Paramedic & Trainer Hourly at Milwaukee County in Wisconsin

Paramedic Trainer/Paramedic Hourly 1st 2nd or 3rd Shift Schedules This Position Pays $32.76 Per Hour

Closing Date: September 29, 2026, or sooner upon receipt of the first 50 application submissions.

Exciting, high demand job that provides opportunities to provide excellent EMS services to the citizens of Milwaukee County. Fiserv Forum is our largest venue and provides lots of opportunities to provide services to concerts, Bucks games, and other gatherings. We also provide services at the Milwaukee County Zoo, Admirals games as our primary venue locations. We have also created a CORE Team - Community Oriented Regional EMS - which focuses on the needs of the community and responds accordingly.

Job Summary: Operate within the Wisconsin State EMS Scope of Practice as approved within the Treatment Guidelines of Milwaukee County OEM-EMS. Providers are expected to respond promptly to requests for service, assess and provide appropriate treatment, and complete documentation of the patient encounter. Providers are expected to property train and prepare to respond to unique situations, sometimes challenging, within different venues. Available hours vary events are primarily in the evenings, but day hours are routinely available

Duties and Responsibilities:

Immediately respond to requests for service when notified of an event requiring medical assessment and treatment. Treat patients as necessary to the full extent of the patient care guidelines in both the emergency and non-emergency setting. Thoroughly document the entire patient encounter consistent with expectations of Milwaukee County OEM-EMS. Accurate documentation is essential to record events, provide information for CQIP, and to provide informaiton on risk assessments to the venues we serve. Complete annual LMS training as required by the county and the Office of EMS. Complete in-house training or specialized training sessions as mandated by the EMS Division.
Work with EMS Supervisor to assess risks of events and prepare equipment accordingly. Follow direction of EMS Supervisor for staffing positions to provide optimal coverage for the event. Complete inventory lists and ensure equipment is functioning/stocked appropriately. Ensure 100% compliance with Narcotic Guidelines and comply 100% with accountability checks. Support EMS to further the vision/mission of the division. Including but not limited to, Harm Reduction, Education, MIH activities. And supports Leadership projects.

Minimum Qualifications:

High School Diploma or GED equivalent Current Wisconsin driver’s license which can be maintained throughout employment

State of Wisconsin Paramedic License Possession of ACLS, PALS and BLS certifications are required.
Ability to push/pull/lift and carry at least 100 pounds Intermediate knowledge of IMAGETREND

Intermediate knowledge of all related computer and software applications, such as word processing and spreadsheets.

Advanced Knowledge of Zoll X-Series Completion of ICS 100, 200, 700, 800 within 6 months of hire Applicants will need to pass a background check and drug screen

Preferred:

One (1) year of experience working with an EMS agency National Registry Paramedic

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities: Knowledge of the culture of the fire department; knowledge of the principles, theories and techniques of emergency medical services; skilled 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.

This Promotional Examination is open to qualified current internal employees of Milwaukee County Government only. The selection process will be job related and candidates need to submit a full account of their training and experience (i.e., by submitting an up-to-date resume or by fully completing the application) during the application process and may also be asked to take additional written or performance tests as part of the selection process APPLICANTS MUST POSSESS MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS AT TIME OF FILING APPLICATION