Flight Paramedic | Gundersen Air

Love + medicine is who we are, it's what we do, it's why people want to work here. If you’re looking for a job to love, apply today. Scheduled Weekly Hours: 36 Come fly with us! When minutes matter, Gundersen AIR delivers life‑saving care in some of the region’s most advanced medical helicopters. Emplify Health by Gundersen is seeking a full‑time Flight Paramedic to join our Gundersen Air team, comprised of 11 Flights Nurses and 10 Flight Medics. While we have bases located in both Sparta, WI and Decorah, IA you will primarily be working out of Decorah, IA. What You’ll Do As a Flight Paramedic, working in conjunction with the Flight Nurse and pilot in sharing patient care duties and operational responsibilities, you will function as an advanced trained paramedic able to provide critical care in the medical transport of critically ill and injured patients. The role requires an autonomous practice and the ability to follow and deliver care using existing medical protocols and critical thinking skills. In collaboration with the Flight Nurse, you will assess patient condition(s) to determine nature and extent of illness or trauma; develop plan of care for the patient during the transfer; establish and prioritize medical procedures to be followed; and incorporate knowledge of patient’s physical and psychosocial development into planning intervention(s) to deliver quality patient care. You will demonstrate and utilize advanced trauma skills and lifesaving procedures such as intubation, needle decompression, surgical and needle cricothyrotomy, central and peripheral intravenous access and pericardiocentesis proficiency. You may also assist the pilot as requested inflight, operating and remaining proficient in advanced radio, navigation, NVG equipment, aviation map reading skills, plotting coordinates, as well as GPS operation. What’s Available Fulltime, 24‑hour shift (8a‑8a) followed by 4 days off (continuous schedule) Starting pay of $27.01 per hour and up, based on your years of experience as well as generous shift/weekend/holiday differentials Onsite: Decorah, IA Position will require the selected candidate to travel and cross‑train in La Crosse, WI and Sparta, WI as part of a 3‑month orientation period What You’ll Need High School Diploma or equivalency + completion of approved EMT‑Paramedic course that utilizes the D.O.T. EMT‑P course guidelines. Associate degree in a health related field desired 3‑4 years’ work experience in the 911 arena as an EMT‑Paramedic working as an Advanced Life Support Provider required 1‑year Interfacility transport experience or Critical Care transport experience or air medical transportation is highly desired Valid Wisconsin, Minnesota or Iowa driver’s license National Registry Emergency Medical Technician - Paramedic (NREMT‑P) Emergency Medical Technician - Paramedic - Wisconsin (EMT‑P) & Minnesota (EMT‑P MN) & Iowa Paramedic License (EMT‑P IA) Basic Life Support (BLS) for Health Care Providers, Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) & Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS) Excellent communication and interpersonal skills to effectively interact with patients, families, and healthcare team members Ability to work independently as well as collaboratively within a team environment Ability to function in an extended shift (24 hours or greater) environment and be able to constructively utilize down‑time between responses, transports, and transfers. Additional Education, Learning, Licensure, and Certification Required After Hire Incident Command Center (ICS) 100, 200, 700 & 800 certificates required within 12 months of hire Neonatal Resuscitation Program (NRP), Basic Life Support for Obstetrics (BLSO) or Advanced Life Support for Obstetrics (ALSO), and Transport Professional Advanced Trauma Course (TPATC) within 18 months of hire Flight Paramedic Certified (FP‑C) within 24 months of hire date What You’ll Get Unlimited potential at one of the leading health systems in the midwestern United States A 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 A care team with longevity and low turnover, strong teamwork model, and the ability to work with complex patient cases both independently and as a team Support for your career growth through Professional Development Opportunities, our Tuition Investment Program, and Career Development Center Competitive Compensation: Enjoy an attractive salary and shift differentials, based on your years of experience, ensuring your skills and dedication are valued and rewarded A comprehensive and generous benefits package (Medical, Dental, Life Ins, HSA/FSA) ensuring your comfort and well‑being as a valuable team member Substantial retirement contribution including a 401k match & annual discretionary base contribution Paid Time Off (PTO) combines vacation, sick, and personal days into one balance to allow you the flexibility to use your time off as you need Other benefits include a Wellness program with incentives, employer‑paid life insurance and AD&D, optional short‑term and long‑term disability coverage, an employee assistance program, identity theft protection, pet insurance, Inspire & Celebrate colleague recognition and rewards program, a discount program, and more! Relocation Assistance is available About Us Emplify Health by Gundersen is the leading provider of primary and specialized care in western Wisconsin, southeast Minnesota, and northeast Iowa, serving more than 500,000 residents throughout 19 counties annually. Our physician‑led, not‑for‑profit healthcare system includes a 325‑bed teaching hospital, tertiary referral center, and Level II Trauma Center; community clinics; affiliate hospitals, clinics, and nursing homes; behavioral health services; vision centers; pharmacies; and air and ground ambulance services. Our mission is simple yet profound: Together, we inspire your best life by relentlessly caring, learning, and innovating. We deliver Love + Medicine every day to change lives in our communities and enrich the lives of our employees. Equal Opportunity Employer #J-18808-Ljbffr Gundersen Health System