Paramedic - Part-time

Salary: $24.37 Hourly Location : EMS Station - Middleton, WI Job Type: Non-Regular, Part-Time Permanent Job Number: 202500031 Department: Emergency Medical Services (EMS) Opening Date: 03/19/2025 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 Regular Full-Time Permanent position. Full-time employees are eligible and required to participate in the Wisconsin Retirement System (WRS). Other benefits available are dependent on the status to which applicants are hired. See the Benefit portion of the job posting for details. FLSA: Non-Exempt Pay Basis: Hourly 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 and run a Multiple Casualty Incident (MCI) and to fill the positions of medical group supervisor, triage, treatment or transport officer at an MCI including requesting and managing any additional resources that may be needed. 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 Iron Man; and any other local contracted event Attend and participate in public relations events. Conduct public information and education programs. Qualifications and Competencies 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 assure passenger and vehicle safety. Working Conditions and Physical Demands 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. 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 Group Health Cooperative (GHC). 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 Do you currently have, or are you eligible to obtain, one or both of the following Paramedic License? Please attach a copy of all current paramedic licenses held. Wisconsin Paramedic License National Registry of Emergency Medical Technicians I have applied for a Wisconsin Paramedic license but have not received it yet 02 Do you currently have, or will you obtain, the following completion cards with American Heart Association prior to starting employment? If you already have, please attach a copy of all current certifications held. Pediatric Advanced Life support Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support Basic Life Support for Healthcare Providers 03 Which of the following courses in the required FEMA Incident Command System course curriculum have you completed? Please attach a copy of all ICS course certifications held. ICS-100 ICS-200 ICS-300 ICS-400 ICS-700 ICS-800 04 Have you completed a formal course curriculum in Emergency Vehicle Operation (EVOC) or Coaching the Emergency Operator Course (CEVO)? Please attach a copy of all certifications held. Yes No 05 What was the total number of classroom, clinical, and field internship hours that you completed as part of your initial paramedic training program? 06 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? Yes No 07 Do you have the ability to lift 50 to 100 pounds frequently and 150 pounds occasionally? Yes No 08 Can you, after employment, submit proof of your legal right to work in the United States? Yes No 09 Do you have the ability to speak another language, other than English? If so, please list the language(s) and your level of proficiency below. 10 LTE Paramedics typically work 12 or 24 hour shifts to fill in for schedule openings that are created when full-time paramedics are off due to vacation, compensatory time, or sick leave. Many of these open shifts become available on short notice, while others may be known months in advance. Please answer the below questions:1. How many hours would you likely be available to work at Middleton EMS in a typical week?2. Are you willing to work a variety of daytime, overnight, and weekend shifts? 3. Can you report to work within 90 minutes if needed? 11 Do you currently have a valid State of Wisconsin drivers license or are you able to obtain one within three months of employment? Please attach a copy of all current drivers licenses held. Yes No I have a current driver's license from another state and I am currently in the process of obtaining a Wisconsin Driver's license 12 If you are you a disabled veteran with a 30% or greater disability rating do you wish to apply for consideration as an applicant under the City of Middleton Veterans' Preference policy?If you qualify and wish to apply under this program you must submit your DD 214/215 and your VA Rating Letter at the end of this application process.(See the Veterans' Preference Policy information and guidelines on the City of Middleton Career Pages Site) Yes, I am a disabled Veteran and wish to apply for the Veterans' Preference Program No, I am not eligible, or do not wish to apply for Veterans' Preference 13 Please submit a brief narrative essay addressing the following: Describe your ability to independently perform required duties and tasks with minimal or no direct or on-site supervision. Include examples, where applicable, of how you have successfully worked autonomously in a professional setting. Discuss any notable life experiences, professional or personal, that have contributed to your ability to perform effectively as a City of Middleton EMS Paramedic. Identify any special knowledge, skills, or abilities you possess that have not been addressed elsewhere in the application and explain how they would support your success in this role Finally, provide a brief statement explaining your interest in working for the City of Middleton EMS and what draws you to this organization Required Question