Paramedic jobs in Appleton, WI
Paramedic provides emergency advanced life support care to patients who are ill and/or injured. Conducts patient assessment to determine the extent of an illness or injury and to establish and prioritize medical procedures to follow. Being a Paramedic performs life support procedures or administers oxygen. Dispenses antiseptic solution to prevent infection, starts and administers intravenous fluids. Additionally, Paramedic performs other emergency medical procedures needed to stabilize patient during transport. Provides an update on patient's condition and status of treatments when transferring to other medical personnel. May require registry in NREMT. Typically requires an associate degree in an accredited Paramedic program. Requires Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR). Requires Emergency Medical Technician (EMT) - Basic. Typically reports to a manager. The Paramedic works independently within established procedures associated with the specific job function. Has gained proficiency in multiple competencies relevant to the job. To be a Paramedic typically requires 3-5 years of related experience. (Copyright 2024 Salary.com)
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Paramedic - Casual
- Advocate Health
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Oshkosh, WI
FULL_TIME
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Job DescriptionMajor Responsibilities:
- Documents information/procedures and promptly communicates observations, concerns and needs of the patient to the licensed clinician.
- Under the direction of a licensed clinician, prepares and administers medications. May operate specialized ventilators in critical and non critical care venues. Assists physician with bedside or other procedures as applicable to facility.
- Under the direction of the licensed clinician, provides assistance in emergencies.
- Notifies department RN or physician immediately of changes in patient condition.
- Supports and reinforces RN/RT/physician and patient/family teaching and evaluates learning, documenting in the medical record as appropriate.
- Processes daily patient charges and/or related procedure through the electronic health record (EHR).
- Collaborates with physicians to support communications required to facilitate patient care. Coordinates and facilitates all forms of communications (phone, verbal, paging, electronic, fax and emergency medical services (EMS) system).
- Maintains a clean and safe working environment, following department safety policies and standard precautions.
- Cleans, maintains and ensures proper functionality of equipment. Monitors equipment and troubleshoots minor problems. Arranges for repair of major malfunctions.
- Performs various patient positioning and transporting duties, which require lifting and pushing/pulling, while utilizing proper technique.
- Must be able to demonstrate knowledge and skills necessary to provide care appropriate to the age of the patients served. Must demonstrate knowledge of the principles of growth and development over the life span and possess the ability to assess data reflective of the patient's status and interpret the appropriate information needed to identify each patient's requirements relative to his/her age-specific needs, and to provide the care needed as described in the department's policies and procedures. Age-specific information is developed further in the departmental job standards.
Licensure, Registration, and/or Certification Required:- Emergency Medical Technician (EMT) Paramedic license issued by the state in which the team member practices., and
- Basic Life Support (BLS) for Healthcare Providerscertification issued by the American Heart Association (AHA) needs to be obtained within 6 months unless department leader has determined it is not required, and
- Advanced Cardiac Life Support certification (ACLS) issued by the American Heart Association (AHA) needs to be obtained within 6 months unless department leader has determined it is not required, and
- Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS) certification issued by the American Heart Association (AHA) needs to be obtained within 6 months unless department leader has determined it is not required.
Education Required:- Completion of an accredited or approved program in Emergency Medical Services.
Experience Required:- Typically requires 1 year of experience in a paramedic role or appropriate related clinical experience.
Knowledge, Skills & Abilities Required:- Completion of Emergency Nursing Pediatric Course (ENPC) or other courses as appropriate, may be completed in place of Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS) certification issued by the American Heart Association (AHA).
- Basic computer skills and ability to work with electronic health record (HER) systems.
- Excellent interpersonal skills and the ability to communicate effectively with physicians, staff, patients and their families.
- Must maintain skill and recertification as required by regulation and organization.
- Ability to effectively manage time and priorities.
- High level of attention to detail.
Physical Requirements and Working Conditions:- Must be able to sit, stand, walk, lift, bend, squat, reach above shoulders, and twist frequently during work shift.
- Must be able to:
- Lift up to 50 lbs. from floor to waist.
- Lift up to 20 lbs. over the head.
- Carry up to 40 lbs. a reasonable distance.
- Must be able to:
- Push/pull with 30 lbs. of force.
- Perform a sliding transfer of 150 lbs. with a second person present.
- Will be required to use foot pedals on carts or machines.
- Will be exposed to the following hazards on a continuous basis: mechanical, electrical, chemical, radiation, and blood and body fluids.
- Protective clothing (i.e. goggles, gloves, gowns, etc.) must be worn as necessary.
