Gundersen Health System Ambulance (GHSA) is seeking a casual on-call EMT to join our highly committed and driven West Union, IA 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 911 emergency response and interfacility medical services 24 hours a day.
What You'll Do:
As an EMT, 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 EMT-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:
Casual/On-Call (non-benefit eligible position)
12 & 24 hour shifts, must work a minimum of 24 hours of open shifts per month
Will be located at the West Union, IA 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)
Starting pay of $17.93 per hour and up, based on your years of experience
What You'll Need:
High School Diploma or equivalency
National Registry Emergency Medical Technician - Basic (NREMT)
Wisconsin Emergency Medical Technician - Basic (EMT-B) by time of start; with Iowa EMT license within 90 days of the hire date
Valid Wisconsin, Minnesota, or Iowa driver’s license
Current Infant-Adult Basic Life Support (BLS) for Health Care Providers (with hands-on learning)
Certified Emergency Vehicle Operation (CEVO) or equivalent & ICS 100, 200 and 700 course certificates required within 60 days of hire
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 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 our Career Development Center
Ability to grow and expand your EMS skills working within a dynamic patient population, paired with continual learning and educational opportunities
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 offers progressive protocols, modern and high-quality equipment, a friendly work environment, along with excellent pay and benefits. As part of a large integrated health system, our EMTs 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, part-time opportunity to use your EMT 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 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 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.
I f you need assistance with any portion of the application or have questions about the position, please contact [email protected] or call 608-775-0267.
