Synopsis

The Emergency Services Captain performs administrative tasks for Richland County Ambulance Department. This position will complete the QA/ QI. The position also functions as an Advanced EMT providing transportation, emergency medical care and life saving measures within the AEMT Scope of Practice established by the State of Wisconsin and Medical Protocols as set forth by the Service Medical Director.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

The following duties are normal for this position.  These are not to be construed as exclusive or all-inclusive.  Other duties may be required and assigned.

• Maintains valid State Licensure as AEMT or Paramedic, scheduled as a crew member in response to calls for service during shifts.
• Performs a variety of administrative tasks.
  • Oversees Administrative Division under the direction of the Chief..
  • Liaison between Emergency Services and other neighboring departments, both inside and outside of RCES service area.
  • Provides responses to routine correspondence or questions from vendors, the public and other departments.
  • Greets visitors, answers questions, assists in the completion of forms.
  • Orders and maintains office supplies.
  • Oversees and maintains medical equipment inventory.
  • Maintains schedule of meetings in conference room.
  • Designs and originates forms as appropriate to report, record, or analyze information required for Department of personnel activities.
  • Schedules and implements ambulance transfers.
• Maintains EMT call schedule.
• Performs a variety of accounting tasks when secretary is not present:
  • Acts as a liaison between Billing Company and Service.
• Maintains EMT records including:
  • Maintains current EMT list for liability insurance records.
  • Maintains and coordinates EMT vaccination and immunization records.
  • Maintains scheduling training.
  • Maintains CPR and State license expiration dates.
  • Maintains staff phone and auto license list.

See job description for full list of duties and responsibilities.

Qualifications

• Valid Wisconsin AEMT license, Paramedic license.
• Valid Wisconsin Driver’s License with reliable transportation.
• High School diploma or GED
• Current AHA BLS Instructor certification.
• ICS training level 100, 200 & 300, and NIMS IS-700 & IS-800 training.
• Pass extensive background check.

How to Apply

Equal Opportunity Employer

Richland County is an Equal Opportunity Employer. In compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act, the County will provide reasonable accommodation to qualified individuals with disabilities and encourages both prospective and current employees to discuss potential accommodations with the employer.