- Must have functional vision and hearing.
- Operates all equipment necessary to perform the job.
This job description indicates the general nature and level of work expected of the incumbent. It is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities required of the incumbent. Incumbent may be required to perform other related duties. - 13 Days Ago
Firefighter/Paramedic
- City of Wausau
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Wausau, WI
FULL_TIME
- Join Our Great Team!City of Wausau Firefighter/Paramedics respond to emergencies and perform fire suppression activities, rescue work, hazardous materials response, and basic or advanced life-support ...
- 13 Days Ago
Paramedic - Casual
- Advocate Aurora
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Oshkosh, WI
PART_TIME
- Job DescriptionMajor Responsibilities:Documents information/procedures and promptly communicates observations, concerns and needs of the patient to the licensed clinician.Under the direction of a lice...
- 13 Days Ago
Paramedic - Casual
- Advocate Aurora
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Oshkosh, WI
PART_TIME
- Job DescriptionMajor Responsibilities:Documents information/procedures and promptly communicates observations, concerns and needs of the patient to the licensed clinician.Under the direction of a lice...
- 1 Month Ago
Paramedic/EMT - Summer camp
- SAFREST
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Waupaca, WI
FULL_TIME
- Make it an unforgettable summer. Bring your kids to camp, for free! SAFREST Resources has partnered with a Jewish summer camp in Waupaca, WI, an 80-acre, lakefront facility that gives campers the oppo...
- 8 Days Ago
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CMA/LPN/EMT- Orthopedics- St Mary's
- Prevea Health
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Green Bay, WI
- This position will work 32 hrs per week This position may be eligible for a sign on bonus. Please apply to learn more Jo...
- 4/26/2024 12:00:00 AM
RN Clinical Nurse (Ambulatory)
- ThedaCare
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Menasha, WI
- Why ThedaCare? Living A Life Inspired! Our new vision at ThedaCare is bold, ambitious, and ignited by a shared passion t...
- 4/26/2024 12:00:00 AM
Pediatric Hospitalist
- Children's Wisconsin
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Appleton, WI
- The Medical College of Wisconsin and Childrens Wisconsin are seeking a BC/BE Pediatrician to join the Department of Pedi...
- 4/25/2024 12:00:00 AM
Remote Licensed Clinical Psychologist
- Headway
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Appleton, WI
- Mental health clinicians use Headway in a number of ways, ranging from conducting psychotherapy sessions with patients t...
- 4/25/2024 12:00:00 AM
Paramedic - Day Shift - Part Time
- ThedaCare
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Appleton, WI
- Why ThedaCare? Living A Life Inspired! Our new vision at ThedaCare is bold, ambitious, and ignited by a shared passion t...
- 4/24/2024 12:00:00 AM
On Site Emergency Medical Technician, EMT
- Biolife Plasma Services
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Fond Du Lac, WI
- By clicking the Apply button, I understand that my employment application process with Takeda will commence and that the...
- 4/23/2024 12:00:00 AM
TRAVEL NURSE RN - NICU - $2,190 TO $2,369 PER WEEK IN NEENAH, WI
- Host Healthcare
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Neenah, WI
- Host Healthcare is an award-winning travel healthcare company with an immediate opening for this Registered Nurse - NICU...
- 4/23/2024 12:00:00 AM
Pediatric Hospitalist
- Children's Wisconsin
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Appleton, WI
- The Medical College of Wisconsin and Children’s Wisconsin are seeking a BC/BE Pediatrician to join the Department of Ped...
- 4/22/2024 12:00:00 AM
About Appleton, Wisconsin
Appleton is a city in Outagamie (mostly), Calumet, and Winnebago counties in the U.S. state of Wisconsin. One of the Fox Cities, it is situated on the Fox River, 30 miles (48 km) southwest of Green Bay and 100 miles (160 km) north of Milwaukee. Appleton is the county seat of Outagamie County. The population was 72,623 at the 2010 census. Of this, 60,045 were in Outagamie County, 11,088 in Calumet County, and 1,490 in Winnebago County. Appleton is the principal city of the Appleton, Wisconsin Metropolitan Statistical Area, which is included in the Appleton-Oshkosh-Neenah, Wisconsin Combined Sta...
Source: Wikipedia (as of 04/11/2019). Read more from Wikipedia
Income Estimation for Paramedic jobs
$43,125 to $53,421
Appleton, Wisconsin area prices
were up 1.3% from a year ago
were up 1.3% from a year ago
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