Paid On Call - Emergency Medical Technician

Essential Duties & Responsibilities

Maintain prompt, predictable, and regular physical attendance.

Maintain the ability to lawfully operate designated motor vehicles and equipment at all times that duties are performed.

Provide truthful, accurate written and verbal communications.

Perform emergency medical activities including administering emergency medical care and providing other assistance as required.

Maintain relevant certifications as a condition of employment.

Operate emergency vehicles during all weather and all seasons in a safe and reliable manner.

Attend trainings and classes in emergency medical and related subjects as assigned.

Write reports and complete all related paperwork relative to tasks assigned.

Participate in some department sponsored community events, programs, etc.

Respond to emergency medical calls which include medical and trauma.

Respond to complaints; communicate resolution process to immediate supervisor and refer matters requiring administrative attention to the department head or designated representative.

Abide and assist in the implementation of safety rules and procedures.

Absorb and perform weekend and week night on-call duty.

Adhere to all City of Antigo policies and Fire Department Standard Operating Guidelines (SOG).

Qualifications

• Education and Experience: Graduation from high school or GED equivalent
• Current Wisconsin EMS Licensure
• Current CPR and Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) (if required)
• Successfully complete Emergency Vehicle Operators Course (EVOC) within 6 months of hire

Mandatory Special Requirements

• Must be 18 years or older at the time of employment
• Must possess, or be able to obtain by the time of hire, and maintain a valid State of Wisconsin driver's license
• Must reside, live and maintain residency within a fifteen (15) mile radius of the City limits
• Must have a clear criminal and caregiver background check

Job Knowledge, Skills And Abilities

• Necessary Knowledge, Skills and Abilities: Working knowledge of driver safety
• Working knowledge of emergency medical care
• Ability to learn the operation of emergency equipment
• Ability to learn to apply standard emergency medical care
• Ability to perform strenuous or peak physical effort during an emergency situation, training or station maintenance activities for prolonged periods of time under condition of extreme heights, intense heat or cold, or smoke
• Ability to act effectively in emergency and stressful situations
• Ability to follow verbal and written instructions
• Ability to communicate effectively orally and in writing
• Ability to establish effective working relationships with employees, other agencies, and the general public
• Must have a working knowledge or ability and willingness to obtain a working knowledge of the following: Windows operating systems and programs with an emphasis on Microsoft office; and Ability to navigate web applications, and have an understanding of other emergent technologies and peripherals

Benefits

The only benefits available with this position are those required by law.