EMT | Gundersen Health System Ambulance - West Union | Casual On-Call

Gundersen Health System•West Union, IA

23d•$18•Onsite

About The Position

Gundersen Health System Ambulance (GHSA) is seeking a casual on-call EMT to join our highly committed and driven West Union, IA ambulance team as 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 911 emergency response and interfacility medical services 24 hours a day. As an EMT, 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 EMT-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 Diploma or equivalency
National Registry Emergency Medical Technician - Basic (NREMT)
Wisconsin Emergency Medical Technician - Basic (EMT-B) by time of start; with Iowa EMT license within 90 days of the hire date
Valid Wisconsin, Minnesota, or Iowa driver’s license
Current Infant-Adult Basic Life Support (BLS) for Health Care Providers (with hands-on learning)
Certified Emergency Vehicle Operation (CEVO) or equivalent & ICS 100, 200 and 700 course certificates required within 60 days of hire

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 EMT-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.

Benefits

Unlimited potential at one of the leading health systems in the midwestern United States
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 our Career Development Center
Ability to grow and expand your EMS skills working within a dynamic patient population, paired with continual learning and educational opportunities
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.
Competitive compensation and comprehensive benefits packages, as applicable, ensuring your comfort and well-being as a valuable team member
Support for your career growth through Professional Development Opportunities, our Tuition Investment Program, Career Development Center, and online continuing education courses
Empowerment to shape your work environment, encouragement to improve processes and create efficiencies, and support when seeking opportunities for growth
Culture that encourages self-care and provides you with opportunities to be your best self at work and at home