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.