Job Description:

Post Date: September 2, 2009
All names will be removed from eligible lists (1) year after eligibility is established.

EDUCATION: Licensed or eligible for licensure as a professional registered nurse in the State of Wisconsin required at the time of application and maintained during incumbency. Possession of a valid Wisconsin driver’s license required at time of application and maintained during incumbency. Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) provider certification required at time of application and maintained during incumbency. Possession of a valid Emergency Medical Technician Basic license preferred. Possession of a bachelor’s degree required from an approved college or university in health care or in education preferred. Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS) provider certification preferred.

Note: Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS) instructor certification, Advanced Life Support (ACLS) instructor certification and licensure as an Emergency Medical Technician-Paramedic required within six (6) months of appointment and maintained during incumbency.

EXPERIENCE: One (1) year of experience as an Emergency Medical Services pre-hospital emergency care provider required. Experience as a registered nurse in an emergency department or intensive care unit preferred. Experience as a flight nurse and training of Emergency Medical Staff is preferred.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES: Knowledge of theory and principles of paramedic practice; knowledge of nursing and health care; knowledge of pre-hospital emergency care; knowledge of the theory and principles of education; knowledge of Emergency Medical Systems; skill in applying the concepts of pre-hospital emergency care and nursing practices; skill in the care of patients; personal computer skills; ability to evaluate students; ability to use computers, audiovisual aids and office equipment to produce curriculum for Emergency Medical Technicians; ability to develop/ design test material and courses; ability to evaluate quality of care provided by paramedics; ability to identify and resolve systemic problems; ability to apply concepts of pre-hospital emergency, paramedic and nursing studies to research projects and tasks; ability to lift up to fifty (50) pounds up and down two (2) flights of stairs; ability to enter and exit an ambulance, public or private residence or any scene of a medical emergency; ability to provide own transportation to clinical and field sites; and ability to work effectively and harmoniously with administration, students, staff, patients, and others.

DUTIES: Under general supervision, to prepare, develop and present Emergency Medical Services curriculum; to advise, manage and supervise students enrolled in EMS related courses during field training; to assist in the development of new courses in Emergency Medical Services; to develop and administer student examinations; to oversee and evaluate student training in field and clinical settings; to provide State mandated continuing education to licensed paramedics; to perform quality assurance of field operations of the Milwaukee County Emergency Medical Services system; to assist in other projects and tasks assigned; to participate in the research and evaluation of the Milwaukee County Emergency Medical Services system; to maintain records and prepare reports; to travel to clinical and field sites and Milwaukee County Fire departments; and to perform such other duties as may be assigned.

THE ORIGINAL EXAMINATION is open to qualified residents of the State of Wisconsin.

This position is open on a continuous basis until further notice. If you are interested in applying for any position with Milwaukee County, please submit your application on-line at www.jobs.milwaukeecounty.org. APPLICANTS MUST POSSESS MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS AT TIME OF 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 benefits package.

Effective October 1, 1988, background checks must be conducted on all individuals appointed to positions covered by Wisconsin Act 27 of the laws of 1997 and Wisconsin State statute 50.065. This requirement impacts all positions authorized in Milwaukee County Department of Human Services, Mental Health Division as well as other positions in County Service.

In accordance with the provisions of a Federal Court Order #74-C-374 issued by U.S. District Judge Myron L. Gordon, ratio hiring based on race may be used in selecting qualified employees for this classification. PR 18N Org: 7200 MMB