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addressAddressMiddleton, WI
type Form of workFull-Time
CategoryEducation/Training

Job description

Salary: $23.66 Hourly
Location : EMS Station - Middleton, WI
Job Type: Non-Regular, Part-Time Permanent
Job Number: 202400002
Department: Emergency Medical Services (EMS)
Opening Date: 12/13/2023
Closing Date: Continuous
FLSA: Non-Exempt
Bargaining Unit: EMS
General Description
Paramedics perform highly responsible work involving responding to 911 emergency calls for help. Efficient and immediate basic and advanced life support measures and safe transport to appropriate medical facilities are provided to the critically ill and injured under protocols established by the State of Wisconsin Department of Health Services and local medical direction. Paramedics must also be prepared for and able to respond in a calm and professional manner to any type of emergency including, but not limited to intercepts, mutual aid or closest ALS requests, structure fires, hazardous materials and mass casualty incidents or MABAS alarms, weapons of mass destruction events, active assailant and law enforcement standby.
Paramedics must have a pleasant personality enabling them to quickly establish a rapport with patients. Paramedics must also exhibit good judgment under stress, be clean and neat in appearance, possess good moral character and personal accountability, and maintain a high level of emotional stability with psychological adaptability.
Critical thinking and communication are essential skills for Paramedics to provide appropriate patient care in rapidly evolving scenes and conditions. Paramedics are flexible in their ability to work independently, as a team member, or as a leader. To effectively and safely perform the duties of this profession Paramedics must be in good physical health and display motor coordination and strength sufficient to provide emergency care in and lift and remove patients from challenging environments.
Other duties while not responding to emergency calls include inspection, cleaning and maintenance of the ambulance, supplies, and equipment; continuing education and refresher training; station housekeeping and various tasks as assigned by the EMS Chief.
Administrative Details:
This position is a Non-Regular Permanent Part-time position. Part-time positions are not eligible for participation in the Wisconsin Retirement System. Other benefits available are dependent on the status to which applicants are hired. Part time
Documentation Submission:
Please note that this application requires the submission of many supporting documents demonstrating certifications, training, and also a written essay. Failure to submit the required documentation will disqualify your application from consideration.
Additional Pay Rate Information:
The starting rate for all Paramedics is $23.66/hr for 2024
Full-time paramedic rates advance per the pay schedule in any future applicable Collective Bargaining Agreement.
This position is:
  • FLSA: Non-Exempt
  • Pay Basis: Hourly
  • Schedule: 48 hours per week with mandatory overtime required.
  • Compensation per collective bargaining agreement.
  • Represented.
  • Non-Supervisory.

Job Functions
Essential Duties
  • Respond to predetermined types of emergencies requiring paramedic services, including intercepts, structure fires and hazardous materials (HazMat) incidents, mass casualty incidents (MCI), weapons of mass destruction (WMD) events, active assailant and law enforcement standby.
  • Establish Incident Command and run a Multiple Casualty Incident (MCI), including requesting and managing any additional resources that may be needed. Fill or assign the required ICS positions of EMS Branch Director, Triage Group Supervisor, Transportation Group Supervisor, or Treatment Group Supervisor.
  • Perform thorough patient assessments, determine the nature and extent of illness or injuries, and establish priorities for emergency care.
  • Determine and provide, within the context of patient care guidelines and physician oversight, the most appropriate treatment for patients out of the hospital, including appropriate mode of patient transport and destination.
  • Render appropriate basic emergency care as indicated and advanced life support according to established medical protocols including advanced level skills.
  • Assist in extricating patients who are entrapped in vehicles or other confined environments.
  • Secure patients and move them to the ambulance, transport patients in an emergency vehicle to an appropriate medical facility, and transfer care of the patient to emergency department staff.
  • Safely perform all aspects of patient care, handling, and transportation utilizing all equipment and devices maintained by Middleton EMS.
  • Perform basic ambulance inventory and operational maintenance tasks, daily station duties, and other related job duties as assigned by the EMS Chief. Examples include: inspection, stocking, washing, cleaning, and fueling of the ambulance; staff development and training; EMS supply and equipment inventory/acquisition; computer data entry/reporting; infection control; strategic planning; continuous quality improvement; etc.
Marginal Duties
  • Provide standby emergency care at local events including, but not limited to, local school sporting events; 5 and 10K runs; marathons and IronMan; and any other local contracted event
  • Attend and participate in public relations events.
  • Conduct public information and education programs.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities
Knowledge
  • Comprehensive knowledge of applied medicine in both basic and advanced life support as defined by the State of Wisconsin Department of Health Services Paramedic Scope of Practice and department medical direction.
  • Familiar with radio usage and local radio protocol, cell phone and equipment operation.
  • Familiar with the principles and practices of the National Incident Management System (NIMS).
  • Familiar with basic computer functions and ImageTrend Elite or similar patient care report software platform.
Skills
  • Proficiency in oral, electronic, and written communication, including spelling and grammar.
  • Excellent organizational and multi-tasking skills.
  • Team building and conflict resolution.
  • Work harmoniously with other public safety and health care professionals.
Abilities
  • Ability to adapt to and execute continuously evolving medical protocols.
  • Ability to function as either a Crew Chief or a Driver on an ambulance crew.
  • Ability to respond quickly and safely to the scene of an accident or illness.
  • Ability to exercise high levels of judgment and critical thinking to select and implement treatment modes and address multiple, complex issues under extremely stressful conditions involving human physical and emotional trauma.
  • Ability to calmly communicate professionally and effectively with patients and family members who are under duress regarding medical condition, other crew members, fire department personnel, law enforcement personnel, related health care professionals, and the general public.
  • Ability to provide input and oversight to Basic Life Support (BLS) crews regarding treatment and transportation options as needed.
  • Ability to accurately recall information and events associated with emergency services.
  • Ability to document a detailed and accurate patient care report.
  • Ability to exercise judgment in traffic to ensure passenger and vehicle safety.

