature in emergency medical services, including supervisory duties which must have been equivalent to Assistant Chief or higher
• Skills in human resources and/or team building

CONTACT INFORMATION:
Submit Resumes to
Robert Ham, President of the Board, Email: [email protected], Cell: 207-462-1775
Personnel Committee [email protected]

Paramedic/Firefighter – Gardiner Fire & Rescue

The City of Gardiner Fire/Rescue Department is now accepting applications for a full-time Firefighter/Paramedic. This is an entry-level Firefighter/Paramedic position with the City and an outstanding opportunity for a dynamic, motivated professional to become a valued member of the Gardiner Fire/Rescue family.

Gardiner Fire/Rescue provides Paramedic level EMS services to 8 communities completing approximately 3000 EMS calls and 200 fire calls per year. Gardiner Fire and Ambulance provides EMS service to eight communities covering an area of 173 square miles and provides fire coverage for the City of Gardiner and is part of an active automatic and mutual aid group of
communities. This is a 42-hour per week position working a 24 on 72 off schedule. Successful candidates will be involved in fire suppression, EMS, fire prevention, and other duties as needed.

QUALIFICATIONS:
Must be at least 18 years of age.
Must be a current AEMT or paramedic provider. Paramedic level strongly preferred.  If you are not a paramedic you will be required to become a paramedic within 2 years of the hire date.
Must possess a high school diploma or GED.
College degree from an accredited university is preferred.
Must possess a valid Maine driver’s license, with a clean record.
Must have a minimum of Basic Fire School Firefighter I and/or II certification is preferred.
Candidate must complete a physical agility examination, EMS test station, peer oral interview as well as an extensive background check.

Applications are available on the City website at: www.gardinermaine.com (under documents)
or at City Hall, Public Safety Office 6 Church Street, Gardiner, Maine 04345.

Applications will be accepted until the position is filled.
Applications along with a cover letter and resume are to be submitted to:
Tara Merrill
6 Church Street
Gardiner, ME 04345
E-mail: [email protected]
The City of Gardiner is an Equal Opportunity Employer

Plant Protection Officer
Career Opportunity

Sappi Somerset is among the largest paper mills in North America, producing over 970,000 metric tons of
graphics and board paper and 530,000 metric tons of pulp each year. The mill began as a greenfield pulp
mill in 1976, supplying fiber for Scott paper tissue mills.  The first of three state-of-the-art coated paper
machines was installed in 1982, with subsequent machines installed in 1986 and 1990.  Significant
reinvestments over the years have maintained Somerset’s edge on technology and also to branch out from
traditional graphic paper into SBS board grades with the rebuild of PM1 in 2018.  The mill can also
produce market pulp based on fiber balance and continues to push for world-class status in the realms of
safety, quality, and productivity.

Position (job title):  Plant Protection Officer 
Work Site:  Mill Somerset 

We are currently in the process of accepting applications for a Plant Protection Officer. As a member of
the site Security Team, responsibilities include monitoring employees and contractors entering and exiting
the facility, performing security rounds, and the issuing of safe work permits such as Confined Space
Entry and Hot Work.  Other responsibilities include responding to hazardous material, fire, and medical
emergencies, and treatment of minor injuries.

Required background, experience, and attributes:
1. High School diploma or equivalent
2. Certified Emergency Medical Technician
3. Willingness to work rotating shifts, nights, weekends, and overtime
4. Conflict resolution skills
5. Team Oriented
6. Good written and verbal communication skills
7. Basic computer usage skills
Desired:
1. Industrial safety experience or education
2. Firefighter I or II certification
3. Professional Military / Police / Public Safety experience.
4. Hazmat technician level certification & SCBA qualification
5. Confined Space Rescue
Sappi provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment
without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, or genetics. In addition to federal
law requirements, Sappi complies with applicable state and local laws governing nondiscrimination in
employment in every location in which the company has facilities. This policy applies to all terms and
conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall,
transfer, leaves of absence, compensation, and training.

