Paramedic

WAUSHARA COUNTY - POSITION DESCRIPTION

TITLE: Paramedic LEVEL:Union

DEPARTMENT: Emergency Medical Services DATE: October 2026

FUNCTION:

Paramedics function as clinicians who respond to calls for assistance and inter-facility transfer requests. Paramedics work as part of the healthcare team, under the license of our physician medical director, to develop plans of care, provide medical therapies, and coordinate or provide transportation to appropriate receiving facilities. These activities are performed in accordance with our current evidence-based clinical practice guidelines and are within the current State of Wisconsin defined scope of practice. Paramedics are responsible for the service readiness of their assigned vehicles(s), communications equipment, medical and other equipment, as well as medical and other supplies. Paramedics are responsible for verbal, written, and other forms of technical reporting. Paramedics may be assigned and perform other duties to support the delivery of services.

MAJOR RESPONSIBILITIES:

1. Assures service readiness of assigned vehicles(s), communications equipment, medical and other equipment, as well as medical and other supplies.

2. Responds to calls for assistance in an emergency vehicle, typically a transport ambulance, to develop plans of care, provide medical therapies, and coordinate or provide transportation to appropriate receiving facilities.

3. Manages scenes of request for assistance to ensure the safety of all involved.

4. Extricates, removes, or assists in the extrication and/or removal of patients from the scene of a motor vehicle crash, man-made catastrophe, or natural catastrophe.

5. Uses approved equipment, personal protective equipment, and guidelines/procedures necessary to gain access to the patients.

6. Provides medical therapies in accordance with current clinical practice guidelines and within the limitations set forth by the current scope of practice as defined by the State of Wisconsin.

7. Communicates effectively and respectfully with dispatch, other responding personnel, medical control physicians, receiving facilities, patients, patient’s families, and bystanders.

8 Provides appropriate and compassionate support other responders, patients, and patient’s families as needed.

9. Assures safe care and transportation of ill and injured patients.

10. Participates in staff briefing, education, quality assurance, and quality improvement functions.

MAJOR RESPONSIBILITIES (cont.):

11. Assists with the provision of medical care at hospitals, as requested by medical staff, within the limitations set forth by the current scope of practice as defined by the State of Wisconsin.

EDUCATION, EXPERIENCE, AND OTHER REQUIREMENTS:

High School diploma or general education degree (GED) required. Associate degree or bachelor’s degree in paramedicine or related field is preferred.

Successful completion of an accredited paramedic initial education program, or equivalent, resulting in eligibility for paramedic certification or licensure.

Continuing education to maintain paramedic certification or licensure along with completion of ICS and NIMS training, and current certification in ACLS and PALS or their equivalents is required. Additional medical courses and certifications are preferred.

Current paramedic licensure with the State of Wisconsin. Current National Registry certification preferred.

Current valid Wisconsin driver license with acceptable driving record.

Acceptable criminal history and employment background.

A minimum of two years of verifiable experience in paramedicine is preferred.

A genuine desire to assist others and function as part of a team.

KNOWLEDGE, ABILITY & SKILLS:

Knowledge of airway management – Including, but not limited to, nasopharyngeal and oropharyngeal adjuncts, extraglottic adjuncts, direct and video orotracheal intubation, cricothyroidotomy, and pharyngeal and tracheobronchial suctioning.

Knowledge of ventilatory support - Including, but not limited to, bag valve mask, CPAP, transport ventilator, and needle chest decompression.

Knowledge of circulation/shock management - Including, but not limited to, intravenous cannulation, vagal stimulation, multi-lead ECG interpretation, cardioversion, defibrillation, and transcutaneous pacing.

Knowledge of patient assessment - Including, but not limited to, rapid trauma survey, focused and general physical assessment, social and medical history, triage, and prioritization of care and transportation.

KNOWLEDGE, ABILITY & SKILLS (cont.):

Knowledge of medications and administration- Including, but not limited to, all medications referenced in current clinical practice guidelines and within the scope of practice as defined by the State of Wisconsin and administration via intravenous, intraosseous, intramuscular, nebulized, atomized, sublingual, rectal, and oral routes.

Ability to safely and calmly perform duties associated with paramedicine in a variety of settings and conditions.

OTHER SKILLS AND ABILITIES:

Knowledge of the roadways, major landmarks, and business establishments within the primary service area is preferred.

Knowledge of the traffic ordinances and laws pertaining to the operation of emergency vehicles.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS:

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by a paramedic to successfully perform the essential functions of this position.

While performing the duties of this job, the paramedic is regularly required to speak and hear. Specific vision abilities required by the paramedic include close vision, distance vision, color vision, the ability to adjust focus. Vision must be 20/20 or better, or correctable to 20/20 or better.

The paramedic is regularly required to sit, stand, walk, crouch, stoop, and kneel, and may occasionally be required to crawl or climb. The paramedic will frequently use arms and hands to reach, palpate, lift, or handle objects, tools, or controls. The paramedic must regularly lift and/or move up to 50 pounds, frequently lift and/or move up to 125 pounds, and occasionally lift and/or move more than 125 pounds.

Must be able to satisfactorily pass an occupational health assessment.

WORK ENVIRONMENT:

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those a paramedic encounters while performing functions of this position.

While performing the duties of this job, the paramedic occasionally works near moving mechanical parts and is occasionally exposed to wet and/or humid conditions, fumes or airborne particles, toxic or caustic chemicals, outside weather conditions, extreme cold, extreme heat, risk of electrical shock and risk of radiation.

The noise level in the work environment is occasionally loud.

The employee is also frequently required to don and doff various types and levels of personal protective equipment (PPE) as required by circumstances and in accordance with clinical practice guidelines, standard operating guidelines, and procedures.

Pay: $19.00 - $21.07 per hour

Expected hours: 48.0 – 96.0 per week

Benefits:

• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Flexible spending account
• Health insurance
• Health savings account
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Retirement plan
• Vision insurance

Work Location: In person