Paramedic Trainee Program | Emergency Services

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If you're a current EMT looking to take your career to the next level as a Paramedic, then you don't want to miss this opportunity! Gundersen Health System is offering fully-funded Paramedic training that will allow current EMTs to advance their practice and become a licensed Paramedic in 12-months. This opportunity offers fulltime pay and benefits while you attend class, study, and work part-time as an EMT in Emergency Services. Upon successful completion of the program, you will be promoted to a Paramedic within the department.

Invest in your career and network with regional EMS leaders while learning from experienced paramedics at GHS, Tri-State Ambulance, and Western Technical College.

Program Highlights:

• Fully paid paramedic program, including Western Technical College tuition and fees, provided by Gundersen Health System!

• Western Technical College Paramedic classes will be located in Sparta.

• Get paid to study AND work with a full EMT wage and part-time job placement while in the program enjoying full employee benefits including health insurance, retirement, and more while working an average of 20-hours per week in the field.

• Trainees are expected to maintain a 1.0 FTE paid position throughout the program, with 20-hours per week (avg.) scheduled to work as an EMT-level provider. Any adjustment must be approved by the hiring leader & program manager.

• FTE pay includes work time, program time (class, lab, clinicals) and study time. See policy "Study-Program Time for Paramedic Trainee Program".

• Candidates will receive on-the-job training while working at the EMT level in addition to clinical rotations in the second half of the program putting new paramedic skills to use.

Timeline:

• Applications are open now and first-round interviews for selected candidates will begin in late June & early July 2025.

• Candidates accepted into the Paramedic Trainee Program will begin employment and classes at Western Technical College the week of August 25, 2025

• Acceptance into the Paramedic Trainee Program will require a 24-month commitment to Gundersen Health System Emergency Services including length of program (as a Paramedic Trainee) and 1-year after successful licensure as a Paramedic.

• Offer is contingent upon getting into WTC and enrolled in the full-time paramedic program for Fall of 2025. Encouraged to apply to WTC and paramedic program ASAP. Enrollment fees will be reimbursed. A one-timeParamedic Application fee and National Registry Exam Test is included.

Candidate Criteria & Prerequisites:

• Desire to work in a frontline healthcare setting, adaptability, self-motivated, detail orientated, strong communication skills, and desire to professionally grow while serving their community.

• High school diploma or GED

• Completion of a qualified NREMT program with current Wisconsin EMT-B license

• Current and valid CPR (BLS) certification or equivalent.

• Candidates are responsible to meet both GHS dept/unit commitments, along with Western Technical College class responsibilities (e.g., fulfill course deadlines, class objectives, clinical and lab hours).

Seats are limited! Talk to your manager and apply today.

If 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.

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