PARAMEDIC Athens

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 (MonThurs): +$4/hr

Nights (FriSun): +$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