Emergency Medical Technician (EMT)

Rusk, County of•Rusk County Government Center, WI

About The Position

The Emergency Medical Technician (EMT-Basic or higher) works within the State of Wisconsin Scope of Practice and the County Ambulance Service Administrative and Operational Manual. The position is part-time and on-call, with high physical demands; pretesting will be conducted. Pay is $3.25 per hour while on call and $19.32 per hour when working on a call, with additional pay for weekends and holidays. Ongoing training is paid. The posting remains open until positions are filled with qualified applicants. Individuals without a current EMT license who are interested in becoming an EMT may contact the Ambulance Director to discuss the process. The EMT provides emergency care and, when needed, transportation to patients using equipment provided by the Ambulance Service. The role requires working closely with other healthcare providers and maintaining effective relationships with patients, the public, peers, and supervisors. The employee may direct trained and untrained responders and must protect themselves, patients, other responders, and bystanders during emergencies. Duties may vary with the circumstances and may require adapting procedures and policies to the scenario. Other duties may be assigned by the supervisor.

Requirements

High school diploma or equivalent.
Current Wisconsin State EMT-B certification or higher.
Valid Wisconsin Class D driver's license, which must be maintained.
Motor vehicle record must meet Employee Handbook requirements and the insurance provider's insurability requirements.
American Heart Basic Life Support CPR certification or equivalent.
Clinical experience in a hospital emergency department and an ambulance setting.
Must be able to perform the essential physical functions of the job, including sustained effort, standing, sitting, stooping, squatting, kneeling, lifting, pushing, pulling, walking, and climbing.
Must be able to lift without assistance or have mutual aid available to assist with lifts.
Must be able to lift and carry medical equipment and ill or injured patients, push and pull a stretcher, and climb stairs or terrain to access and remove patients.

Nice To Haves

Two years of related EMS work experience is a plus.
A good driving record is preferred.

Responsibilities

Work within the State of Wisconsin EMT Scope of Practice and the County Ambulance Service Administrative and Operational Manual.
Provide emergency care and patient transportation as needed, using equipment provided by the Ambulance Service.
Direct the activities of trained and untrained responders.
Protect themselves, patients, other responders, and bystanders during emergencies.
Work closely with other healthcare providers and foster mutual respect between departments.
Maintain effective working relationships and communicate with patients, the public, peers, and supervisory personnel using tact, diplomacy, and sound judgment.
Adapt duties and procedures to changing emergency scenarios.
Perform other duties as assigned by the supervisor.