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0Gundersen Health System Ambulance (GHSA) is seeking a Paramedic to join our highly committed and driven Tomah & Richland Center ambulance teams 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 inter-facility medical services 24 hours a day.
This is a Premium Pay, non-benefitted, Paramedic position with a flat rate of $46 per hour.
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 both Rural 911 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:
PRN 2 - Premium Pay Paramedic is a 1-year commitment, non-benefitted position
Minimum of a 108 hours worked, including at least 4 weekend shifts, per 6-week schedule
Self-schedule flexibility based on scheduling preference and department need
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 provide internal training for Incident Command System & Certified Emergency Vehicle Operation (CEVO)
Flat rate of $46 per hour, orientation and education are paid at an alternate rate of pay based on your years of Paramedic experience
What You'll Need:
High School Diploma or equivalency
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 date
Must have a paramedic license in either Iowa or Wisconsin to begin employment, with paramedic licenses in Iowa, Wisconsin and Minnesota all required within 90 days of the hire date
National Registry of EMTS as a National Paramedic (NRP)
Valid Wisconsin, Minnesota or Iowa driver’s license
Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS)
Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS)
Current Infant-Adult Basic Life Support for Health Care Providers (with hands on learning)
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
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
Support for your career growth through Professional Development Opportunities and Career Development Center
Ability to grow and expand your EMS skills working within a dynamic patient population, paired with continual learning and educational opportunities
Enjoy an attractive hourly rate ensuring your skills and dedication are valued and rewarded
Flexible work schedules for early risers, night owls, weekenders, and everyone in between allowing you to maintain a work-life balance
Be 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
Gundersen Health System Ambulance is the place to be for Paramedics! Our ambulance services offer progressive protocols, modern and high-quality equipment, and a friendly work environment. 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.
If you're looking for a flexible opportunity to use your Paramedic skills to help us deliver Love + Medicine while proudly caring for our communities and families with compassion, innovation, and excellence then we encourage you to apply today!
About Gundersen Health System:
Gundersen Health System 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 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.
If you need assistance with any portion of the application or have questions about the position, please contact HR-Recruitment@gundersenhealth.org or call 608-775-0267.
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.
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