Paramedic

AM - 7: 30

PM Description: Contractors must live outside a 50 mile radius from facility. Radius rule expires: 9/25Start Date: ASAPContract Length: 13 weeks: 48

Primary Location: Aspirus

Rhinelander Orientation: May have to orientate at another campus if no ALS provider present to complete orientation on site. Example: Wausau, Eagle River and Ironwood MI. Shift: 48 Hours Weekly (2- 24 hr shifts/week).

Weekend Requirement: every other weekend as needed Scheduled rotation with weekend days included on/offHolidays as needed and availableFloat Requirement: none - may have need to move to other locations in north region based on staffing levels on scheduled work days to maximize critical needsOn

Call Requirement: Travelers can be put on call for low census hours. The on-call hours that travelers are placed on will count toward the 36 low census unbillable hours. If the traveler is called back to the facility, they will be able to receive call back pay. Call back minimum is 2 hours.

Required Certifications & Licensure: Wisconsin EMT Paramedic CertificationMichigan Paramedic CertificationActive Wisconsin Driver s License (in good standing)AHA or ARC Basic Life Support (BLS)AHA or ARC Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS)AHA or ARC Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS)Note: Candidates with current or prior NREMT-P certification may be eligible to obtain Michigan licensure through reciprocity.Preferred / Additional QualificationsWisconsin Critical Care Paramedic (CCP) Endorsement (preferred)Minimum experience: One year paramedic experience required- preferred 3 yrs Education: High School graduate and successful completion of an EMS paramedic program.Charting system utilized is the Zoll ems Charts platform training will be provided Crew configurations may be mix of EMT/Medic, Medic/Medic, RN/EMT, RN/Medic - depending on daily staffingSummary of position: Provide basic and advanced life support treatment, care, and evaluation of patients. Provides ongoing assessment and required documentation of patient care. Interviews patients, measures vital signs, and records information on patients' charts. Prepares treatment rooms for examination of patients. Monitor, record and communicate patient condition and treatment, as appropriate. Initiate and implement interventions based on protocols. Assists with treatments and tests ordered by provider as supervised by provider or registered nurse. Performs select clinical duties after demonstration of clinical competency and in accordance with hospital and professional scope of practice. Identify, intervene, and stabilize the ill or injured patient under the direction, and in collaboration with a physician and/or Registered Nurse.Unit skillset: Collaborative teamwork skills within an interdisciplinary group focused on patient care. Ability to work independently and exercise independent judgment. Exhibits strong decision-making skills. Ability to perform while under stress. Ability to recognize and effectively treat life-threatening conditions.

REQUIRED EDUCATION: Associate Degree or

Certificate

HOLIDAY ROTATION REQUIREMENTS: as needed

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