Schedule Weekly Hours:

Responds, treats, and transports patients in emergency and non-emergency settings. Functions as a crew member of an ambulance in both the 911 and the interfacility transfer environments. Performs paramedic level clinical care under the guidelines of Gundersen Health System medical direction.

Major Responsibilities:

1. Demonstrate the skills and knowledge of a Paramedic per the standards set forth by the United States Department of Transportation, National Highway Traffic Safety and Administration, the Wisconsin Department of Health Services, the Iowa Bureau of Emergency and Trauma Services, the Minnesota Emergency Medical Service Regulatory Board, the National Registry of EMTs, and the EMS Medical Director.
2. Demonstrate the ability to render competent and clinically proficient patient care.
3. Demonstrate knowledge and understanding of, and compliance with, all protocols for medical care per Gundersen Health System Ambulance policies and local Medical Control.
4. Demonstrate the attitude of a Health Care Professional to include, but not be limited to maintaining a clean appearance; demonstrating courteous, professional and ethical behavior; and demonstrating the ability to work cooperatively with other members of the EMS Health Care System.
5. Demonstrate the skills and knowledge required to inspect, safely operate, and maintain an emergency vehicle, including possession of a current and valid driver's license, and demonstrate knowledge and compliance with all State laws pertaining to the safe operation of an emergency vehicle.
6. Demonstrate the skills and knowledge required to inspect, safely operate, and maintain all equipment and tools relevant to a Paramedic.
7. Demonstrate ability to function in an extended shift (24 hours or greater) environment and be able to constructively utilize down-time between responses or transfers.
8. Demonstrate willingness to follow safety and fatigue guidelines including reporting of fatigue as outlined in policy.
9. Demonstrate knowledge and understanding of, and compliance with, Gundersen Health System Ambulance and local communications policies and procedures.
10. Demonstrate the ability to communicate patient information to other members of the health care profession.
11. Demonstrate the ability to communicate information through the proper chain of command, to the management and other employees of Gundersen Health System Ambulance.
12. Demonstrate knowledge and compliance with local, state and regional emergency medical dispatching system operations.
13. Demonstrate the ability to accurately and completely document information required by Gundersen Health System Ambulance, the Wisconsin Department of Health Services, the Iowa Bureau of Emergency and Trauma Services, the Minnesota Emergency Medical Service Regulatory Board, and local Medical Control.
14. Demonstrate knowledge and understanding of, and compliance with, all Gundersen Health System Ambulance policies and procedures.
15. Demonstrate a sincere desire to continually improve and upgrade the skills and knowledge of the emergency medical profession.
16. Demonstrate the ability to document and maintain a record of all continuing education credit hours on the form(s) specified by Gundersen Health System Ambulance, the Wisconsin Department of Health Services, the Iowa Bureau of Emergency and Trauma Services, the Minnesota Emergency Medical Service Regulatory Board, the National Registry of Emergency Medical Technicians, and local medical control.
17. Assures vehicles and stations are maintained in a clean and orderly fashion.
18. Performs additional tasks as assigned by Gundersen Health System Ambulance Lead Paramedics and management.

Education and Learning:

REQUIRED

High school or equivalency and

ICS 100, 200 and 700 certificates required within 60 days of hire

Work Experience:

REQUIRED

None

License and Certifications:

REQUIRED

• Must have a paramedic license in either Iowa or Wisconsin to begin employment, with paramedic licenses in Iowa, Wisconsin and Minnesota all required within 60 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) from one of the following programs; American Heart Association or American Red Cross.
• Certified Emergency Vehicle Operation (CEVO) or equivalent required within 60 days of hire date

• 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

Age Specific Population:

Neonatal

Pediatric

Adolescent

Adult

Geriatric

Osha Category:

Category 1 - Employees in this job title have a reasonably anticipated risk of occupational exposure to blood and/or other potentially infectious materials.

Environmental Conditions:

Subject to inside environmental conditions (Protection from weather conditions but not necessarily from temperature changes. For example, these conditions would include an environment with no air conditioning, working in a freezer or working near a boiler.)

Subject to outside environmental conditions (No effective protection from weather)

Subject to extreme cold (temperatures below 32 degrees for more than one hour)

Subject to extreme heat (temperatures above 100 degrees for period of more than one hour)

Subject to noise (There is enough noise to cause the worker to shout in order to be heard)

Subject to vibration (Exposure to oscillating movements of the extremities or whole body)

Subject to hazards (Includes a variety of physical conditions, such as proximity to moving mechanical parts or vehicles, electrical current, working on scaffolding, exposure to chemicals, etc.)

Subject to atmospheric conditions (One or more of the following conditions that affect the respiratory system or the skin: fumes, odors, dusts, mists, gases or poor ventilation)

Required to wear a respirator

Required to function in narrow aisles or passageways

Exposed to infectious diseases

Subject to both inside and outside environmental conditions

Physical Requirements/Demands of The Position:

Sitting approximately 8 hours total in a day

Walking/Standing approximately 3 hours total in a day

Driving approximately 8 hours in a day

Stooping/Bending approximately 30 minutes to 1.5 hours total in a day

Squatting approximately 30 minutes to 1.5 hours total in a day

Kneeling/Half Kneel approximately 30 minutes to 1.5 hours total in a day

Climbing Stairs approximately 30 minutes to 1.5 hours total in a day

Reaching - Shoulder Level approximately 30 minutes to 1.5 hours total in a day

Reaching - Below Shoulder approximately 30 minutes to 1.5 hours total in a day

Reaching - Above Shoulder approximately 30 minutes to 1.5 hours total in a day

Repetitive Actions - Pinch Forces approximately 30 minutes to 1.5 hours total in a day, 0-25lbs

Repetitive Actions - Grip Forces approximately 30 minutes to 1.5 hours total in a day, 50-75lbs

Repetitive Actions - Fine manipulation approximately 30 minutes to 1.5 hours total in a day

Lifting Floor to Waist approximately 30 minutes to 1.5 hours total in a day, 100-150lbs

Lifting Waist to Overhead approximately 30 minutes to 1.5 hours total in a day, 0-25lbs

Carrying more than 50 feet approximately 30 minutes to 1.5 hours total in a day, 100-150lbs

Carrying less than 50 feet approximately 30 minutes to 1.5 hours total in a day, 100-150lbs

Pushing or Pulling approximately 30 minutes to 1.5 hours total in a day, 50-75lbs

If you need assistance with any portion of the application or have questions about the position, please contact or call 608-775-0267

Equal Opportunity Employer