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Paramedic

ThedaCare · Shawano, WI · Part time

Posted Apr 27, 2026 · We last checked this listing on Oct 6, 2026

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About your past

Tell me about your paramedic experience and the kinds of calls you have run most often.

What they are checking: Their real experience level and whether it fits a service covering Shawano and the surrounding rural area.

Tell me about a call that went badly and what you learned from it.

What they are checking: Honesty, reflection and how they process hard calls, which affects both growth and long-term wellbeing.

What do you do between calls to stay ready, including checking your rig and equipment?

What they are checking: Ownership of readiness, since missing equipment on a rural call can change an outcome.

What would you do

In a rural area like Shawano County, transport times can be long. How does that change how you treat a critical patient?

What they are checking: Understanding that long transports require more sustained care and earlier decisions about destination or air transport.

A patient with decision-making capacity refuses transport, but you are worried about them. What do you do?

What they are checking: Respect for patient rights paired with careful capacity assessment, documentation and medical control contact.

Your partner wants to do something on scene you think is unsafe. How do you handle it?

What they are checking: Ability to raise safety concerns with a partner in the moment while keeping the patient care moving.

About the work

Walk me through how you manage a patient with chest pain and a 12-lead that shows ST elevation.

What they are checking: Protocol knowledge for STEMI and the importance of early hospital notification to cut time to treatment.

You arrive at a scene where the patient is not breathing and has a pulse. Talk me through your airway decisions.

What they are checking: Airway judgment, including when to bag, when to place an advanced airway and how to confirm placement.

How do you decide whether a trauma patient should go to the nearest hospital or a trauma center farther away?

What they are checking: Knowledge of field triage guidelines and weighing travel time against the level of care needed.

How do you give a clear handoff to the emergency department team when you arrive?

What they are checking: Structured, concise reports that let the ED act quickly without losing key details from the field.

How do you keep your patient care report accurate and complete after a busy run?

What they are checking: Whether they see documentation as part of patient care, billing and legal protection, not paperwork to rush.

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The full job description

As published by ThedaCare.

Why ThedaCare? Living A Life Inspired! Our new vision at ThedaCare is bold, ambitious, and ignited by a shared passion to provide outstanding care. We are inspired to reinvent health care by becoming a proactive partner in health, enriching the lives of all and creating value in everything we do. Each of us are called to take action in delivering higher standards of care, lower costs and a healthier future for our patients, our families, our communities and our world. At ThedaCare, our team members are empowered to be the catalyst of change through our values of compassion, excellence, leadership, innovation, and agility. A career means much more than excellent compensation and benefits. Our team members are supported by continued opportunities for learning and development, accessible and transparent leadership, and a commitment to work/life balance. If you’re interested in joining a health care system that is changing the face of care and well-being in our community, we encourage you to explore a future with ThedaCare. Benefits , with a whole-person approach to wellness – • Lifestyle Engagement • e.g. health coaches, relaxation rooms, health focused apps (Wonder, Ripple), mental health support • Access & Affordability • e.g. minimal or zero copays, team member cost sharing premiums, daycare About ThedaCare! Summary : The Paramedic performs in a nursing support role with a variety of direct care functions under general supervison by licensed team members including RN, Physician, and/or APC. Job Description: Key Accountabilities • Receives direction and assignments from licensed team members and provides technical support to optimize patient care • Reports on the condition of the patient to the appropriate licensed team members to ensure safe, quality patient care • Completes accurate documentation in the electronic medical record Reinforces patient education performed by the RN • Assists with patient transport to other departments as needed based on patient condition • Assists with maintaining a safe and clean environment to perform patient care • Administers medications under the general supervision of the RN or Provider in accordance with the ThedaCare-approved Paramedic medication list Qualifications • Completion of Paramedic Program • American Heart Association Basic Life Support (BLS) upon hire • Paramedic license for the State of WI • America Heart Association ACLS & PALS within 6 months of hire • For the Oshkosh Expansion Hospital and ThedaCare Medical Center Fond Du Lac: High School diploma is required Physical Demands • Ability to move freely (standing, stooping, walking, bending, pushing and pulling) and lift up to a maximum of fifty (50) pounds without assistance • Job classification is exposed to blood borne pathogens (blood or bodily fluids) while performing job duties Work Environment • Frequent exposure to sharp objects and instruments • Occasional exposure to moving mechanical parts, fumes or airborne particles, toxic or caustic chemicals, and risk of electrical shock. • Occasional high noise level in work environment. • Possible exposure to communicable diseases, hazardous materials, and pharmacological agents. • Occasional contact with aggressive and or combative patients. • Use of computers throughout work day • Frequent use of keyboard with repetitive motion of hands, wrist and fingers Scheduled Weekly Hours: 4 Scheduled FTE: 0.1 Location: ThedaCare Medical Center - Shawano - Shawano,Wisconsin Overtime Exempt: No Worker Shift Details: Variable

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