Ground Paramedic

At CareFlite, we are seeking a highly skilled and dedicated Ground Paramedic to join our team. As a Ground Paramedic, you will be responsible for providing safe and high-quality advanced emergency care to patients transported by our Ground Division.

• Operate emergency vehicles in accordance with federal, state, and local laws and regulations, as well as CareFlite policies and procedures.
• Perform routine maintenance checks on assigned vehicles and report any issues or required services.
• Assist flight crew members in loading and unloading patients for helicopter and fixed-wing aircraft transports.
• Communicate effectively with patients, family members, and medical personnel to ensure a positive transport experience.
• Participate in the delivery of non-emergency and emergency patient care in accordance with CareFlite Clinical Practice Guidelines.
• Complete accurate clinical assessments of patients and report medical conditions to receiving facility personnel and/or family members.
• Ensure assigned vehicles are adequately stocked and cleaned according to CareFlite policies and procedures.

• Must be 18 years of age or older.
• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• Current State of Texas certification as an Emergency Medical Technician-Paramedic.
• Current Advanced Cardiac Life Support Certification.
• Current Basic Life Support Certification.
• Current PHTLS Certificate or obtained within 6 weeks of hire.
• Current PALS Certificate or obtained within 6 weeks of hire.
• Current Dallas City Ambulance Attendant Driver permit.
• Current Texas Class C driver's license.
• Ability to effectively communicate verbally and in writing in English.
• 2 years of experience in Emergency Medical Services preferred.

• Ability to make decisions with moderate impact on the immediate work unit.
• Ability to understand, remember, and apply oral and/or written instructions.
• Must be able to see and speak with customers and observe equipment operation.
• Occasionally perform tasks while standing and walking up to 100% of the time.
• Examine and assess the skin and other abnormalities through sight, touch, and smell.
• Reach, bend, kneel, and have high-level manual dexterity.
• Will often be required to lift and carry up to 25 pounds or more.
• Fast-paced environment with frequent interruptions.
• Ability to coordinate activities closely with others in stressful situations.
• Ability to take direction and adapt to changing situations/job duties.
• Frequently exposed to hazardous chemicals, extreme temperatures, and to blood-borne pathogens.
• Required to wear Personal Protective Equipment while performing specific tasks or in certain areas.