Paramedic - LTE

The City of Sun Prairie EMS Department is seeking Paramedics to fill current LTE and future Full-Time vacancies.  This position provides direct staff support for EMS calls. Ensures the ambulances and equipment are clean inside and out and in optimum operating condition. Maintains supplies through an inventory-based system for use on the ambulance and at EMS facilities.

This posting has been modified to be open until filled.

For first review of applications, candidates must have Paramedic license by February 3, 2025.
 
For further detail on the EMS Department click here.

Recruitment Timeline Important Dates: First review
Tuesday, November 12, 2024	Posting Active
Sunday, December 8, 2024, at 11:59 PM	First Review Application Due Date
Tuesday, December 17, 2024	Panel interview, written and practical evaluations
December 19 - 23, 2024	Background, reference, certification checks
Monday, December 30, 2024	Offers of employment to candidates
Week of January 13, 2025	Pre-employment Physical Exam
Monday, February 17, 2025	Tentative start date

• Responds quickly and safely to the scene of an accident or illness.
• Perform thorough patient assessments, determine nature and extent of illness or injuries, and establish priorities for emergency care.
• Render appropriate basic emergency care, such as opening and maintaining an airway, providing positive pressure ventilations, performing cardiopulmonary resuscitation and defibrillation, controlling bleeding, treating for shock, immobilizing fractures and dislocations, assisting with childbirth, managing mentally disturbed patients, and initiating care for poisoning and burn victims.
• Provides advanced life support:  establishes intravenous or intraosseous access and infusing IV fluids; administering IV, oral, sublingual, endotracheal, rectal, parenteral, or nebulized medications; placement of endotracheal airways; performance of synchronized cardioversion; external transcutaneous pacing; 12 led ECG analysis;; needle decompression of tension pneumothorax; emergency cricothyrotomy; continuous positive airway pressure (CPAP); and end-tidal CO2 monitoring.
• Paramedics are often in charge of multi-casualty incidents and are therefore responsible for requesting any additional resources that may be needed.
• Performs daily ambulance checks to assure supplies, vehicles, and equipment are stocked and operating properly.
• Wash and clean exterior and interior of ambulances.
• General station cleanup including vacuuming carpeted areas, mopping all hard floor areas, and cleaning bathrooms.
  • Empty all trash containers and take out recycling materials.
  •  Wash/fold station laundry.
  • Perform other routine station and ambulance maintenance tasks.

Other Job Duties:

• Assist the EMS Chief in special projects that will enhance the operation of the department.
• Assist in providing CPR, Advanced Skills, and other training to members as requested by the EMS Chief.  Qualified paramedics will perform as preceptors, actively teaching and working with students during their duty shift.
  • Attend EMS training sessions as scheduled.
  • Participate in public relations and educational programs as needed.
  • Serve on department committees as requested.

• Must possess a current WI Paramedic license.
• Must have current certifications on Basic Life Support for Health Care Providers (CPR); Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS); and Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS) or another equivalent.
• Valid State of Wisconsin Drivers License
• Completion of a formal course in Emergency Vehicle Operation (EVOC) or equivalent.
  • Preferred:  college degree in Paramedicine, Emergency Medical Services, or a closely related field
  • Preferred:  Current National Registry of EMT's certification at the paramedic level.
  • Preferred:  Current certification in Neonatal Advanced Life Support (NALS); Prehospital Trauma Life Support (PHTLS) or Advanced Trauma Life Support (ATLS); and instructor certification in Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) or others listed above.
• Working knowledge of MS word and Windows with ability to use specialized EMS computer applications
• Skilled at developing effective working relationships with all departments and employees
• Ability to use good judgment and to operate equipment and emergency vehicles in high stress and adverse conditions.
• Must be proficient in oral and written communication, including documentation of patient assessment and care.
• Ability to organize and prioritize work on a daily basis
• Ability to interview patients and bystanders, and to document all relevant information according to departmental policy
• Ability to meet Dane County's driver's insurability requirements.

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Pre-employment Testing:

• Written and practical evaluations 
• Caregiver background check
• Non-DOT drug screen
• Physical
• Lift 100 lbs. floor to waist

The above is intended to describe the general content of the requirements for the performance of this job.  It is not to be construed as an exhaustive statement of duties, responsibilities, or requirements.

Salary : $24