Apply at: https://career2.successfactors.eu/sfcareer/jobreqcareer?jobId=42045&company=sappipapie

Regional Administrator

Atlantic Partners EMS is seeking two (2) qualified individuals to work as part-time (24-hours/week)
Regional Administrators. One of the Administrators will primarily serve the Southern Maine and Mid-
Coast Regions and the other will primarily serve the Northeast and Kennebec Valley Regions.

Position Description: The Regional Administrator will be the point resource person for the EMS agencies and
Hospitals in their designated Regions, to include:
1) Maintaining close communication with, and liaison to, member agencies.
2) Works with the Executive Director on the deliverables as outlined in the contract with Maine EMS.
3) Coordinates and facilitates Regional EMS meetings.
4) Ensures representation of the APEMS membership at related meetings and functions.
5) Provides technical assistance to individual members and agencies.
6) Primary administrative and QI support for the Regional Medical Directors.
This is a part-time, 24-hour per week, flexible schedule, hourly wage position, with the wage being determined
by the Executive Director and approved by the APEMS Board each year. The Administrators reports to the
Executive Director.

Minimum Qualifications:
1) High School Diploma or equivalent required.
2) Valid Driver’s license required
3) Current Maine EMS Licensure required; Paramedic License preferred.
4) Computer literacy and good interpersonal communication skills are required.
5) Experience with EMS QA/QI preferred

Application: Interested candidates should submit a cover letter along with a complete resume of experience and
education, and the names and contact information of three professional references to:

Atlantic Partners EMS
Regional Administrator Search Committee
71 Halifax St
Winslow, ME 04901

Or electronically to:  Cyndie Dugans, Executive Assistant, [email protected]

Applications can be submitted either electronically, by regular mail, or hand-delivered.
Applications will be accepted until 5:00 pm on Friday, April 22 nd.
Questions about the position can be directed to Sally Taylor, 877-0936, or [email protected]

BOOTHBAY REGION AMBULANCE SERVICE 

Seeking EMTs, AEMTs, and Paramedics 

FULL-TIME/PART-TIME 

Boothbay Region Ambulance Service, a municipal funded 501c3 service, is seeking EMTs, AEMTs, and Paramedics for full-time and part-time positions. We are an innovative, educated, and cutting-edge service with an active community paramedicine program that includes a large pool of public access HEARTSafe AEDs with response plans, telemedicine and telemetry, and a brand-new state-of-the-art station complete with a simulation lab. 

All of this is to serve our tourist destination community, which consists of about 7,000 people natively, but swells to more than 40,000 during peak season, and continues to attract thousands due to special events in the off-season. With a population this large, we must provide a robust team of professionals who are capable of working with patients of all ages and modalities and who can be trusted to provide transport to and from local islands, coordinate rescue with the USCG, and aid in the long-distance transfer of patients. 

We are looking for candidates of any age and experience level who are adaptable and forward-thinking, and who show strong leadership and teamwork skills with attention to detail and the ability to listen and take direction well. BRAS is constantly updating, and we need hard-working people who are willing to be trained to our standards and then maintain those standards by staying on top of their skill set and continuing to educate themselves on the newest techniques and practices. We are seeking the best of the best, and in return, we offer our staff competitive wages and paid clinical education, as well as chances to further their careers and education. 

COMPENSATION/BENEFITS

Health/Life Insurance 

Paramedic – $28-$30/hour 

AEMT – $24/hour 

EMT – $21/hour 

SUMMARY OF POSITION 

Provides basic and advanced emergency pre-hospital and inter-facility transfer care to patients when indicated by the patient’s injury or illness per State and local protocols. 

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES 

Initial assessment and ongoing evaluation of patients 

Record accurate and complete documentation 

Relays information to Emergency Department 

Helps maintain equipment and supplies on ambulances and within the service stock room 

Follows all Maine EMS and CDC guidelines 

QUALIFICATIONS 

Maine certified EMT, AEMT, or Paramedic 

High School diploma or equivalent 

18 years of age or older at time of hire 

Possess, or able to obtain by time of hire, a valid State Driver’s License or certification of Emergency Vehicle Operator’s Course No felony convictions or disqualifying criminal histories in the past seven years 

Must exercise consistent use of sound judgment required for patient care and for maintaining patient confidentiality.

