Flight Paramedic

Mercy Flights is accepting applications for a full-time Flight Paramedic.

Mercy Flights was established in 1949 and is one of the nation’s oldest non-profit Air Ambulance Services. We provide high quality clinical service, at a reasonable cost, for helicopter and fixed wing transport, and 911 ALS ground transport. This unique candidate will have the opportunity to work on both platforms of the air medical program. You will work as a member of a nurse/paramedic team performing critical care inter-facility fixed wing transports and helicopter scene responses.

Position Information:

• Full-time
• Consistent, repeating schedule of 24 hours on, 24 hours off, 24 hours on, 5 days off
• Starting Pay rate: Market comparable (Depending on Qualifications)
• Full benefit package including: employee medical coverage (dependent coverage options available), family dental, dental & vision coverage (dependent coverage options available), cafeteria plan, flexible spending dollars, life insurance, short-term disability, 401k w/company contribution, employee assistance program (EAP), earned time off (ETO) and company provided uniforms.

Qualification Requirements:

• Ability to obtain Oregon Paramedic License by date of hire
• National Registered Paramedic License (required to obtain before start date.)
• Oregon Driver’s License (required to obtain within 30 days of hire, if relocating from another state)
• BLS, ACLS and PALS or PEPP required
• Neonatal Resuscitation Program (NRP) Certification (must obtain within 12 months of employment date)
• Flight Paramedic Certification (FP-C). Required to obtain within eighteen (18) months of start date in position. Required to take the first FP-C examination and provide proof of exam to the Flight Operations Manager within twelve (12) months of start date in position.
• TPATC certification (must obtain within 18 months of employment date)
• Minimum of three (3) years’ recent experience as a Paramedic on a 911 transporting ambulance required.
• Recent Flight Paramedic experience preferred
• Due to aircraft requirements, body weight must be 230lbs or less.

Education: Associates degree in Paramedicine or equivalent education and experience required to obtain an Oregon Paramedic license required.

How to apply:

Apply online at: www.mercyflights.com. To ensure consideration, a completed resume and application must be submitted. The position will remain open until filled.

Mercy Flights is an Equal Opportunity Employer