Gundersen Health System

Not-for-profit health system delivering comprehensive care

Emergency Medical Technician

Nursing & Frontline Patient CareConfirmed live in the last 24 hours

Full-timeLa Crosse, WI, USANo salary listedIn-person

About the Job

Requirements

A high school diploma or general education degree is required.
Completion of a qualified National Registry of Emergency Medical Technicians program with the ability to be licensed in Wisconsin and Minnesota is required.
Excellent oral and written communication skills are required.
The ability to deal with problems involving several abstract and concrete variables in standardized situations is required.
Working knowledge of policies and procedures, including local, state, and federal guidelines, is required.
A current and valid driver's license must be maintained.
Completion of Incident Command System 100, 200, and 700 courses is required.
Current certification as a Certified Emergency Vehicle Operator, or an equivalent certification, must be maintained.
Current and valid Wisconsin, Minnesota, and National Registry of Emergency Medical Technicians certification must be maintained.
Current and valid Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation certification for health care providers, or an equivalent certification, must be maintained.

Responsibilities

Provide medical care and transportation for patients who are ill or injured.
Demonstrate knowledge of and compliance with all Tri-State Ambulance policies and procedures.
Maintain the attitude and conduct expected of a health care professional, including a clean appearance and courteous, professional, ethical, and cooperative behavior.
Demonstrate the skills and knowledge of a nationally registered Emergency Medical Technician according to applicable United States Department of Transportation, National Highway Traffic Safety Administration, Wisconsin, and medical director standards.
Continually improve and upgrade emergency medical skills and knowledge.
Render competent patient care within Tri-State Ambulance guidelines.
Inspect, safely operate, and maintain an emergency vehicle while complying with state laws governing emergency vehicle operation.
Inspect, safely operate, and maintain all equipment and tools relevant to an Emergency Medical Technician.
Work with members of the medical and public safety communities.
Accurately and completely document information required by Tri-State Ambulance, Wisconsin, and local medical control.
Perform all tasks required in the duties of an Emergency Medical Technician.
Clean and maintain Tri-State Ambulance property, including vehicles, equipment, buildings, and surrounding areas.
Perform additional tasks assigned by Tri-State Ambulance operations supervisors and management.

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Scheduled Weekly Hours:

What's Available:

Fulltime and part-time EMTs at Gundersen Tri-State Ambulance

What You'll Do:

EMTs provide medical care and transportation for patients who are ill or injured. They should possess excellent patient service skills, the ability to work well under pressure, and the ability to make quick informed decisions about patient health. They are expected to be familiar with all onboard equipment, policies, and medical guidelines which pertain to their position. Major responsibilities include:

Demonstrate knowledge and understanding of, and compliance with, all Tri-State Ambulance policies and procedures
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
Demonstrate the skills and knowledge of a Nationally Registered EMT per the standards set forth by the United States Department of Transportation, National Highway Traffic Safety Administration, the State of Wisconsin, and the EMS medical director
Demonstrate a sincere desire to continually improve and upgrade the skills and knowledge of the emergency medical profession
Demonstrate the ability to render competent patient care within the guidelines of Tri-State Ambulance
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
Demonstrate the skills and knowledge required to inspect, safely operate, and maintain all equipment and tools relevant to an EMT
Demonstrate the ability to work with other members of the medical and public safety communities
Demonstrate the ability to accurately and completely document information required by Tri-State Ambulance, the State of Wisconsin, and local medical control
Demonstrate physical ability to perform all tasks required in the performance of duties as an EMT
Demonstrate the ability to clean and maintain the cleanliness of Tri-State Ambulance property, including, but not limited to, its vehicles, equipment, buildings and surrounding area(s)
Perform additional tasks as assigned by Tri-State Ambulance Operations Supervisors and management

What You'll Need:

High school diploma or general education degree
Completion of a qualified NREMT program with the ability to be licensed in Wisconsin and Minnesota
Excellent oral and written communication skills
Ability to deal with problems involving several abstract and concrete variables in standardized situations
Good working knowledge of all policies and procedures including local, state, and federal guidelines
Must maintain current and valid Driver’s License
ICS 100, 200, 700 completions
Must maintain current certification as a Certified Emergency Vehicle Operator (CEVO), or its equivalent
Must maintain current and valid Wisconsin, Minnesota and NREMT certification
Must maintain current and valid CPR (Health Care Provider) certification, or its equivalent

If you need assistance with any portion of the application or have questions about the position, please contact the recruiter listed below:

Primary Recruiter:

Ted Medinger

Recruiter Email Address:

[email protected]

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Equal Opportunity Employer

About the Company

Gundersen Health System

Not-for-profit health system delivering comprehensive care

Gundersen Health System is a not-for-profit health network that provides primary, specialty, and emergency care through 11 hospitals and more than 100 clinics across Wisconsin, Minnesota, Iowa, and Michigan’s Upper Peninsula. It joined with Bellin Health in 2022 to form Emplify Health, creating a larger regional network. Its care model relies on a connected system of hospitals and clinics to deliver services across multiple settings with a focus on patient-centered care and empathy. The organization aims to improve healthy people and thriving communities by expanding access to coordinated, community-focused health care.

Company size: 1,001-5,000
Company stage: Not listed
Total funding: Not listed
Headquarters: La Crosse, WI
Founded: 1891

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