Lead Paramedic

MaineHealth Accountable Care Organization; Scarborough (ME); On-site; USD 37,000 - 51,000; Full time

Job summary

MaineHealth Emergency Medical Services in Scarborough, ME seeks a Lead Paramedic to deliver basic and advanced life support during emergency pre-hospital and interfacility transfers, following state and local protocols.

The role organizes and directs daily operations of the assigned base, overseeing a rotating 12- and 24-hour shift structure and collaborating with EMS teams to ensure consistent, high-quality patient care.

Qualifications

• Completion of Paramedic Course required.
• Current applicable state Paramedic license required; NH Paramedic License with National Registry required for NH locations.
• Valid Driver’s License required; BLS Certification required.
• PIFT Certification due within six months of start date.

Responsibilities

• Provide basic and advanced life support in pre-hospital and interfacility transfers.
• Organize and direct daily operations of the assigned base.

Skills

BLS Certification

Paramedic License

Driver's License

PIFT Certification

EMS Experience

Education

Paramedic Course

Job description

Location: Scarborough, ME
Schedule: Full Time
Shift: Rotating
Job Category: Professional - Clinical
Req #: 88557
Date Posted: Sep 22, 2026

MaineHealth Emergency Medical Services |Scarborough, ME
Full-Time | 12 and 24-Hour Shift Structure
Professional - Clinical
Req #: 88557

Summary: The Lead Paramedic role provides both basic and advanced life support during emergency pre-hospital and interfacility transfer care to patients when indicated by the patient’s injury or illness in accordance with state and local protocols. Organizes and directs the daily operations of assigned base.

Required Minimum Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities (KSAs):

• Education: Completion of Paramedic Course required.
• License/Certifications: Current applicable state(s) license as a Paramedic required. Valid Driver’s License required. Current BLS Certification required. PIFT Certification required within six months of start date. Locations in New Hampshire require a NH Paramedic License with a National Registry Paramedic License.
• Experience: One year of relevant experience preferred.
• Additional Skills/Requirements Required: N/A
• Additional Skills/Requirements Preferred: N/A

Additional Information: MaineHealth is committed to fostering a supportive, inclusive environment where care team members can thrive while making a meaningful impact in the communities we serve across Maine and New Hampshire. We offer competitive benefits including paid parental leave, flexible work options, student loan assistance, professional development opportunities, and well-being resources—so you can grow your career while feeling supported both personally and professionally.

We recognize the value each team member brings to our organization.Any offer of employmentwill depend onqualificationssuch asskills, relevant experience, education, certifications,and otherjob-relatedfactors. Thebase rangeis an estimate and does notreflect the full valueofourtotal compensationpackage.

The pay range for this position is $27.27to $36.88 per hour.

Compensation for part-time positions isdeterminedon a prorated basis consistent with the scheduled hours and applicable full-time equivalent (FTE).

In addition to base pay, MaineHealth offerscomprehensivebenefits, recognition programs, career growth opportunities, and,where applicable,shiftdifferentials or other incentives.

If you have questions about this role, please contact [emailprotected]

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MaineHealth policy requires all care team members to be vaccinated, including for influenza, subject to eligibility for medical or religious exemptions which can only be granted in compliance with applicable law.

Notice Regarding Maine Employer Surveillance Statute: Pursuant to Maine Employer Surveillance Statute, prospective care team members are notified that MaineHealth may monitor, collect, record, review, or retain information related to the use of its systems, networks, applications, files, data, communications platforms (including notified recordings), smart badges, building access, company vehicle GPS data, business calls, and workplace security cameras.

Information collected may be used for legitimate business purposes, including security, safety, compliance, investigations, training, quality assurance, and operational management.

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