Emergency Medical Technicians and Paramedics - Federal Emergency Medical Transport
Location: Nationwide (deployable to disaster and emergency locations)
Employment Type: Independent Contractor (per-deployment basis)
Hourly Rate: EMT-Basic: $25 - $32/hr | EMT-Paramedic: $35 - $48/hr
About the Role
CLFC Healthcare & Communications is building a nationwide roster of Emergency Medical Technicians (EMTs) and Paramedics for federal emergency medical transport services. Personnel deploy to disaster zones, mass casualty events, and emergency situations to provide pre-hospital medical care and patient transport under FEMA coordination.
Deployments are mission-based with variable duration depending on the emergency. This is an excellent opportunity for experienced EMS professionals seeking federal disaster response experience.
Key Responsibilities
- Provide pre-hospital emergency medical care and patient transport during federal disaster and emergency operations
- Perform patient assessments, stabilization, and treatment per NREMT and state protocols
- Operate ambulance and medical transport vehicles safely in emergency conditions
- Maintain patient care documentation per federal and state EMS standards
- Coordinate with incident command, hospital receiving facilities, and other emergency responders
- Participate in staging, triage, and mass casualty incident management
- Maintain equipment readiness and supply inventory
Required Qualifications
- EMT-Basic: Current NREMT-B certification and active state EMT license
- Paramedic: Current NREMT-P certification and active state paramedic license
- Minimum 2 years of field EMS experience (911 system preferred)
- Current BLS certification (ACLS and PALS for Paramedics)
- Valid driver's license with clean driving record
- Ability to pass federal background investigation
- Ability to deploy on short notice (24-72 hours) to disaster locations nationwide
- Physical fitness for austere operating conditions
Preferred Qualifications
- Prior federal disaster response experience (FEMA, NDMS, DMAT, or military EMS)
- ICS-100, ICS-200, ICS-700, ICS-800 certifications
- Tactical EMS or wilderness EMS certification
- Hazardous materials awareness or operations certification
- Critical Care Paramedic (CCP-C) or Flight Paramedic (FP-C) certification
- Multi-state licensure through REPLICA or individual state licenses
Compensation
- EMT-Basic: $25 - $32/hr
- EMT-Paramedic: $35 - $48/hr
- Deployment per diem and travel expenses covered
- Mission-based assignments with variable duration
- Federal disaster response experience enhances career trajectory
About CLFC Healthcare & Communications
CLFC Healthcare & Communications provides healthcare staffing and language access services to federal, state, and local government agencies nationwide. With 500+ healthcare professionals and 200+ interpreters, CLFC delivers reliable workforce solutions across the country. CLFC is a Small Business and Self-Certified Small Disadvantaged Business. Equal Opportunity Employer.