PARAMEDIC - ATHENS

Medcareohio; Athens (OH); On-site; USD 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive pay

Sign-on bonus

Continuing education opportunities

Supportive team culture

Job summary

A leading medical transportation provider in Athens, Ohio is seeking full-time and part-time Paramedics. The role involves delivering high-quality pre-hospital emergency care and ensuring effective teamwork. Candidates must have a current Ohio Paramedic License and CPR & ACLS certification. The position offers competitive pay starting at $24.21 per hour, a $2,500 sign-on bonus for full-time, and opportunities for career advancement. Join a supportive team culture committed to service excellence.

Qualifications

• Current Ohio Paramedic License and American Heart Association CPR & ACLS certification are essential.
• Valid driver’s license with a clean record is mandatory.
• Must demonstrate strong interpersonal and communication skills, especially under stress.

Responsibilities

• Provide high-quality pre-hospital emergency care and intra-facility patient transport.
• Promote effective communication and teamwork between management and staff.
• Collaborate with healthcare professionals and first responders.

Skills

Current Ohio Paramedic License

American Heart Association CPR & ACLS certification

Strong interpersonal and communication skills

Ability to operate company vehicles safely

Job description

Description

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.

Position: Paramedic (Full-Time & Part Time, Various Shifts Available)

Location: Athens OH

Compensation: Starting at $24.21/hr (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

Sign-On 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:

• Provides high-quality pre-hospital emergency care and intra-facility patient transport
• Promotes 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.

What is 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

Why MedCare?

• Competitive pay & comprehensive benefits
• Career advancement through continuing in house education
• Supportive, values-driven team culture
• A mission that matters — every shift, every patient, every day

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.

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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.