Flight Paramedic
Medford, OR - USA
Job Summary
The posted salary range represents the expected pay for this role at the time of posting and is provided for transparency. Actual compensation if an offer is made will depend on factors such as skills experience education and overall qualifications.
Position Summary:The Flight Paramedic delivers advanced life support and critical care in emergent air and ground settings while working collaboratively with flight crew healthcare providers and hospital staff. This role requires strong clinical judgment teamwork professionalism and the ability to remain calm under pressure.
Key Responsibilities
- Provide advanced life support and critical care during helicopter fixed-wing and ground transports
- Operate safely and effectively within established medical protocols and scope of practice
- Serve as a team leader in field and hospital settings
- Complete accurate and timely electronic Patient Care Reports
- Maintain aircraft and ambulance readiness equipment and infection control standards
- Communicate effectively with dispatch medical staff and partner agencies
- Participate in quality assurance training and required continuing education
- Uphold patient privacy professionalism and Mercy Flights core values
Schedule & Work Environment
- 24-hour shift rotation (24 on / 24 off / 24 on / 5 days off)
- Includes nights weekends and holidays
- Exposure to varied environmental conditions and high-acuity emergency situations
- Must meet physical demands including lifting up to 125 lbs
Required Qualifications
Education
- Associate degree in Paramedicine (or equivalent required to obtain Oregon Paramedic license)
Experience
- Minimum3 years recent Paramedic experience on a 911 transporting ambulance
- Flight Paramedic experience preferred
Licenses & Certifications
- Oregon Paramedic License
- National Registry Paramedic (required prior to start)
- Oregon Drivers License (within 30 days of hire if relocating)
- BLS ACLS PALS or PEPP
- NRP (within 12 months of hire)
- FP-C (within 18 months; first exam required within 12 months)
- TPATC (within 18 months)
How to apply:Apply online at:. To ensure consideration a completed resume must be received. Incomplete applications and/or resumes will not be accepted or considered for review. This position will remain open until filled.
Core Values: Mercy Flights is committed to serving with Community Compassion Service Teamwork and Excellence in all we do.
Mercy Flights is a drug free workplace and follows federal guidelines set by the United States Department of Labor to provide a safe and drug-free work environment.
Mercy Flights is an Equal Opportunity Employer