Critical Care Paramedic | Gundersen Health System Ambulance - Sparta & Tomah | Casual On-Call

Love + Medicine Job Opportunity

Gundersen Health System Ambulance (GHSA) is seeking a casual on-call Critical Care Paramedic to join our highly committed and driven Sparta & Tomah ambulance teams 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 emergency response and inter-facility medical services 24 hours a day.

As a Critical Care Paramedic, 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 Paramedic-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.

Casual/On-Call (non-benefit eligible position)

• 12 & 24 hour shifts, must work a minimum of 24 hours of open shifts per month
• Will be located at the ambulance station during your scheduled shift(s)
• After New Employee Orientation, will orientate to the bay and rigs at site specific location and will be scheduled 10x12hr ride along shifts with a Field Training Officer
• Will provide internal training for Incident Command System & Certified Emergency Vehicle Operation (CEVO)
• Starting pay of $25.95 per hour and up, based on your years of experience

High school or equivalency + Approved Critical Care Paramedic Program

• ICS 100, 200 and 700 certificates required within 60 days of hire
• Certified Emergency Vehicle Operation (CEVO) or equivalent required within 60 days of hire date
• Must have a critical care endorsement paramedic license in either Iowa or Wisconsin to begin employment, with critical care endorsement paramedic licenses in Wisconsin required within 60 days of the hire date
• Minnesota Paramedic License required within 60 days of hire
• National Registry of EMTS as a National Paramedic (NRP)
• Valid Wisconsin, Minnesota or Iowa driver's license
• Current Infant-Adult Basic Life Support for Health Care Providers (with hands on learning) (BLS)
• Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS)
• Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS)
• Demonstrate the skills and knowledge of a Critical Care Paramedic per the standards set forth by the United States Department of Transportation, National Highway Traffic Safety and Administration, the Wisconsin Department of Health Services, the Minnesota Emergency Medical Service Regulatory Board, the National Registry of EMTs, and the EMS Medical Director
• Demonstrate the ability to independently initiate and maintain medical procedures, medications, and evaluations beyond the scope of the paramedic while functioning as the sole practitioner in the ambulance setting. Must be able to operate and troubleshoot a ventilator, patient sedation, noninvasive position pressure ventilation, chest tube monitoring, and monitoring of central lines. Possesses knowledge of medications outside of the paramedic scope and multiple medicated infusions
• Prior work experience in an emergency or pre-hospital setting is strongly preferred

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
• Support for your career growth through Professional Development Opportunities and Career Development Center
• Ability to grow and expand your EMS skills working within a dynamic patient population, paired with continual learning and educational opportunities
• Competitive Compensation: Enjoy an attractive hourly rate, based on your years of experience, ensuring your skills and dedication are valued and rewarded
• Flexible work schedules for early risers, night owls, weekenders, and everyone in between allowing you to maintain a work-life balance
• Be supported with 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

Gundersen Health System Ambulance is the place to be for Paramedics! Our ambulance services offer progressive protocols, modern and high-quality equipment, a friendly work environment, along with excellent pay and benefits. It is our philosophy to treat our Paramedics with autonomy and as true health care professionals. As part of a large integrated health system, our Paramedics play a significant role in the outcomes of our patients and are treated with value and respect by all area health care providers.

If you're looking for a flexible opportunity to use your Paramedic skills to help us deliver Love + Medicine while proudly caring for our communities and families with compassion, innovation, and excellence then we encourage you to apply today!

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 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. Together, we inspire your best life by relentlessly caring, learning, and innovating.