Critical Care Paramedic | Gundersen Health System Ambulance - Sparta & Tomah | Casual On-Call
About The Position
Gundersen Health System Ambulance (GHSA) is seeking a casual on-call Critical Care Paramedic to join our highly committed and driven Sparta & Tomah ambulance teams. We provide the most advanced pre-hospital patient care available to an area of nearly 1,000 square miles covering parts of both Iowa and Wisconsin. With a dedicated staff of highly skilled Paramedics and experienced EMTs, we are able to provide emergency response and inter-facility medical services 24 hours a day. As a Critical Care Paramedic, you will respond, treat, and transport patients in emergency and non-emergency settings. You will function as a crew member of an ambulance in both Rural 911 and interfacility transfer environments, providing transfer services for Gundersen Critical Access hospitals and non-affiliated hospitals throughout the region. You will perform Paramedic-level clinical care to patients of all ages in accordance with established policies, protocols, and standards under the guidelines of Gundersen Health System medical direction.
Requirements
- High school or equivalency + Approved Critical Care Paramedic Program
- ICS 100, 200 and 700 certificates required within 60 days of hire
- Certified Emergency Vehicle Operation (CEVO) or equivalent required within 60 days of hire date
- Critical care endorsement paramedic license in either Iowa or Wisconsin to begin employment, with critical care endorsement paramedic licenses in Wisconsin required within 60 days of the hire date
- Minnesota Paramedic License required within 60 days of hire
- National Registry of EMTS as a National Paramedic (NRP)
- Valid Wisconsin, Minnesota or Iowa driver’s license
- Current Infant-Adult Basic Life Support for Health Care Providers (with hands on learning) (BLS)
- Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS)
- Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS)
- Demonstrate the skills and knowledge of a Critical Care Paramedic per the standards set forth by the United States Department of Transportation, National Highway Traffic Safety and Administration, the Wisconsin Department of Health Services, the Minnesota Emergency Medical Service Regulatory Board, the National Registry of EMTs, and the EMS Medical Director
Nice To Haves
- Prior work experience in an emergency or pre-hospital setting is strongly preferred
Responsibilities
- Respond, treat, and transport patients in emergency and non-emergency settings.
- Function as a crew member of an ambulance in both Rural 911 and interfacility transfer environments.
- Provide transfer services for Gundersen Critical Access hospitals and non-affiliated hospitals throughout the region.
- Perform Paramedic-level clinical care to patients of all ages in accordance with established policies, protocols, and standards under the guidelines of Gundersen Health System medical direction.
- Independently initiate and maintain medical procedures, medications, and evaluations beyond the scope of the paramedic while functioning as the sole practitioner in the ambulance setting.
- Operate and troubleshoot a ventilator, patient sedation, noninvasive position pressure ventilation, chest tube monitoring, and monitoring of central lines.
- Administer medications outside of the paramedic scope and multiple medicated infusions.
Benefits
- Unlimited potential at one of the leading health systems in the midwestern United States
- Highly adaptable and mission-driven organization with a work environment that supports you personally and professionally and a work culture where you are valued and appreciated
- Support for your career growth through Professional Development Opportunities and Career Development Center
- Ability to grow and expand your EMS skills working within a dynamic patient population, paired with continual learning and educational opportunities
- Competitive Compensation: Enjoy an attractive hourly rate, based on your years of experience, ensuring your skills and dedication are valued and rewarded
- Flexible work schedules for early risers, night owls, weekenders, and everyone in between allowing you to maintain a work-life balance
- State-of-the-art medical equipment including ventilators, heart monitors & IV pumps; advanced ambulance and dispatch technology
- Continuous medical control by Gundersen emergency and specialty physicians
- Clinical benchmarks ensure our quality patient care remains highly effective
- Progressive protocols, modern and high-quality equipment, a friendly work environment, along with excellent pay and benefits.
- Autonomy and treated as true health care professionals.
- Treated with value and respect by all area health care providers.
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What This Job Offers
Career Level
Mid Level
Education Level
High school or GED
