Laborer (Non-CDL)

Milwaukee County is seeking a dependable, responsible individual who possesses knowledge of the culture of the fire department; knowledge of the principles, theories and techniques of emergency medical services; skill in providing emergency care; oral and written communication skills; skill in performing duties in stressful situations; ability to maintain professional demeanor in emergency situations; ability to carry essential ambulance equipment; ability to enter and exit the ambulance, public or private residence and any scene of a medical emergency; ability to work effectively and harmoniously with students, staff, patients and others.

For Paramedic Positions Only: Ability to lift and carry at least 50 pounds up and/or down two (2) flights of stairs.

Examples of Duties / Knowledge & Skills

The ideal candidate must be able under the direction and supervision of the Medical Director of the Milwaukee County EMS (Paramedic) System or designee, to provide advanced life support services to the general public at approved events. Under the supervision of the Educational Coordinator, to assist in the initial and State-mandated continuing education of Emergency Medical Technicians-Paramedic; to respond to the site of the medical emergency when dispatched; to perform appropriate patient assessment as detailed in the Standards of Care Manual of the Milwaukee County EMS (Paramedic) System; to provide appropriate emergency medical care; to document patient care events; to prepare equipment and supplies for use on the next response; to supervise trainees enrolled in the Milwaukee County Paramedic Training Center in clinical experience areas; to evaluate the progress of students assigned to his/her supervision; to assist in the evaluation process of trainees enrolled in the Milwaukee County Paramedic Training Center; and to perform such other duties as may be assigned.

Minimum Qualifications Minimum qualifications & Requirements

Education: Graduation from high school or GED equivalent. Successful completion of a state certified Emergency Medical Technician-Paramedic Program or its equivalent (determined by the Department of Health and Family Services, Emergency Medical Services Section of the State of Wisconsin); possession of State of Wisconsin Emergency Medical Technician-Paramedic Licensure.

Experience: One year in prehospital or emergency medical care or its equivalent. Teaching experience in medically related education desirable.

Supplemental information

THE EXAMINATION is open to qualified residents of Milwaukee County.

APPLICATION AND EXPERIENCE PAPERS may be obtained at the office of the Division of Human Resources located at 901 N. 9th St. Room 210, by mail 414-278-4143 or online: www.mcdhr.org and may be filed, COMPLETELY FILLED IN, in the office of the Department, UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE. APPLICANTS MUST POSSESS MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS AT TIME OF FILING APPLICATION.

In accordance with Rule III, Section 12 of the Civil Service Rules, a noncompetitive examination will be held for this position. The noncompetitive examination will consist of criteria deemed appropriate by the Director of Human Resources to rank applicants on the eligible list for this position.

Milwaukee County provides a competitive benefit package including group life, health, and dental insurance including major medical coverage of employees and dependents, deferred compensation and noncontributory pension plan, pre-tax childcare an dependent care program.