Emergency Medical Technician (EMT) Hourly

Milwaukee County•Milwaukee, WI

15d•Onsite

About The Position

Milwaukee County is searching for authentic people who are out to change the game and bring their whole selves to work every day. Milwaukee County oversees operations from our Airport, Behavioral Health, Child Support, Combined Court Operations, Sheriff's Department, Community Reintegration Center, Human Services, Parks, Public Safety, Public Works, Fleet Operations, Transportation, and at the Zoo. Our departments are also dedicated to our Seniors and those with Disabilities in Aging and Disability Services, and Veterans in Veterans Services. Our employees also remain committed to serving the cultural, human, recreational, and social needs of the entire community. Milwaukee County offers a wide variety of interesting jobs for people who want to make a difference in our community. Milwaukee County provides a competitive benefit package and is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We are searching for Changemakers to come and join our team and discover our diverse and versatile community of independent spirits and unique talents, we are redefining the way you think about Milwaukee County! Emergency Medical Technician – EMT Part-Time Hourly 1st or 2nd Shift Schedules Hourly Rate: $16.87 - $25.31 Open Until Filled Exciting, high demand job that provides opportunities to provide excellent EMS services to the citizens of Milwaukee County. Fiserv Forum is our largest venue and provides lots of opportunities to provide services to concerts, Bucks games, and other gatherings. We also provide services at the Milwaukee County Zoo, and Admirals games as our primary venue locations. We have also created a CORE Team - Community Oriented Regional EMS - which focuses on the needs of the community and responds accordingly.

Requirements

Valid driver's license, which must be maintained throughout employment
High School Diploma or GED equivalent is required
Intermediate knowledge of all related computer and software applications, such as word processing and spreadsheets.
Current State of Wisconsin EMT
CPR certification
ICS 100, 200, 700 and 800 certifications or within 6 months of start date
Able to lift/carry/push/pull up to 100 pounds on a regular basis
Ability to make informed/independent decisions quickly
Thorough understanding of incident command structure and functions
Applicants will need to pass a background check and drug screen

Nice To Haves

At least one year of experience working with EMS agency.
NREMT EMT

Responsibilities

Operate within the Wisconsin State EMS Scope of Practice as approved within the Treatment Guidelines of Milwaukee County Office of Emergency Management -Emergency Medical Service (OEM-EMS).
Respond promptly to requests for service, assess and provide appropriate treatment, and complete documentation of the patient encounter.
Immediately respond to requests for service when notified of an event requiring medical assessment and treatment.
Thoroughly document the entire patient encounter consistent with expectations of Milwaukee County OEM-EMS. Accurate documentation is essential to record events, provide information for CQIP, and to provide information on risk assessments to the venues we serve.
Complete annual LMS training as required by the county and the Office of EMS. Complete in-house training or specialized training sessions as mandated by the EMS Division.
Work with EMS Supervisor to assess risks of events and prepare equipment accordingly.
Follow direction of EMS Supervisor for staffing positions to provide optimal coverage for the event.
Complete inventory lists and ensure equipment is functioning/stocked appropriately.
Support EMS leadership in projects to further the vision and mission of the division.
Support Milwaukee County missions with a focus on health equity.
Perform all other duties as assigned.