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Scheduled Weekly Hours:

6

Casual Paramedic at Gundersen Tri-State Ambulance. Minimum of 24 hours per month

Job Description:

Basic Function:

Paramedics provide emergency care for patients who are being moved from an active injury scene to a hospital or being transferred from one hospital to another. 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:

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 Paramedic 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 a Paramedic.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 a ParamedicDemonstrate 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.

Age Specific Population Served (check all that applies):

☒ Neonatal           ☒ Pediatric     ☒ Adolescent    ☒ Adult       ☒ Geriatric        ☐  NA

OSHA Category (check one):

☐ Category I        ☒ Category II      ☐  Category III

Position Qualifications

Education/Learning Experience

High school diploma or general education degreeCompletion of a qualified NREMT Paramedic program with the ability to be licensed in Wisconsin and Minnesota

Skills/Knowledge

Excellent oral and written communication skillsAbility to meet deadlines and handle multiple tasks; exceptional organization skills and the ability to delegate tasks, as appropriate.Provide excellent customer service to people both inside and outside the organization.Good working knowledge of all policies and procedures including local, state, and federal guidelines.Experience with technology, including Microsoft Office and patient charting programs.

Licenses/Certifications

Required:

Must maintain current and valid Driver’s License.Must maintain current certification as a Certified Emergency Vehicle Operator (CEVO), or its equivalent.Must maintain current and valid Wisconsin, Minnesota and NREMT NRP certification.ICS 100, 200, 700 completionMust maintain current and valid CPR (Health Care Provider) certification, or its equivalent.Must maintain current and valid ACLS certification.Must maintain current and valid PALS certification.

Physical Requirements/Demands of the Position

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.  Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functionsWhile performing the essential duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to stand; use hands to lift, feel for objects, grasp objects, tools and controls; reach with hands and arms; stoop, kneel, crouch, bend, twist, turn or climb and balanceThe employee must frequently lift and/or move up to 200 pounds and frequently lift and/or move more than 200 pounds up or down stairsSpecific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distant vision, peripheral vision, color vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus

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

Primary Recruiter:

Sandi Weber

Recruiter Email Address:

SCWeber@gundersenhealth.org

Equal Opportunity Employer