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Paramedic | Tri-State Ambulance | Casual On-Call

Bellin Gundersen · La Crosse, WI

Posted Oct 17, 2025 · We last checked this listing on Oct 6, 2026

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About your past

This is a casual on-call role with a minimum of 24 hours a month. How will you fit that around your other commitments?

What they are checking: Reliability in meeting the minimum hours the service counts on.

How do you stay current on Tri-State's protocols and equipment when you're not working there every week?

What they are checking: Keeping up to date as a part-time paramedic so patient care stays safe.

Tell me about a time you had to make a quick decision with limited information.

What they are checking: Decision making under pressure, which the posting says is required.

What brings you to a casual role with Tri-State right now?

What they are checking: Motivation and how long they are likely to stay engaged.

What would you do

You're paired with a partner you've never worked with. How do you build trust quickly?

What they are checking: Communication and teamwork when working with changing crews.

A patient being transferred between hospitals becomes unstable on the way. What do you do?

What they are checking: Recognizing decline and acting fast during interfacility transfers.

How do you treat patients with respect when they're intoxicated or difficult?

What they are checking: Professional, courteous care for every patient, which the posting stresses.

About the work

Walk me through how you'd care for a patient in cardiac arrest from arrival to transport.

What they are checking: Strong ACLS skills and teamwork during a high-stakes call.

How would you manage a patient with severe shortness of breath and a history of COPD?

What they are checking: Assessment and treatment of common respiratory emergencies.

How do you make sure your National Registry and state certifications stay current?

What they are checking: Responsibility for meeting the credential requirements of the role.

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The full job description

As published by Bellin Gundersen.

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: 10 What's Available: • Casual On-Call Paramedic at Gundersen Tri-State Ambulance. Must work minimum of 24 hours per month. What You'll Do: 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. M a j or r e s p o n si b i l ities 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 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 Paramedic • 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 Paramedic program with the ability to be licensed in Wisconsin and Minnesota • Excellent oral and written communication skills • Ability to meet deadlines and handle multiple tasks; exceptional organization skills and the ability to delegate tasks, as appropriate. • Good working knowledge of all policies and procedures including local, state, and federal guidelines. • 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 completion • Must 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. 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: ted.medinger@emplifyhealth.org 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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