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*Sign-on Bonus of up to $2,500*

Gundersen Health System is seeking a part-time Paramedic to join our highly committed and dynamic Emergency Services hospital team as we provide excellent quality care to over 65,000 patients of all ages annually. Prior work experience in an emergency or pre-hospital setting is strongly preferred.  

What You Will Do? 

As a Paramedic you play a direct role in saving the lives of our patients each day by serving our patients in a safe environment promoting long-term recovery. In this department, Paramedics are expected to perform with a high degree of clinical and professional aptitude while helping deliver patient care as part of a professional multidisciplinary team of Providers, RNs, Paramedics, EMTs, Respiratory Therapists, Health Unit Coordinators, Social Workers, and more. 

Emergency Services, a Level II ACS-verified Trauma Center, is a high-energy, patient-centered environment providing excellent quality care to over 65,000 patients of all ages annually. This department consists of 45 total patient exam rooms including ten Urgent Care rooms, five resuscitation/trauma/critical care rooms, and three dedicated Behavioral Health rooms. Patients have 24-hour access to laboratory, X-ray, and surgical services. We are also a Stroke Center with 24/7 neuro-interventional capabilities and a Chest Pain Center with 24/7 interventional cardiac catheterization lab capabilities. Emergency Services is recognized and acknowledged for excellence throughout the department through metrics and patient experience that is difficult to find anywhere else in the nation. In 2023, we also were an Emergency Nurses Association (ENA) Lantern Award recipient.

What's Available:

• Part-time, 60 hours biweekly (0.75 FTE)
• Will orientate/train as close to full-time as possible for 8-12 weeks
• 12hr night shifts (7p-7a) with every third weekend/holiday rotation
• Starting pay of $23.41/hr and up, based on your years of experience, along with generous shift/weekend/holiday differentials

What You'll Need: 

• Post High School education in a specialized field: completion of an approved paramedic program by the State of Wisconsin
• Valid Emergency Medical Technician - Paramedic - Wisconsin (EMT-P) or National Registry Emergency Medical Technician - Paramedic (NREMT-P) or Critical Care Paramedic Endorsement (CCEMT-P) 
• Current Infant-Adult Basic Life Support for Health Care Providers
• Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) 
• Minimum of 6 months prior direct patient care experience required
• Prior emergency or pre-hospital experience is strongly preferred

What You'll Get:

• 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
• Departmental leadership that supports you as you do your best work including a Clinical Nurse Leader (CNL), Clinical Manager, working Supervisors (who are readily available and understand the bedside), Professional Development Nurse, and Quality Improvement Specialist Nurse
• A team-oriented department focused on teaching, which is guaranteed to expand critical thinking skills and clinical skillset
• Competitive Compensation: Enjoy an attractive hourly rate, based on your years of experience, as well as generous shift differentials, 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
• 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
• Support for your career growth through Professional Development Opportunities, our Tuition Investment Program, and Career Development Center
• 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!
• Relocation assistance available
• Unlimited potential at one of the leading health systems in the midwestern United States

If you're looking for an opportunity to use your Paramedic skills to help us deliver Love + Medicine then apply today!

About Gundersen Health System:

Gundersen Health System is a physician-led, not-for-profit healthcare system that includes a teaching hospital; community clinics; affiliate hospitals, clinics, and nursing homes; behavioral health services; vision centers; pharmacies; and air and ground ambulance services. We serve more than 500,000 residents throughout 19 counties throughout western Wisconsin, northeastern Iowa, and southeastern Minnesota. Our La Crosse, WI main campus is a 325-bed teaching hospital, tertiary referral center, and a Level II Trauma Center. Together, we inspire your best life by relentlessly caring, learning, and innovating.

*Sign-on Bonus of $2,500 paid after 6 months of employment at Gundersen Health System.*

Job Description:

The Paramedic functions as a collaborative team member under the supervision of the RN in performing delegated medical and nursing functions. The Paramedic assists in the treatment and care of patients of all ages in accordance with established policies, protocols, and standards to provide quality care.

Major Responsibilities:
1. Assists and collaborates with the RN and other members of the healthcare team in delivering patient care in an emergent or urgent setting.
2. Administers prescribed medications under the direct supervision and/or delegation of the RN. May participate in monitoring the administration of blood products but may not initiate.
3. Demonstrates effective communications skills within the healthcare team. Documents interventions, data, and patient response accurately and concisely, in a timely manner.
4. Demonstrates knowledge and use of appropriate equipment including that used for defibrillation, pacing and cardioversion. Responds to Code Blues according to policy and provides monitoring, defibrillation and other skills measures as directed.
5. Works as a member of the trauma team, performing technical skills in the care and treatment of patients with multiple injuries including management of advanced airways.
6. Provides specialty care services as required including, but not limited to EKGs, blood glucose testing and use of intoximeters.
7. Creates and maintains sterile fields and assists physicians with sterile procedures.
8. Responsible for IV starts in the unit including, but not limited to IV site selection, catheter selection, establishing and maintaining flow rate.
9. Provides information for cast/splint care and maintenance, Foley care and maintenance, and provide crutch/cane/walking training.
10. Maintain responsibility for collection of Department of Transportation (DOT) and non-DOT specimens for drug testing per policy as well as conducting breath alcohol testing during off hours to fulfill contracts between Gundersen Business Health and local businesses. Must maintain competency in the proper specimen collection as well as documentation. This is done in La Crosse only.
11. Works with EMT/Paramedic students and/or orientees to supervise their education experience and deliver of optimal patient care.
12. Performs other duties as assigned.
13. Maintains patient confidentiality.
14. Maintains positive communications with patient care departments in regards to patient care and related concerns. Develop ongoing relationships with area EMS and Law Enforcement Center.
15. Participate in quality improvement activities in order to continually improve patient care health outcomes and unit operations. Participate in staff meetings.
16. Demonstrates role accountability by adhering to Gundersen Health System mission statement, policies and confidentiality statement.

Education and Learning:
REQUIRED
Post High School education in a specialized field: completion of an approved paramedic program by the State of Wisconsin

DESIRED
High School Diploma or equivalency + completion of a Certified Nursing Assistant program or completion of basic EMT class

Work Experience:
REQUIRED
6 months Prior direct patient care experience.

DESIRED
6 months Related work experience.

License and Certifications:
REQUIRED
Emergency Medical Technician - Paramedic - Wisconsin (EMT-P) or National Registry Emergency Medical Technician - Paramedic (NREMT-P) or Critical Care Paramedic Endorsement (CCEMT-P)
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.

DESIRED
Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS) or Emergency Nursing Pediatric Course (ENPC) or Trauma Nurse Core Course (TNCC) or Wisconsin Registered Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) or Pre Hospital Trauma Life Support (PHTLS) or Basic Trauma Life Support (BTLS) certification

Age Specific Population Served:
Infant (less than 1 year)
Pediatric (1 - 12 years)
Adolescent (13 - 17 years)
Adult (18 - 64 years)
Geriatric (65 years & older)

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

Environmental Conditions:
Exposed to infectious diseases.

Physical Requirements/Demands Of The Position:
Walking/Standing Continually (67-100% or 8 hours)
Squatting Occasionally (6-33% or 3 hours)
Kneeling/Half Kneel Occasionally (6-33% or 3 hours)
Reaching - Shoulder Level Frequently (34-66% or 5.5 hours)
Reaching - Below Shoulder Frequently (34-66% or 5.5 hours)
Reaching - Above Shoulder Frequently (34-66% or 5.5 hours)
Push/Pull (Static Force) Frequently (34-66% or 5.5 hours)

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

Equal Opportunity Employer