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

About the role

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. We provide the most advanced pre-hospital patient care across nearly 1,000 square miles in parts of Iowa and Wisconsin, responding to 911 calls and interfacility transfers 24 hours a day with a dedicated staff of Paramedics and EMTs.

Responsibilities

• Respond to, treat, and transport patients in emergency and non-emergency settings
• Function as a crew member on ambulances in rural 911 and interfacility transfer environments
• Provide transfer services for Gundersen Critical Access hospitals and non-affiliated hospitals throughout the region
• Deliver Paramedic-level clinical care to patients of all ages in accordance with established policies, protocols, and standards under Gundersen Health System medical direction

Schedule

• Casual/On-Call (non-benefit eligible position)
• 12 & 24 hour shifts; must work a minimum of 24 hours of open shifts per month
• Located at the ambulance station during scheduled shift(s)
• After New Employee Orientation, orient to the bay and rigs at site-specific location and complete 10×12 hr ride-along shifts with a Field Training Officer
• Provide internal training for Incident Command System & Certified Emergency Vehicle Operation (CEVO)

Pay

Starting pay of $25.95 per hour and up, based on years of experience.

Requirements

• 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
• Critical care endorsement paramedic license in Iowa or Wisconsin to begin employment; Wisconsin critical care endorsement required within 60 days of hire
• 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 (BLS) with hands-on learning
• Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS)
• Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS)
• Demonstrate Critical Care Paramedic skills and knowledge per USDOT, NHTSA, Wisconsin DHS, Minnesota EMSRB, National Registry of EMTs, and EMS Medical Director standards
• Ability to independently initiate and maintain medical procedures, medications, and evaluations beyond paramedic scope in the ambulance setting
• Operate and troubleshoot ventilators, patient sedation, noninvasive positive pressure ventilation, chest tube monitoring, and central line monitoring
• Knowledge of medications outside paramedic scope and multiple medicated infusions
• Prior work experience in an emergency or pre-hospital setting strongly preferred

Benefits

• Unlimited potential at one of the leading health systems in the Midwestern United States
• Highly adaptable, mission-driven organization with a supportive work environment and culture that values and appreciates you
• Professional development opportunities and access to a Career Development Center
• Expand EMS skills within a dynamic patient population with continual learning and educational opportunities
• Competitive hourly rate based on experience
• Flexible schedules for early risers, night owls, weekenders, and all schedules in between to support work-life balance
• State-of-the-art medical equipment including ventilators, heart monitors, and IV pumps; advanced ambulance and dispatch technology
• Continuous medical control by Gundersen emergency and specialty physicians
• Clinical benchmarks ensure consistently high-quality patient care

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 across 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.