Flight Paramedic

Mercy Flights Inc; Medford (OR); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Mercy Flights Inc. in Medford, Oregon is seeking a Flight Paramedic to deliver advanced life support and critical care during air and ground transports. You will lead teams, ensure safety and compliance with clinical protocols, and document care through electronic Patient Care Reports.

Ideal candidates have 3+ years as a paramedic, Oregon Paramedic license, and NSR/NRP/FP-C/TPATC certifications. This role requires physical endurance and availability for nights, weekends, and holidays.

Qualifications

• Associate degree in Paramedicine or equivalent required to obtain Oregon Paramedic license.
• Minimum 3 years recent Paramedic experience on a 911 transporting ambulance.
• Flight Paramedic experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Provide advanced life support and critical care during helicopter, fixed-wing, and ground transports.
• Operate safely 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 continuing education.
• Uphold patient privacy, professionalism, and Mercy Flights’ core values.
• 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.

Skills

Advanced life support

Critical care

Team leadership

Communication

Education

Associate degree in Paramedicine

Job description

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
• 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 Driver’s 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)

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