Job Description Summary

Provides advanced life support in a prompt, resourceful, and efficient manner to all patients transported by MedFlight regardless of the mode of transport.(Rotor Wing or MICU) Collaborates with Nurse in compliance with established protocol and regulatory requirements to provide support services and transport. Responsible for maintaining compliance with CAMTS requirements and all associated documentation. Actively participates in external education / marketing initiatives in order to protect and maintain MedFlight’s market base.

PARTNERS FOR LIFE. Partners – not employees. Our partners are woven together for the same purpose and have chosen to embark on a lifelong partnership of respecting each other and the patients we serve. Encompassing the principles of Servant Leadership, our partners follow the core values of Safety, Integrity, Excellence, Accountability, and Compassion in our pursuit to provide premier medical transportation services. Through our acclaimed in-house education program, our partners are given opportunities for career and personal growth with an emphasis on work/life balance. All positions are provided with industry competitive compensation and benefits.

Join our journey – we are going places and you are an integral part of that future.

Competitive Pay and Benefits with the following Shift Differentials

• Monday-Thursday: 7:00 p.m. – 7:00 a.m. $2.00 per hour
• Friday, Saturday & Sunday: 7:00 p.m. – 7:00 a.m. $3.00 per hour
• Saturday & Sunday: 7:00 a.m. – 7:00 p.m. $2.00 per hour

Minimum Qualifications

• Three (3) years active experience as Paramedic in an active EMS Department and/or Paramedic role.

• Certifications and licensures required upon hire and throughout employment:
• Current Ohio certification as a Paramedic. (Additional state licensures may be required depending on the location of the MedFlight Region).
• Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) and Basic Life Support (BLS).
• Valid Driver’s License and maintenance of an acceptable driving record as determined by insurance carrier for coverage.

• Training required upon successful completion of orientation, and annually throughout employment:
• Emergency Vehicle Operations Course (EVOC)
• Rotor Wing Safety (if in the RW Division)

• Certifications required within six (6) months of hire and throughout employment:
• Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS)
• Advanced Stroke Life Support (ASLS)

• Certifications required within twelve (12) months of hire and throughout employment:
• International Trauma Life Support (ITLS)
• PHTLS and TNCC also accepted trauma certifications
• Neonatal Resuscitation Program (NRP)

• Certifications required within twenty-four (24) months of hire and throughout employment:
• Advanced Practice Certification: FP-C, CCP-C
• Paramedics must maintain all other licensures as deemed necessary by management.

• Airway Management: Proficiency in advanced airway techniques preferred.
• Medical Transport: Expert knowledge of emergency transport procedures and environmental applications.
• Patient Care: Ability to assess needs, formulate/alter treatment plans, and prioritize requests.
• Logistics: Skill in safe patient transport and efficient resource management.
• Patient Handling: Ability to load/unload patients on cots up to 300+ lbs; maintain cot stability and horizontal positioning.
• Mobility: Capacity to bend, stoop, and carry equipment over rough terrain with full range of motion.
• Endurance: Ability to sit and drive for extended periods while maintaining constant alertness.
• Stress Management: Effectively manages high-stress, unpredictable situations and uncontrolled environments.
• Environmental Exposure: Operates in extreme weather (heat, ice, rain), high altitudes, and rugged terrain.
• Interpersonal Skills: Communicates effectively with staff and the public under pressure; acts as a MedCare representative.
• Operational Readiness: Maintains competency across all assigned and alternate transport modes.

MedFlight and MedCare provide equal employment opportunities to all applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.

The information provided in this description has been designed to indicate the general nature and level of work performed by incumbents within this job. It is not designed to be interpreted as a comprehensive inventory of all duties, responsibilities, qualifications and working conditions required of employees assigned to this job. Management has sole discretion to add or modify duties of the job and to designate other functions as essential at any time. This job description is not an employment agreement or contract.

 Minimum Qualifications

• Three (3) years active experience as Paramedic in an active EMS Department and/or Paramedic role.
• Certifications and licensures required upon hire and throughout employment:
• Current Ohio certification as a Paramedic. (Additional state licensures may be required depending on the location of the MedFlight Region).
• Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) and Basic Life Support (BLS).
• Valid Driver’s License and maintenance of an acceptable driving record as determined by insurance carrier for coverage.