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Paramedic | Gundersen Health System Ambulance | Sparta & Tomah

Bellin Gundersen · Sparta, WI · Full time

Posted Sep 18, 2026 · We last checked this listing on Oct 6, 2026

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About your past

You'd cover rural 911, paramedic intercepts and interfacility transfers across nearly 1,000 square miles. Which of those is most familiar to you?

What they are checking: Experience with the mix of call types this rural service handles.

Sparta runs a 24-on, 72-off schedule. How do you stay sharp and safe late in a 24-hour shift?

What they are checking: Fatigue awareness and habits that keep patients and crews safe.

Tell me about a call that stuck with you. How did you process it afterward?

What they are checking: Resilience and healthy coping after traumatic calls.

How do you keep your skills current when some critical procedures happen only a few times a year?

What they are checking: Commitment to practice and continuing education in a low-volume rural setting.

What would you do

On a paramedic intercept, a volunteer EMS crew has already started care. How do you take over without stepping on toes?

What they are checking: Respectful teamwork with volunteer services that rural systems rely on.

How do you handle a patient who refuses transport but you believe needs care?

What they are checking: Assessing capacity and documenting refusals properly while trying to persuade.

You disagree with a medical control physician's order over the radio. What do you do?

What they are checking: Advocating for the patient while respecting the chain of medical direction.

About the work

You're 40 minutes from the nearest hospital with a patient in respiratory failure. Walk me through your plan.

What they are checking: Advanced airway and ventilation skills on long rural transports.

How do you prepare for an interfacility transfer of a patient on multiple drips from a critical access hospital?

What they are checking: Knowing medications, pumps and handoff details for higher-acuity transfers.

A pediatric patient is seizing and won't stop. What's your approach?

What they are checking: Confident pediatric emergency care, which rural paramedics see rarely.

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The full job description

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Love + medicine is who we are, it's what we do, it's why people want to work here. If you’re looking for a job to love, apply today. Scheduled Weekly Hours: 40 Gundersen Health System Ambulance (GHSA) is seeking a fulltime Paramedic to join our highly committed and driven Sparta & Tomah ambulance teams 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 emergency response and inter-facility medical services 24 hours a day. What You'll Do: As a Paramedic, you will respond, treat, and transport patients in emergency and non-emergency settings. You will function as a crew member of an ambulance in Rural 911, paramedic intercepts, and interfacility transfer environments, providing transfer services for Gundersen Critical Access hospitals and non-affiliated hospitals throughout the region. You will perform Paramedic-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: • Fulltime, 80 hours biweekly (1.0 FTE) • Sparta: 24-on/72-off work schedule • Tomah: self-schedule flexibility (12, 24 and/or 48-hour schedules) or traditional 24/48 work schedule (work a 24-hour shift, have 48 hours off) based on scheduling preference • Will be located at the 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 $24.36 per hour and up, based on your years of experience What You'll Need: • High School Diploma or equivalency • ICS 100, 200 and 700 certificates required within 60 days of hire • Certified Emergency Vehicle Operation (CEVO) or equivalent required within 60 days of hire date • Must have a paramedic license in Wisconsin to begin employment, with paramedic licenses in Minnesota required within 60 days of 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) • 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 • 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 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 • Support for your career growth through Professional Development Opportunities, Tuition Investment Program, and Career Development Center • Ability to grow and expand your EMS skills working within a dynamic patient population, paired with continual learning and educational opportunities • Competitive Compensation: Enjoy an attractive hourly rate, based on your years of experience, 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 • 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 is the place to be for Paramedics! Our ambulance services offer progressive protocols, modern and high-quality equipment, a friendly work environment, along with excellent pay and benefits. It is our philosophy to treat our Paramedics with autonomy and as true health care professionals. As part of a large integrated health system, our Paramedics 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 opportunity to use your Paramedic 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, tertiary referral center, 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. Our mission is simple yet profound: Together, we inspire your best life by relentlessly caring, learning, and innovating. We deliver Love + Medicine every day to change lives in our communities and enrich the lives of our employees. I f you need assistance with any portion of the application or have questions about the position, please contact HR-Recruitment@gundersenhealth.org or call 608-775-0267. We inspire your best life by relentlessly caring, learning and innovating. This is our purpose. Together with our values — belonging, respect, excellence, accountability, teamwork and humility — our pillars set our foundation and our future. Equal Opportunity Employer

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