Education, Training and Experience
Education
  • Must possess a high school diploma or equivalent.
  • Completion of paramedic training by an accredited school or training facility.
Training
  • Must possess a current Wisconsin Paramedic license or be eligible for licensure by meeting the reciprocity and licensing requirements set forth by the Wisconsin Department of Health Services, Division of Public Health, Wisconsin EMS Unit, EMS Licensing and Certification.
  • Must have current American Heart Association BLS for Health Care Providers course completion card.
  • Must have current American Heart Association Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) course completion card.
  • Must have current American Heart Association Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS) course completion card.
  • Must have a valid Wisconsin driver's license, or be eligible to obtain a Wisconsin driver's license, with a driving record that meets the conditions of insurability prescribed by Dane County Division of Emergency Medical Services.
  • Must have completed a formal course curriculum in Emergency Vehicle Operation (EVOC) or Coaching the Emergency Operator Course (CEVO).
  • Must have current Weapons of Mass Destruction course completion certificate
Experience
  • Must be at least 21 years of age.
  • Preferred minimum of two (2) years relevant experience working as a field paramedic in a pre-hospital 911 system response setting or equivalent experience working as a paramedic in an emergency department setting.

Documentation Submission:
Please note that this application requires the submission of supporting documents. Failure to submit the required documentation will disqualify your application from consideration.
Consent to conduct a Background Check if selected as a Finalist: Please download the Authorization for Release of Information form linked below. You must complete this form and upload it with your submitted application This form authorizes the City of Middleton to perform a local Background Screen. This screening will only be conducted for those that are selected as finalists for this position.
Click here to Download:Authorization for Release of Information
City of Middleton Veterans' Preference Program
(Applicable to Regular Full and Part Time Positions Only)
The City of Middleton honors and recognizes the sacrifice and dedication made by veterans of the United States Armed Services, and the unique skills, experiences, and abilities they bring to the workplace. The City's Veterans' Preference Program is designed and implemented to encourage and enable the recruitment, review and potential hire of qualified veterans. This program does not guarantee the selection of any veteran or eliminate the need for such veterans to otherwise meet all basic qualifications for the position(s) for which they apply.
Please see the on the Job Opportunities page menu for the details and requirements of the program.
The City of Middleton is an Equal Opportunity Employer
seeking a diverse and talented workforce.
City of Middleton Benefits - Paramedic Full-time Employees
The benefits listed on this page are only available to City of Middleton Paramedics who are considered full-time.
Wisconsin Retirement System
  • Participation in the Wisconsin Retirement System public employee pension program.
  • Provides a contributory defined benefit retirement benefit (pension) to employees who meet the retirement eligibility requirements.
Health Insurance
  • Health Insurance available through SSM/Dean. Individual or Family plans with either a Health Management Organization (HMO) or Point of Service (POS) option are available.
  • Cash in lieu of Health Insurance of $2000/yr available to those who qualify.
Dental Insurance
  • Dental Insurance available through Delta Dental. Individual or Family plans are available.
  • Insurance provided at no cost to the employee for both plans.
Vision Insurance
  • Vision Insurance available through Delta Vision.
  • Insurance is 100% employee paid.

Employee Assistance Program
  • Employee assistance Program to assist in the prevention, early identification, and resolution of personal issues.
  • Employees may consult with the EAP at no cost.
Flexible Spending Account
  • Accounts for health reimbursement and dependent care reimbursement.
  • All FSA funds are deposited pre-tax and used tax free
Income Continuation Insurance
  • Combined short- and long-term disability insurance provided at no cost.
Deferred Compensation
  • Qualified retirement 457(b) investment account.
  • Employees may contribute to traditional tax deferred or Roth post tax investments for their retirement through this program.
Life Insurance
  • Group Term life insurance provided at 1x employee's annual salary provided at no cost.
  • Additional units of life insurance, and spouse insurance also available for purchase by employees.
Time Off
  • Per collective bargaining agreement
AFLAC Income Protection
  • Optional, employee paid income protection insurance available

01
Are you at least 21 years old?
  • Yes
  • No

02
Are you willing to work a variety of daytime, overnight, and weekend shifts?
  • Yes
  • No

03
Are you a United States citizen or will you be by employment start date?
  • Yes
  • No

04
Do you have a current State of Wisconsin driver's license, or are you able to obtain one by employment start date?
  • Yes
  • No

05
Do you have the ability to stand, walk, push, pull, lift, grasp, bend and kneel for a sustained period of time without sitting or resting, with or without accomodation?
  • Yes
  • No

06
Do you have the ability to lift 50 to 100 pounds frequently and 150 pounds occasionally?
  • Yes
  • No

07
If you are not ultimately selected for hiring for a full-time regular position, and opportunities for filling part-time positions may also be available. Please indicate below what type of positions you are interested in applying being considered for.
  • Full-Time Only
  • Either Full-time or Part Time

08
Indicate which of the certifications listed below that you possess, are pending issuance, or a...
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