EMT | Gundersen Health System Ambulance | Richland Center
About The Position
Gundersen Health System Ambulance is hiring an EMT for its Richland Center ambulance team, which provides 911 emergency response and interfacility medical services across parts of Iowa and Wisconsin. The EMT responds to, treats, and transports patients in emergency and non-emergency settings as an ambulance crew member in rural 911 and interfacility transfer environments. The role provides EMT-level clinical care to patients of all ages in accordance with established policies, protocols, standards, and Gundersen Health System medical direction. The position is listed as full-time, 80 hours biweekly (1.0 FTE), with a 24-hour shift followed by 48 hours off. During scheduled shifts, the employee will be located at the ambulance station. Following new employee orientation, the EMT will orient to the site-specific bay and rigs and complete 10 scheduled 12-hour ride-along shifts with a Field Training Officer. Internal training is provided for Incident Command System and Certified Emergency Vehicle Operation. The team serves an area of nearly 1,000 square miles, providing transfers for Gundersen Critical Access hospitals and non-affiliated hospitals. EMTs work with experienced EMTs and Paramedics and receive ongoing medical control from Gundersen emergency and specialty physicians. The role offers access to modern ambulance and dispatch technology, medical equipment, professional development, and career-growth support.
Requirements
- High school diploma or equivalency.
- National Registry Emergency Medical Technician - Basic (NREMT).
- Wisconsin Emergency Medical Technician - Basic (EMT-B) certification by the start date.
- 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 certification, including hands-on learning.
- Certified Emergency Vehicle Operation (CEVO) or equivalent and ICS 100, 200, and 700 course certificates within 60 days of hire.
Nice To Haves
- Prior work experience in an emergency or pre-hospital setting is strongly preferred.
Responsibilities
- Respond to emergency and non-emergency calls, treat patients, and transport them.
- Serve as a crew member of an ambulance in 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 for patients of all ages in accordance with established policies, protocols, standards, and Gundersen Health System medical direction.
Benefits
- Comprehensive benefits package including medical, dental, life insurance, and HSA/FSA.
- Substantial retirement contribution, including 401(k) match and annual discretionary base contribution.
- Paid Time Off (PTO) combining vacation, sick, and personal days.
- Wellness program with incentives.
- Employer-paid life insurance and AD&D.
- Optional short-term and long-term disability coverage.
- Employee assistance program.
- Identity theft protection.
- Pet insurance.
- Colleague recognition and rewards program.
- Discount program.
- Professional development opportunities, Tuition Investment Program, and Career Development Center.
- Flexible work schedules.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Education Level
High school or GED
