Paramedic | Gundersen Health System Ambulance | Richland Center

Gundersen Health System; Richland Center (WI); On-site; USD 29,000 - 39,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Wellness program with incentives

Tuition Investment Program

Career development opportunities

Competitive compensation and benefits

Job summary

Gundersen Health System Ambulance is seeking a full-time Paramedic to join the Richland Center ambulance team, delivering advanced pre-hospital care to a large service area across parts of Iowa and Wisconsin.

The role requires a Wisconsin Paramedic license, NRP, and BLS/ACLS/PALS certifications, with 24/48 hour shifts and starting pay of $24.36 per hour based on experience.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or equivalency.
• Paramedic license in Wisconsin to begin employment.
• 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.
• ACLS and PALS certifications.

Responsibilities

• Respond, treat, and transport patients in emergency and non-emergency settings.
• Function as a crew member of an ambulance in Rural 911 and interfacility transfers.
• Provide Paramedic-level clinical care under Gundersen Health System medical direction.

Skills

EMS patient care

Team collaboration

Crisis management

Education

High School Diploma

Wisconsin Paramedic License

NRP - National Paramedic Certification

BLS for Health Care Providers

ACLS

PALS

Tools

CEVO

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 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.

What You'll Do:

As a Paramedic, you will respond, treat, and transport patients in emergency and non-emergency settings. You will function as a crew member of an ambulance in Rural 911, paramedic intercepts, and interfacility transfer environments, providing transfer services for Gundersen Critical Access hospitals and non-affiliated hospitals throughout the region. You will perform Paramedic-level clinical care to patients of all ages in accordance with established policies, protocols, and standards under the guidelines of Gundersen Health System medical direction.

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 $24.36 per hour and up, based on your years of experience.

What You’ll Need:

• High School Diploma or equivalency
• Must have a paramedic license in Wisconsin to begin employment
• 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 hireICS 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-life balance
• Paid Time Off (PTO) combines vacation, sick, and personal days into one balance to allow you the flexibility to use your time off as you need
• Other benefits include a Wellness program with incentives, employer-paid life insurance and AD&D, optional short-term and long-term disability coverage, an employee assistance program, identity theft protection, pet insurance, Inspire & Celebrate colleague recognition and rewards program, a discount program, and more!
• 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.
• 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 health care providers.

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 throughout 19 counties annually. Our physician-led, not-for-profit healthcare system includes a 325-bed teaching hospital, tertiary referral center, 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. Our mission is simple yet profound: Together, we inspire your best life by relentlessly caring, learning, and innovating. We deliver Love + Medicine every day to change lives in our communities and enrich the lives of our employees.

Equal Opportunity Employer

Around here, loving your job is part of the job. Join our mission in changing healthcare while finding a career you'll love! Gundersen Health System offers a proud, local history spanning more than 100 years. Our personalized patient care model is only the beginning of what you will experience as we foster population health transformation and innovation to serve our communities and you. We've made it a priority to enrich the lives of our employees as they find a career they love. Using each employee’s unique talents and passions, Gundersen is committed to delivering exceptional patient and family-centered care to the communities we serve. You can be part of an exciting, 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 offering an employee-first culture, work-life balance, and career advancement & growth opportunities. This culture allows our organization to attract elite talent, like yourself!

What You Can Expect:

• Empowerment to shape your work environment, encouragement to improve processes and create efficiencies, and support when seeking opportunities for growth
• Culture that encourages self-care and provides you with opportunities to be your best self at work and at home
• Competitive compensation and comprehensive benefits packages, as applicable, ensuring your comfort and well-being as a valuable team member
• Support for your career growth through Professional Development Opportunities, our Tuition Investment Program, Career Development Center, and online continuing education courses

Inside our walls and our neighborhoods, we deliver world-class medical care and the right amount of love. We call it LOVE + MEDICINE and it’s more than our practice. It is who we are. Gundersen Health System, based in La Crosse, WI, is the leading provider of primary and specialized care in western Wisconsin, southeast Minnesota, and northeast Iowa; serving more than 500,000 residents throughout 22 counties. Our physician-led, not-for-profit healthcare system includes a 325-bed teaching hospital, tertiary referral center, and Level II Trauma Center; community clinics; 6 affiliate critical access hospitals; 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. We deliver Love + Medicine every day to change lives in our communities and enrich the lives of our employees.

A rewarding career and an excellent quality of life awaits you. Learn more about our excellence in patient care, education, research, culture, and something we call Love + Medicine at www.gundersenhealth.org/careers/life.