Single Role Paramedic LTE

Duties and Responsibilities

• Performs complex diagnostic and medical procedures including, but not limited to, intravenous fluid administration, endotracheal intubation, recognition of cardiac arrhythmias, and administration of various medications.
• Drives and operates ambulance as assigned. Accurately completes written and verbal reports on patient care to hospital emergency departments.
• Participates in drills and training evolutions as directed.
• Cleans and performs general maintenance of the fire station.
• Responds to scenes of accidents or acute illness for which emergency medical care has been requested.
• Transfers, lifts and moves patients while employing appropriate safety and lifting techniques.
• Responds to hazardous materials incidents at an awareness level and responds to other calls for assistance as requested by the public.
• Participates in public education programs in schools, civic groups and other locations as requested.
• Conducts departmental training sessions on topics related to the employee’s job functions.
• Utilizes city computer system for patient care documentation, record keeping, and other job related functions.
• Participates in daily physical training.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or equivalent
• Current State of Wisconsin Paramedic certification
• Current ACLS certification
• Current PALS certification
• Current BLS CPR certification
• ICS 100 / ICS 200 / ICS 700 / NIMS 800
• Able to pass department human performance evaluation based on job description
• Special Requirements: 19 years or older, Valid and insurable driver’s license, Must be a U.S. citizen, Must be able to read, write and speak the English language, Must be of good moral character.