Paramedic - Gundersen Health System Ambulance - Richland Center

Responsibilities

• What's Available:
• Fulltime, 80 hours biweekly (1.0 FTE)
• 24/48 Work Schedule: Work a 24-hour shift, have 48 hours off
• 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 receive internal training for Incident Command System & Certified Emergency Vehicle Operation (CEVO)
• Starting pay of $23.82 per hour and up, based on your years of experience

Requirements

• High School Diploma or equivalency
• Must have a paramedic license in Wisconsin to begin employment, with paramedic license in Iowa required within 90 days of hire date
• National Registry of EMTS as a National Paramedic (NRP)
• Valid Wisconsin, Minnesota or Iowa driver's license
• Current Infant-Adult BLS for Health Care Providers from American Heart Association or American Red Cross
• Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) & Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS)
• Registered nurses that maintain NREMT and EMT licenses and are approved as an RN Exemption through the states of Iowa and Wisconsin, would replace the requirements for the NRP and Paramedic licenses for this position
• Prior work experience in an emergency or pre-hospital setting is strongly preferred
• Additional Education, Learning, Licensure, and Certification Required After Hire:
• Iowa Paramedic License is required within 90 days of hire for Home Stations of West Union, Richland Center, and Prairie du Chien
• ICS 100, 200 and 700 certificates required within 60 days of hire
• Certified Emergency Vehicle Operation (CEVO) within 60 days of hire
• 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
• Ability to grow and expand your EMS skills working within a dynamic patient population, paired with continual learning and educational opportunities
• 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
• Support for your career growth and advancement through departmental leadership support, Professional Development Opportunities, our Tuition Investment Program, and Career Development Center
• Competitive Compensation: Enjoy an attractive hourly rate, 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 401k match & annual discretionary base contribution
• Flexible work schedules for early risers, night owls, weekenders, and everyone in between allowing you to maintain a work

Benefits

Additional Information

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: 40 Gundersen Health System Ambulance (GHSA) is seeking a fulltime Paramedic to join our highly committed and driven Richland Center ambulance team 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 interfacility medical services 24 hours a day. 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 package. 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 healthcare providers.

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