PARAMEDIC – ($$$2500 Hiring Bonus!$$$)- Columbus

Medcareohio; Columbus (OH); On-site; USD 29,549 - 42,085; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health, Vision, Dental, Life Insurance

401(k)

Generous paid time off (PTO)

Comprehensive orientation and education

State-of-the-art ambulances and medical equipment

Job summary

Medcareohio is looking for a dedicated Paramedic in Columbus, OH, providing exceptional emergency medical services. This role offers autonomy and opportunities for professional growth, enabling you to make critical clinical decisions during emergency responses.

You will provide high-quality pre-hospital care while working in a supportive team environment. Join us and impact your community positively while advancing your career.

Qualifications

• Comprehensive knowledge of emergency transportation procedures.
• Valid driver's license with a clean record.
• Ability to transport patients up to 350+ lbs safely.

Responsibilities

• Provide high-quality pre-hospital emergency care and intra-facility transport.
• Promote effective communication and teamwork.
• Represent MedCare with courtesy and professionalism.

Skills

Current Ohio Paramedic License

American Heart Association CPR & ACLS certification

Strong interpersonal and communication skills

Ability to manage stress

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Job description

Paramedic

A career as a paramedic at MedCare offers continuous opportunities for growth and professional development. The role provides a high level of autonomy, allowing you to make critical clinical decisions while delivering exceptional patient care during emergency responses and interfacility transports in dynamic field environments. The diverse hands‑on experience you gain provides a strong foundation for future career opportunities, including nursing, medical school, critical care transport, EMS leadership, and education or instructor roles.

Join the Journey: Become a Partner for Life

Ready to build a rewarding career while making a difference? At MedCare, you'll provide premier emergency medical services that positively impact your community while advancing your career with continuous education, cutting‑edge equipment, and leaders committed to your success.

At MedCare, we don’t hire employees — we welcome partners.

Our team is united by a shared purpose: serving our patients and each other with integrity, compassion, and excellence. Guided by the principles of Servant Leadership, our partners live out our core values of Safety, Integrity, Excellence, Accountability, and Compassion every day. We are more than a workplace — we are a community built on mutual respect, lifelong learning, and genuine care. Through our renowned in‑house education program, we invest in your professional growth and personal well‑being, helping you achieve true work‑life balance while building a rewarding career.

What We Offer

• Comprehensive orientation and education
• Built-in continuing education to help maintain certifications – we invest in your growth!
• Health, Vision, Dental, Life, Short‑ and Long‑term Disability, Accident, Critical Illness, Legal Services, Identity Theft Protection, 401(k)
• Generous paid time off (PTO) that begins accruing on your first day
• 12‑hour shifts. Schedule runs on a two‑week rotation with varied days. Special shifts are also available.
• Uniforms provided
• Employee recognition, spotlights, awards, anniversaries, company events
• A safe work environment that respects your work and life balance
• State‑of‑the‑art ambulances and medical equipment
• Generous shift differentials

The Unique MedCare Career Path

MedCare is owned and operated by Medflight Ohio, which gives MedCare partners a unique opportunity to access a career path that could lead to Paramedic positions on our Mobile Intensive Care Units and Rotor Wing Crews.

Location

Columbus, OH

Compensation

$26/hour and up (based on experience)

Shift Differentials

• Mon—Thurs: 7:00 PM – 7:00 AM + $4/hr
• Fri—Sun: 7:00 PM – 7:00 AM + $5/hr
• Sat—Sun: 7:00 AM – 7:00 PM + $4/hr

Hiring Bonus

• $2,500 for Full‑Time (½ paid at 6 months, ½ at 1 year)
• $1,250 for Part‑Time (½ paid at 6 months, ½ at 1 year)

What You’ll Do

As a Paramedic with MedCare, you’ll be a vital part of our mission to deliver premier medical transportation. You will:

• Provide high‑quality pre‑hospital emergency care and intra‑facility patient transport
• Promote effective communication and teamwork between management and field staff
• Operate company vehicles safely and professionally
• Collaborate with healthcare professionals and first responders
• Represent MedCare with courtesy, professionalism, and compassion in every interaction

Required

• Current Ohio Paramedic License and American Heart Association CPR & ACLS certification
• Valid driver’s license with a clean record
• Comprehensive knowledge of emergency transportation procedures
• Ability to transport and assist patients up to 350+ lbs safely and professionally
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills under stressful conditions
• Ability to drive for extended periods, maintaining alertness and professionalism
• Demonstrated ability to manage stress and perform in uncontrolled or unpredictable environments
• Must maintain competency on assigned and alternate modes of transport

Join our journey — we’re going places, and we want you to be part of our future.

Apply today and become a Partner for Life.

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.