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Part Time Ambulance Driver Jobs in Iowa (NOW HIRING)

Drive the ambulance on 911 responses. * Work collaboratively and in a professional manner with all ... State Driver's License * BLS, ACLS, NREMT-Paramedic * Driving record compliant with company policy

Drive the ambulance on 911 responses. * Work collaboratively and in a professional manner with all ... State Driver's License * BLS, ACLS, NREMT-Paramedic * Driving record compliant with company policy

Drive the ambulance on 911 responses. * Work collaboratively and in a professional manner with all ... State Driver's License * BLS, ACLS, NREMT-Paramedic * Driving record compliant with company policy

EMTs operate an ambulance in conjunction with applicable company safety policies, and traffic laws ... State Driver's License * BLS, NREMT * Driving record compliant with company policy * Pass Physical ...

EMTs operate an ambulance in conjunction with applicable company safety policies, and traffic laws ... State Driver's License * BLS, NREMT * Driving record compliant with company policy * Pass Physical ...

EMTs operate an ambulance in conjunction with applicable company safety policies, and traffic laws ... State Driver's License * BLS, NREMT * Driving record compliant with company policy * Pass Physical ...

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How much do part time ambulance driver jobs pay per hour?

As of Aug 7, 2026, the average hourly pay for part time ambulance driver in Iowa is $17.61, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $13.56 and $18.94 per hour, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What is the difference between Part Time Ambulance Driver vs Emergency Medical Technician?

AspectPart Time Ambulance Driver
CertificationsValid driver's license, CPR certification, basic emergency response training
Work EnvironmentTransporting patients, driving emergency vehicles, supporting paramedics
Employer & IndustryAmbulance services, hospitals, emergency response agencies

While both roles involve emergency response, a Part Time Ambulance Driver primarily focuses on safely transporting patients and operating emergency vehicles, often without providing medical care. An Emergency Medical Technician (EMT) has additional medical training to provide basic emergency care. The roles often overlap in certifications and work environment, but EMTs perform medical interventions, whereas ambulance drivers concentrate on driving and patient transport.

What is a part time ambulance driver?

Part time ambulance drivers are professionals who operate ambulances on a part-time basis, transporting patients to and from medical facilities or emergency scenes. They are responsible for the safe and timely movement of patients while adhering to traffic laws and medical protocols. In addition to driving, they may assist paramedics or EMTs with basic patient care and the loading or unloading of stretchers. Part time roles offer flexible scheduling, making this position suitable for those seeking work-life balance or supplemental income. Training and certification requirements may vary by employer and region.

What are the key skills and qualifications needed to thrive as a part time ambulance driver?

To thrive as a Part Time Ambulance Driver, you need a valid driver's license (often with a clean driving record), knowledge of local geography, and basic first aid certification. Familiarity with GPS navigation systems, two-way radios, and emergency vehicle protocols is typically required. Strong communication skills, composure under pressure, and empathy help in interacting with patients and coordinating with medical teams. These skills and qualities are vital to ensure patient safety, efficient response times, and effective teamwork during medical emergencies.

What are the typical shift patterns and team dynamics for a part time ambulance driver?

Part time ambulance drivers often work flexible shifts, including evenings, weekends, and holidays, to support peak periods and maintain 24/7 emergency coverage. You’ll usually work alongside a team that includes paramedics or EMTs, and strong communication is essential for coordinating patient care during transport. The team environment tends to be fast-paced and requires adaptability, as you may respond to a variety of calls during a single shift. Being a part time driver allows for a good work-life balance, but it’s important to be prepared for the unpredictable nature of emergency work.
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Infographic showing various Part Time Ambulance Driver job openings in Iowa as of August 2026, with employment types broken down into 1% As Needed, 71% Full Time, 26% Part Time, and 2% Contract. Highlights an 99% Physical, and 1% Remote job distribution, with an average salary of $36,627 per year, or $17.6 per hour.

EMT | Gundersen Health System Ambulance - West Union | Casual On-Call

Gundersen Health System

West Union, IA • On-site

$17.93/hr

Part-time

Re-posted 6 days ago


Gundersen Health System rating

6.7

Company rating: 6.7 out of 10

Based on 90 frontline employees who took The Breakroom Quiz

532nd of 887 rated healthcare providers


Job description

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:

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Gundersen Health System Ambulance (GHSA) is seeking a casual on-call EMT to join our highly committed and driven West Union, IA ambulance team 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 911 emergency response and interfacility medical services 24 hours a day.

What You'll Do:

As an EMT, you will respond, treat, and transport patients in emergency and non-emergency settings. You will function as a crew member of an ambulance in both Rural 911 and interfacility transfer environments, providing transfer services for Gundersen Critical Access hospitals and non-affiliated hospitals throughout the region. You will perform EMT-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:

  • Casual/On-Call (non-benefit eligible position)

  • 12 & 24 hour shifts, must work a minimum of 24 hours of open shifts per month

  • Will be located at the West Union, IA 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 $17.93 per hour and up, based on your years of experience

What You'll Need:

  • High School Diploma or equivalency

  • National Registry Emergency Medical Technician - Basic (NREMT)

  • Wisconsin Emergency Medical Technician - Basic (EMT-B) by time of start; with Iowa EMT license within 90 days of the hire date

  • Valid Wisconsin, Minnesota, or Iowa driver's license

  • Current Infant-Adult Basic Life Support (BLS) for Health Care Providers (with hands-on learning)

  • Certified Emergency Vehicle Operation (CEVO) or equivalent & ICS 100, 200 and 700 course certificates required within 60 days of hire

  • 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 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 and our Career Development Center

  • Ability to grow and expand your EMS skills working within a dynamic patient population, paired with continual learning and educational opportunities

  • 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 offers progressive protocols, modern and high-quality equipment, a friendly work environment, along with excellent pay and benefits. As part of a large integrated health system, our EMTs 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, part-time opportunity to use your EMT 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 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. Together, we inspire your best life by relentlessly caring, learning, and innovating.

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.

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.

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Gundersen Health System is an award winning, physician-led, integrated healthcare system employing nearly 900+ clinicians. Our mission is to distinguish ourselves through excellence in patient care, education, research and improved health in the communities we serve. A rewarding practice and an excellent quality of life awaits.

Industry

Health care and social assistance

Company size

5,001 - 10,000 Employees

Headquarters location

La Crosse, WI, US

Year founded

1891