EMT | Tri-State Ambulance | Fulltime & Part-time

Gundersen Health System; La Crosse (WI); On-site; USD 35,000 - 52,000; Full time

Job summary

Tri-State Ambulance is seeking EMTs to provide high-quality medical care and transportation for patients in Wisconsin. You will work under pressure, follow medical guidelines, and maintain all equipment and documentation with professionalism.

Required qualifications include a high school diploma or GED, NREMT certification, Wisconsin and Minnesota licensure, and active CPR/CEVO credentials. This role requires a valid driver's license and a commitment to teamwork and patient service.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required, EMT program completion preferred.
• Must be licensed as EMT in Wisconsin and Minnesota.
• Current NREMT certification and CPR (Health Care Provider) certification required.
• CEVO certification or equivalent required.

Responsibilities

• Provide medical care and transportation for ill or injured patients.
• Maintain knowledge of onboard equipment, policies, and medical guidelines.
• Demonstrate professional behavior and teamwork with EMS and public safety teams.
• Inspect and safely operate emergency vehicles, including a valid driver's license.
• Document information accurately for Tri-State Ambulance, state, and local medical control.
• Maintain current certifications (NREMT, CPR) and adhere to state laws.

Skills

Oral and written communication

Problem solving

Policy knowledge

Driver's license

CEVO certification

NREMT certification

CPR certification

Teamwork/ collaboration

Education

High school diploma or GED

NREMT program completion

Job description

Love + medicine is who we are, it's what we do, it's why people want to work here.

Scheduled Weekly Hours

40

What's Available

• Fulltime and part-time EMTs at Tri-State Ambulance

What You'll Do

EMTs provide medical care and transportation for patients who are ill or injured. They should possess excellent patient service skills, the ability to work well under pressure, and the ability to make quick informed decisions about patient health. They are expected to be familiar with all onboard equipment, policies, and medical guidelines which pertain to their position. Major responsibilities include:

• Demonstrate knowledge and understanding of, and compliance with, all Tri-State Ambulance policies and procedures
• Demonstrate the attitude of a health care professional to include, but not be limited to: maintaining a clean appearance; demonstrating courteous, professional and ethical behavior; and demonstrating the ability to work cooperatively with other members of the EMS health care system
• Demonstrate the skills and knowledge of a Nationally Registered EMT per the standards set forth by the United States Department of Transportation, National Highway Traffic Safety Administration, the State of Wisconsin, and the EMS medical director
• Demonstrate a sincere desire to continually improve and upgrade the skills and knowledge of the emergency medical profession
• Demonstrate the ability to render competent patient care within the guidelines of Tri-State Ambulance
• Demonstrate the skills and knowledge required to inspect, safely operate, and maintain an emergency vehicle, including possession of a current and valid driver's license, and demonstrate knowledge and compliance with all State laws pertaining to the safe operation of an emergency vehicle
• Demonstrate the skills and knowledge required to inspect, safely operate, and maintain all equipment and tools relevant to an EMT
• Demonstrate the ability to work with other members of the medical and public safety communities
• Demonstrate the ability to accurately and completely document information required by Tri-State Ambulance, the State of Wisconsin, and local medical control
• Demonstrate physical ability to perform all tasks required in the performance of duties as an EMT
• Demonstrate the ability to clean and maintain the cleanliness of Tri-State Ambulance property, including, but not limited to, its vehicles, equipment, buildings and surrounding area(s)
• Perform additional tasks as assigned by Tri-State Ambulance Operations Supervisors and management

What You'll Need

• High school diploma or general education degree
• Completion of a qualified NREMT program with the ability to be licensed in Wisconsin and Minnesota
• Excellent oral and written communication skills
• Ability to deal with problems involving several abstract and concrete variables in standardized situations
• Good working knowledge of all policies and procedures including local, state, and federal guidelines
• Must maintain current and valid Driver’s License
• ICS 100, 200, 700 completions
• Must maintain current certification as a Certified Emergency Vehicle Operator (CEVO), or its equivalent
• Must maintain current and valid Wisconsin, Minnesota and NREMT certification
• Must maintain current and valid CPR (Health Care Provider) certification, or its equivalent

We inspire your best life by relentlessly caring, learning and innovating. This is our purpose. Together with our values - belonging, respect, excellence, accountability, teamwork and humility - our pillars set our foundation and our future.

Equal Opportunity Employer