Paramedic

Ascension; Appleton (WI); On-site; USD 60,000 - 85,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health coverage

Retirement plan

PTO & holidays

Tuition reimbursement

Employee Assistance Program

Parental leave

Job summary

Ascension in Appleton, WI, invites applications for an Emergency Department specialist focused on rapid assessment and advanced life-support care for critically ill or injured patients. You’ll work three 12-hour day shifts (3am–3pm) in a fast-paced hospital setting.

You’ll collaborate with physicians, nurses and transport teams to stabilize patients, perform timely interventions, and monitor vital signs. Required credentials include ALS and BLS within specified timelines, Wisconsin paramedic

Qualifications

• ALS and BLS certifications required within specified timelines.
• Wisconsin paramedic licensure required prior to hire.
• Education: High School diploma or higher; relevant formal training accepted.

Responsibilities

• Deliver rapid, advanced life-support care and clinical evaluations for critically ill or injured patients in emergency situations.
• Stabilize patients through timely medical interventions in collaboration with physicians, RNs, and transport teams.
• Execute transport protocols while monitoring and communicating vital status updates.
• Educate patients and families about acute health conditions and emergency procedures.
• Maintain emergency equipment and transport vehicles at peak readiness for safety.

Skills

Critical thinking

Fast decision making

Team collaboration

Communication skills

Education

Paramedic credential

Advanced Life Support (ALS)

BLS Provider

Driver's License

Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS)

Job description

• Schedule: Full time days | three 12-hour shifts per week 3am -3pm

Your future role at a glance

• Location: Appleton, WI
• Facility: St. Elizabeth Hospital
• Department: Emergency Department
• Schedule: Full time days | three 12-hour shifts per week 3am -3pm

How you’ll make an impact in this role

• Deliver rapid, advanced life-support care and clinical evaluations to critically ill or injured patients during high-stakes emergency situations.
• Stabilize patients through timely medical interventions in close collaboration with attending physicians, registered nurses, and emergency transport teams.
• Execute transport team protocols with precision while continuously monitoring, recording, and communicating vital patient status updates.
• Empower patients and families through clear, population-specific education regarding acute health conditions and emergency therapeutic procedures.
• Maintain emergency equipment and transport vehicles at peak operational readiness to ensure maximum safety for patients, the public, and care teams.

What Minimum Requirements You’ll Need

Licensure / Certification / Registration:

• Advanced Life Support obtained within 6 Months (180 days) of hire date or job transfer date required. American Heart Association or American Red Cross accepted.
• BLS Provider obtained within 1 Month (30 days) of hire date or job transfer date required. American Heart Association or American Red Cross accepted.
• Drivers License credentialed from the Wisconsin Department of Motor Vehicles obtained prior to hire date or job transfer date required.
• Paramedic credentialed from the Wisconsin Department of Health Services obtained prior to hire date or job transfer date required.
• Pediatric Advanced Life Support. American Heart Association or American Red Cross accepted preferred.

Education

• High School diploma equivalency with 2 years of cumulative experience OR Associate's degree/Technical degree OR 4 years of applicable cumulative job specific experience required.

Benefits that help you thrive

• Comprehensive health coverage: medical, dental, vision, prescription coverage and HSA/FSA options
• Financial security & retirement: employer-matched 403(b), planning and hardship resources, disability and life insurance
• Time to recharge: pro-rated paid time off (PTO) and holidays
• Career growth: Ascension-paid tuition (Vocare), reimbursement, ongoing professional development and online learning
• Emotional well-being: Employee Assistance Program, counseling and peer support, spiritual care and stress management resources
• Family support: parental leave, adoption assistance and family benefits
• Other benefits: optional legal and pet insurance, transportation savings and more

Life at Ascension: Where purpose meets opportunity

Ascension is a leading nonprofit Catholic health system with a culture and associate experience grounded in service, growth, care and connection. We empower our 99,000+ associates to bring their skills and expertise every day to reimagining healthcare, together. Recognized as one of the Best 150+ Places to Work in Healthcare and a Military-Friendly Gold Employer, you'll find an inclusive and supportive environment where your contributions truly matter.

Equal employment opportunity employer

Ascension provides Equal Employment Opportunities (EEO) to all associates and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex/gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, pregnancy, childbirth, and related medical conditions, lactation, breastfeeding, national origin, citizenship, age, disability, genetic information, veteran status, marital status, all as defined by applicable law, and any other legally protected status or characteristic in accordance with applicable federal, state and local laws. For further information, view the EEO Know Your Rights (English) poster or EEO Know Your Rights (Spanish) poster.

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