EMERGENCY PARAMEDIC – Marion

MedCare Ambulance; Marion (OH); On-site; USD 35,817 - 42,705; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

PTO from day one

Medical Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

Life Insurance

Disability Insurance

401(k) Plan

Uniforms Provided

Continuing Education

Modern Equipment

Employee Recognition

Work-life Balance

Job summary

MedCare Ambulance in Ohio is seeking paramedics to deliver high‑quality ALS care during emergency responses and interfacility transports, working alongside experienced EMS professionals. Starting pay is $26.00/hour, with up to $5/hour in shift differentials, plus a $2,500 hiring bonus.

Full‑time and part‑time 12‑hour shifts offer day and night options. Benefits include medical, dental, vision, life and disability coverage, a 401(k) plan, uniforms, ongoing education, and career growth pathways

Qualifications

• Current Ohio Paramedic License is required.
• American Heart Association CPR and ACLS Certification.
• Valid Driver’s License with an acceptable driving record.
• Knowledge of emergency medical care and patient transport procedures.
• Ability to safely lift, move, and assist patients weighing 350+ lbs with appropriate equipment and assistance.
• Strong communication and teamwork skills.

Responsibilities

• Deliver high-quality prehospital emergency care and interfacility patient transport.
• Perform patient assessments and make sound clinical decisions in dynamic environments.
• Operate ambulances safely and professionally.
• Collaborate with healthcare providers, dispatchers, hospitals, and first responders.
• Maintain accurate patient documentation.
• Represent MedCare with professionalism, compassion, and excellent customer service.
• Maintain competency on assigned and alternate transport units.

Skills

Strong communication

Teamwork

Clinical decision making

Education

Ohio Paramedic License

CPR & ACLS Certification

Job description

Build Your Career Where It Can Take Flight

MedCare is owned and operated by MedFlight Ohio, giving our paramedics a unique career pathway into Mobile Intensive Care Units (MICU) and Rotor Wing Flight positions. Whether you're looking to build experience, advance your clinical skills, or pursue a long‑term EMS career, MedCare provides the education, mentorship, and opportunities to help you get there. If you’re looking for more than just another ambulance job, we’d love to meet you.

Why Paramedics Choose MedCare

Competitive Pay

• Starting at $26.00/hour (higher based on experience)
• Earn up to an additional $5/hour with shift differentials

$2,500 Hiring Bonus

• Full‑Time: $2,500
• $1,250 after 6 months
• $1,250 after 1 year
• Part‑Time: $1,250
• Paid in two installments

Flexible Scheduling

• Full‑Time and Part‑Time opportunities
• 12‑hour shifts
• Two‑week rotating schedule
• Day and night shifts available

Shift Differentials

• Nights (Mon–Thurs): +$4/hr
• Nights (Fri–Sun): +$5/hr
• Weekend Days: +$4/hr

Benefits You’ll Appreciate

• PTO begins accruing on your first day
• Medical, Dental, Vision, and Life Insurance
• Short & Long‑Term Disability
• Accident & Critical Illness Insurance
• 401(k) Retirement Plan
• Company‑provided uniforms
• Built‑in Continuing Education to maintain certifications
• State‑of‑the‑art ambulances and medical equipment
• Employee recognition programs, awards, and appreciation events
• Supportive leadership focused on work‑life balance

What You’ll Do

As a MedCare Paramedic, you’ll provide high‑quality Advanced Life Support (ALS) care during emergency responses and interfacility transports while working alongside experienced EMS professionals.

Responsibilities Include

• Deliver high‑quality prehospital emergency care and interfacility patient transport
• Perform patient assessments and make sound clinical decisions in dynamic environments
• Operate ambulances safely and professionally
• Collaborate with healthcare providers, dispatchers, hospitals, and first responders
• Maintain accurate patient documentation
• Represent MedCare with professionalism, compassion, and excellent customer service
• Maintain competency on assigned and alternate transport units

Why MedCare Is Different

At MedCare, you’ll gain diverse field experience while working with experienced clinicians committed to your success. Our in‑house education program and clinical leadership team provide ongoing training that can help prepare you for future opportunities in:

• Flight Medicine
• Mobile Intensive Care (MICU)
• Critical Care Transport
• EMS Leadership
• EMS Education
• Nursing
• Physician Assistant Programs
• Medical School

We invest in your career because your success is our success.

Qualifications Required

• Current Ohio Paramedic License
• American Heart Association CPR and ACLS Certification
• Valid Driver’s License with an acceptable driving record
• Knowledge of emergency medical care and patient transport procedures
• Ability to safely lift, move, and assist patients weighing 350+ lbs with appropriate equipment and assistance
• Strong communication and teamwork skills

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.

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.