May 17, 2010
Fremont County Ambulance is taking applications for a Full-time, Floating Career EMT in the Riverton and Lander Division. This position offers an excellent benefit package of health and retirement.
Application packet is due into the Riverton Office by 4:00pm May 20, 2010. Application packet may be requested by mail or picked up at the Riverton headquarters.
Qualifications:
Emergency Medical Technician-Intermediate with full module skills in Multi-lumen airway, IV/IO, manual defibrillation, needle chest decompression, cardiovascular & medical emergency medications;
Possess desirable personality traits to include; leadership skills, problem solving, emotional stability, resourcefulness, cooperative, pleasant, neat and clean, and possess positive personal habits;
Possess valid driver’s license.
Prefer minimum of 3 years experience as EMT-I
Solid understanding of the National Incident Management System (NIMS) with minimum of 16 hour ICS/NIMS course or equivalent in field experience.
Stress Factors
Occasionally: Hazards, fatigue, patient care; Frequently: Repetitive tasks, high pressure, boredom, intense tasks
Physical Requirements:
Occasionally: Smelling; Frequently: Lifting and/or assist lifting of 200 lbs., kneeling, stooping, bending, leaning, flexibility, multiple physical activities performed at the same time (carrying multiple equipment while pushing on cot). Constantly: Hearing/listening, clear speech, simple touching, walking (inside and outside), pushing, pulling, reaching, sitting, driving ambulance, seeing.
Working environment:
Occasionally: Works alone, inside, confined areas, noise, other hazardous conditions (human excrement, blood, urine, mucous, tissue, asbestos); Frequently: Electrical equipment; Constantly: works with others, face-to-face contact, verbal contact with others daily, works outside, shift work, extended hours.
Mental Requirements:
Occasionally: Reading (simple and complex), writing (complex), memorization, analyzing, math skills (simple); Frequently: Writing (simple), judgment, reasoning; Constantly: Decision making.
Full job description is available on request from Director.
Applicant must reside in division of employment or be able to relocate to area within 6 months of offering of the position.
Selection will be determined after:
1) Application and resume completed and returned to Director.
2) Interview with Division Supervisor and/or Medical Director(s) and Director.
For more information, please contact Lauri Wempen at 307-857-3669, email lauri.wempen@fremontcountygovernmnent.com or by mail; 1052 Petersdorf Drive, Riverton, WY 82501.
Position Salary:
$2,333.33/month or $28,000 annual
Some limited overtime will be available per discretion of Division Supervisor
State Retirement
Excellent Health & Death Benefit package
Vacation and Sick Leave