Paramedic

Ascension • Appleton, WI

34d • Onsite

About The Position

This role involves delivering rapid, advanced life-support care and clinical evaluations to critically ill or injured patients during high-stakes emergency situations. The Paramedic will stabilize patients through timely medical interventions in close collaboration with attending physicians, registered nurses, and emergency transport teams. They will execute transport team protocols with precision while continuously monitoring, recording, and communicating vital patient status updates. Additionally, the role includes empowering patients and families through clear, population-specific education regarding acute health conditions and emergency therapeutic procedures, and maintaining emergency equipment and transport vehicles at peak operational readiness to ensure maximum safety for patients, the public, and care teams.

Requirements

• Advanced Life Support obtained within 6 Months (180 days) of hire date or job transfer date required. American Heart Association or American Red Cross accepted.
• BLS Provider obtained within 1 Month (30 days) of hire date or job transfer date required. American Heart Association or American Red Cross accepted.
• Drivers License credentialed from the Wisconsin Department of Motor Vehicles obtained prior to hire date or job transfer date required.
• Paramedic credentialed from the Wisconsin Department of Health Services obtained prior to hire date or job transfer date required.
• High School diploma equivalency with 2 years of cumulative experience OR Associate's degree/Technical degree OR 4 years of applicable cumulative job specific experience required.

Nice To Haves

• Pediatric Advanced Life Support. American Heart Association or American Red Cross accepted preferred.

Responsibilities

• Deliver rapid, advanced life-support care and clinical evaluations to critically ill or injured patients during high-stakes emergency situations.
• Stabilize patients through timely medical interventions in close collaboration with attending physicians, registered nurses, and emergency transport teams.
• Execute transport team protocols with precision while continuously monitoring, recording, and communicating vital patient status updates.
• Empower patients and families through clear, population-specific education regarding acute health conditions and emergency therapeutic procedures.
• Maintain emergency equipment and transport vehicles at peak operational readiness to ensure maximum safety for patients, the public, and care teams.

Benefits

• Comprehensive health coverage: medical, dental, vision, prescription coverage and HSA/FSA options
• Financial security & retirement: employer-matched 403(b), planning and hardship resources, disability and life insurance
• Time to recharge: pro-rated paid time off (PTO) and holidays
• Career growth: Ascension-paid tuition (Vocare), reimbursement, ongoing professional development and online learning
• Emotional well-being: Employee Assistance Program, counseling and peer support, spiritual care and stress management resources
• Family support: parental leave, adoption assistance and family benefits
• Other benefits: optional legal and pet insurance, transportation savings and more

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: Associate degree