EMT | Ambulance - West Union | Casual On-Call

About the Position

Gundersen Health System Ambulance (GHSA) is seeking a casual on‑call EMT to join our West Union, IA ambulance team, providing advanced pre‑hospital patient care across nearly 1,000 square miles of Iowa and Wisconsin.

Location:

West Union, IA ambulance station.

• Respond to emergency and non‑emergency calls, treating and transporting patients.
• Operate as a crew member on the ambulance in both Rural 911 and inter‑facility transfer environments.
• Provide EMT‑level clinical care to patients of all ages in accordance with Gundersen Medical Direction policies, protocols, and standards.
• Support Incident Command System and Certified Emergency Vehicle Operation (CEVO) training and operations.

• Casual/on‑call (non‑benefit eligible) position with 12‑ and 24‑hour shifts.
• Must work a minimum of 24 hours of open shifts per month.
• Start pay of $17.93 per hour, increasing with experience.
• After new employee orientation, perform 10x12‑hour ride‑along shifts with a Field Training Officer.

• High School Diploma or equivalency.
• National Registry Emergency Medical Technician – Basic (NREMT) Certification.
• Wisconsin Emergency Medical Technician – Basic (EMT‑B) by time of start;
  Iowa EMT license within 90 days of hire.
• Valid Wisconsin, Minnesota, or Iowa driver’s license.
• Current Infant‑Adult Basic Life Support (BLS) for Health Care Providers.
• Certified Emergency Vehicle Operation (CEVO) or equivalent and IC100, 200, and 700 course certificates within 60 days of hire.
• Prior experience in an emergency or pre‑hospital setting is strongly preferred.

• Unlimited potential for growth within one of the leading health systems in the Midwest.
• Supportive work environment with continuous professional development opportunities.
• Flexible schedules for early risers, night owls, and weekenders, supporting work‑life balance.
• State‑of‑the‑art medical equipment, including ventilators, heart monitors, IV pumps, and advanced ambulance technology.
• Continuous medical control by Gundersen emergency and specialty physicians, and clinical benchmarks to maintain high‑quality patient care.

Gundersen Health System is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, or protected veteran status.