Emergency Medical Technician - Basic or Advanced

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Job Title:

Emergency Medical Technician - Basic or Advanced

Cost Center:

301081091 System EMS

Scheduled Weekly Hours:

4

Employee Type:

Casual

Work Shift:

Casual; variable shifts (United States of America)

Job Description:

Advanced EMT - JOB SUMMARY

The Advanced Emergency Medical Technician (AEMT) provides pre-hospital 911 emergency care and transport of sick and injured patients by ambulance as needed. Under the supervision of the Emergency Room RN, assists in the Emergency Department and other patient care areas as needed. Participates in the Nursing Service Quality Improvement program for problem identification and problem solving.

JOB QUALIFICATIONS

 

EDUCATION

For positions requiring education beyond a high school diploma or equivalent, educational qualifications must be from an institution whose accreditation is recognized by the Council for Higher Education and Accreditation.

Minimum Required: High School diploma or equivalent. Graduate of an Emergency Medical Technician (AEMT) training program.  A Physician, Physician Assistant or Registered Nurse may be considered if candidate holds a license supported by Department of Health Services Physician, Physician Assistant, and Registered Nurse Equivalency Application. 

 

Preferred/Optional: None

 

EXPERIENCE 

Minimum Required: Demonstrated proficiency with administering complex treatment, maintaining composure under pressure, and communicating to individuals in stressful situations. Proficient with reading, writing and speaking English.

 

Preferred/Optional: Proficient with reading, writing and speaking in alternate languages.

 

CERTIFICATIONS/LICENSES 

The following licensure(s), certification(s), registration(s), etc., are required for this position.  Licenses with restrictions are subject to review to determine if restrictions are substantially related to the position.

Minimum Required:

·         Current licensure by the State of Wisconsin as an AEMT Or license supported by Department of Health Services Physician, Physician Assistant, and Registered Nurse Equivalency Application. 

·         Basic Life Support (BLS) certification awarded by the American Heart Association (AHA) within three months of hire.

·         Possession of a valid motor vehicle operator's license as verified through appropriate licensing agency. Must meet the driving requirements and criteria acceptable to MCHS's insurer.

·         Emergency Vehicle Operations Certification (EVOC), Certified Emergency Vehicle Operator (CEVO), or Emergency Vehicle Driver Training (EVDT) within two years of hire.

 

Preferred/Optional:

·         Current licensure by National Registry as AEMT at the time of hire.

·         Emergency Vehicle Operations Certification (EVOC), Certified Emergency Vehicle Operator (CEVO), or Emergency Vehicle Driver Training (EVDT) at the time of hire.

EMT JOB SUMMARY

The Emergency Medical Technician (EMT) assumes responsibility for individual professional actions and judgments, during both independent and dependent emergency functions. The EMT functions independently while applying the usual skills of the certified EMT in an ambulance setting. Advanced EMT skills in the ambulance setting are under the direction of a physician. 

JOB QUALIFICATIONS

 

EDUCATION

For positions requiring education beyond a high school diploma or equivalent, educational qualifications must be fro