Paramedic | Gundersen Health System Ambulance | Richland Center
About The Position
Gundersen Health System Ambulance is seeking a full-time Paramedic for its Richland Center ambulance team. The team provides advanced pre-hospital patient care across nearly 1,000 square miles in Iowa and Wisconsin, with emergency response and interfacility medical services available 24 hours a day. The Paramedic responds to, treats, and transports patients in emergency and non-emergency settings. As an ambulance crew member, the Paramedic works in rural 911 response, paramedic intercepts, and interfacility transfers, including transfers for Gundersen Critical Access hospitals and non-affiliated hospitals throughout the region. The role provides Paramedic-level clinical care to patients of all ages under established policies, protocols, standards, and Gundersen Health System medical direction. This is a full-time, 1.0 FTE position scheduled for 80 hours biweekly on a 24/48 schedule: one 24-hour shift followed by 48 hours off. The employee is located at the ambulance station during scheduled shifts. Following New Employee Orientation, the employee receives site-specific orientation to the bay and rigs and completes 10 12-hour ride-along shifts with a Field Training Officer. Internal training is provided for Incident Command System and Certified Emergency Vehicle Operation. Starting pay is $24.36 per hour and up, based on experience.
Requirements
- High school diploma or equivalency.
- Wisconsin paramedic license required to begin employment.
- National Registry of EMTs certification as a National Paramedic (NRP).
- Valid Wisconsin, Minnesota, or Iowa driver's license.
- Current Infant-Adult BLS for Health Care Providers certification from the American Heart Association or American Red Cross.
- Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) certification.
- Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS) certification.
- Iowa Paramedic License required within 90 days of hire.
- ICS 100, 200, and 700 certificates required within 60 days of hire.
- Certified Emergency Vehicle Operation (CEVO) required within 60 days of hire.
Nice To Haves
- Prior work experience in an emergency or pre-hospital setting is strongly preferred.
- Registered nurses who maintain NREMT and EMT licenses and are approved for an RN Exemption through Iowa and Wisconsin may use those credentials in place of the NRP and Paramedic license requirements.
Responsibilities
- Respond to, treat, and transport patients in emergency and non-emergency settings.
- Serve as an ambulance crew member in rural 911, paramedic intercept, and interfacility transfer environments.
- Provide transfer services for Gundersen Critical Access hospitals and non-affiliated hospitals throughout the region.
- Perform Paramedic-level clinical care for patients of all ages in accordance with established policies, protocols, standards, and Gundersen Health System medical direction.
Benefits
- Medical, dental, life insurance, and HSA/FSA benefits.
- Substantial retirement contribution, including a 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 and career development support.
- Tuition Investment Program.
- Flexible work schedules.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
High school or GED
