Flight Paramedic - Gundersen Air - Sparta

gundersenhealth; Sparta (WI); On-site; USD 31,000 - 45,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive pay with shift differentia

401(k) with match

Paid time off

Job summary

Gundersen Health System is seeking a Flight Paramedic to join a dedicated transport team. You will work with a Flight Nurse and pilot to deliver high‑level patient care during medical air transfers, using established protocols and critical thinking to determine and execute the care plan.

The role requires autonomous practice, strong trauma skills, and the ability to function in extended 24-hour shifts. You will cross-train across locations during orientation and support continuous professional

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or equivalency + approved EMT-Paramedic course
• 3-4 years' work experience in the 911 arena as an EMT-Paramedic
• 1-year Interfacility transport or Critical Care transport experience preferred
• Valid Wisconsin, Minnesota or Iowa driver’s license
• NREMT-P
• EMT-P licenses for WI/MN/IA
• BLS for Health Care Providers, ACLS & PALS
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills
• Ability to work independently and in a team
• Ability to work extended 24-hour shifts

Responsibilities

• Provide critical care during medical transport of critically ill or injured patients
• Assess patient condition and develop plan of care for transfer
• Establish and prioritize medical procedures for the transfer
• Demonstrate advanced trauma skills (intubation, cricothyrotomy, IV access)
• Assist pilot inflight and operate navigation equipment as needed

Skills

Advanced trauma skills

Excellent communication

Independent work

Team collaboration

Critical thinking

Education

High School Diploma + EMT-Paramedic course

Associate degree in health-related field

NREMT-P (paramedic) certification

Job description

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

Scheduled Weekly Hours

36

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, one 24-hour shift and one 12-hour shift per week
• Starting pay of $27.62 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 Decorah, IA 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)
• 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 flexibil