Emergency Medical Responder (EMR) - First Responder

Rusk, County of•Rusk County Government Center, WI

19h

About The Position

The Emergency Medical Responder (EMR - First Responder) is a part-time, hourly position responding to ambulance calls. The employee works within the State of Wisconsin Scope of Practice for the EMR or higher and follows the County Ambulance Service Administrative and Operational Manual. Pay is $16.26 per hour while working on a call and $3.25 per hour while on call, with additional pay for weekends and holidays. Ongoing training is paid. The posting remains open until qualified applicants fill the positions. Applicants without a current EMR license who are interested in becoming an EMR may contact the Ambulance Director to discuss how to become certified. The role provides patient care, maintains safety while traveling and at scenes, delivers customer service, and protects patient privacy in accordance with applicable laws and regulations. The position requires the ability to work independently under limited supervision, make decisions in patient-care situations, and perform EMR skills within the established scope of practice and organizational policies. The position involves sustained physical effort, including standing, sitting, stooping, squatting, kneeling, lifting, walking, pushing, pulling, and climbing. Duties include carrying medical equipment, lifting and carrying ill or injured patients, pushing and pulling a stretcher, and accessing and removing patients from locations that may involve stairs or terrain. The employee must be able to provide care using the equipment supplied by the Ambulance Service. Physical demands are high, and pretesting will be conducted.

Requirements

High school diploma or equivalent.
Current Wisconsin State EMR certification or higher.
Valid state driver's license at least equivalent to a Wisconsin Class D license, maintained throughout employment.
Motor vehicle record must meet Employee Handbook requirements and the auto insurance provider's insurability requirements.
American Heart Basic Life Support CPR certification or equivalent.
Working knowledge of EMR skills within the State of Wisconsin Scope of Practice.
Ability to maintain effective working relationships with patients, the public, peers, and supervisory personnel.
Excellent written and oral communication skills.
Ability to work independently with little direct supervision and use time-management skills.
Competency with Microsoft products, WARDS, and other Windows- and web-based applications.
Ability to work well under pressure and provide excellent customer service.
Ability to perform all skills listed in the EMR Scope of Practice.
Ability to perform the physical demands of the role, including lifting without assistance or having mutual aid available to assist with lifts.
Ability to make decisions and solve problems in patient-care situations, work under pressure, and perform independently within established policies and procedures.

Nice To Haves

Two years of related EMS work experience.
Minimum clinical experience in a hospital emergency department or ambulance setting.
A probationary period until staff are comfortable with the employee's skills.

Responsibilities

Provide patient care.
Maintain safety while en route and at emergency scenes.
Provide customer service.
Protect patient privacy and follow applicable HIPAA laws and regulations.
Perform other duties as assigned by the Director of the Ambulance Service.
Carry medical equipment as necessary to deliver emergency care.
Lift and carry ill or injured patients and push or pull stretchers.
Climb stairs or terrain to access patients and remove them from their location.
Complete tasks according to the Medical Guidelines, Employee Handbook (A&O), and Rusk County and Ambulance Service policies and procedures.
Complete assigned work tasks, reports, and cleanliness responsibilities in a timely manner.