Contact us at [email protected] to discuss or submit an application!

Come be a part of the change!!! Biddeford Fire Department is growing, adding more positions

and shifting to be the industry leader at training, staff development, and retention.

The City of Biddeford is looking for qualified, progressive, and motivated career-oriented individuals to work in an active, forward-thinking department that responds to an annual emergency call volume of over 5,000 runs. The department operates with the most state-of-the-art equipment and has a strong focus on EMS. We are currently increasing shift staffing and placing a high focus on training and development.

Eligible candidates must:

• Be at least 18 years of age
• Possess a valid driver’s license
• High school graduate or equivalent
• EMT basic certified with preference given to Advanced EMTs, Paramedics, and candidates with Firefighter I and II certifications
• Pass a background check, job performance assessment, fitness, and medical evaluations, and other testing

All candidates not having Firefighter I and II certification must be willing to obtain it. All candidates that have only a Basic EMT certification must be willing to obtain at least an Advanced EMT Certification.

Please send cover letter, resume, and certifications to [email protected]

Benefit Package Highlights

* Up to $6,000 available immediately for reimbursement of related education costs

* Up to 6-year lateral transfer for all positions; starting 6-year paramedic pay of $26.14 per hour with an annual salary of $57,089.76, and 144 hours of vacation time

* 25 years, no age, 2/3 Salary MainePers Defined Benefit Retirement Plan

* Health Insurance with an HRA to cover deductible costs

* Dental, Vision, and Disability insurances available

* 457 Deferred Compensation and Roth IRA Plans available

* Medical/Dependent Flexible Savings Account

* Retirement Health Savings Account with 100% City match

* Shift time off to attend EMS Licensures school and other selected training

* $600 uniform allowance after your 1st year of employment

* 24-hour shift schedule, Overtime opportunities, No residency requirement

Northeast Mobile Health was founded in 1999 and is Maine’s largest EMS service with bases in Biddeford, Scarborough, Brunswick, Rockport, and Jackman, responding to more than 18,000 calls per year. We are looking for Paramedics to work in our innovative Critical Access Integrated Paramedic Program in Jackman, Maine. This is a complex program that will challenge you professionally. As a Critical Access Integrated Paramedic, you will work as a Rural Health Technician in the Jackman clinic, provide ALS backup to the Jackman/Moose River Valley area, participate in an innovative Community Paramedicine program, and provide after-hours care through the use of telemedicine.

Paramedic starting pay is $28 per hour.

To qualify, you must:

• Be a licensed Paramedic in Maine with a minimum of two years experience.
• Successfully complete the Advanced Paramedic Program through Eastern Maine Community College. The class will begin after you are hired and you will be paid while attending class/clinical.
• Commit to regular, paid Hospital clinical rotations to remain proficient with your skills.
• Be able to work collaboratively with a diverse group of healthcare professionals.
• Successfully complete pre-employment interview, screening, and background checks

If you have any questions or would like to discuss the opportunity further, please contact Rick Petrie, [email protected], 207-754-9109

To apply, go to: www.nemhs.com/employment

Essential duties include performing a variety of technical tasks while responding to emergency medical calls, inter-facility transfers and community paramedicine.  Ideal applicants would have the following: A valid Maine Driver’s License a current Maine EMS license at the EMT, AEMT or Paramedic level. A valid CPR certification. AVOC required within six months of hire.

For questions or inquiries please contact Deputy Director Derek Booker at 207-832-2160 or by email at [email protected]   Applications are available at www.waldoboromaine.org  and can be delivered in person or mailed to Waldoboro EMS P.O. Box J, Waldoboro Maine, 04572. Please include a resume upon application.