Critical Care Transport Flight Medic at Ridgecrest Regional Hospital – Ridgecrest, California

Job Summary

• Occupation: Critical Care Transport Flight Medic

• Specialty: Ridgecrest Ambulance / Critical Care Transport

• Salary: $20.58–$32.93 per hour

• Working Hours: PTAN

• Shifts: Varies

• On-Call: No

• Degree Required: High school diploma or equivalent (GED)

• Position Type: Full Time

• Work Environment: Hospital Clinic

• Location: 93555, Ridgecrest, California, United States

• Visa Sponsorship: No

Job Description

We’re looking for Critical Care Transport Flight Medics who are passionate about delivering advanced, life-saving care during both inter-facility transfers and emergency responses. In this role, you’ll provide basic and advanced life support, monitor and treat critically ill or injured patients, and operate under the direction of a physician or medical director.

You’ll play a vital role in ensuring safe, coordinated care across both air and ground transport settings, working closely with EMS crews and hospital teams while making a meaningful impact every day. We value strong communication, sound clinical judgment, and the ability to perform confidently in high-pressure situations.

Key Responsibilities

• Perform patient assessments, treatments, and continuous monitoring during transport

• Deliver care in accordance with EMS protocols and medical director guidance

• Safely operate in both flight and ground transport environments

• Communicate clearly with patients, families, and team members

• Maintain required certifications and complete ongoing training

Collaborative Teamwork

This role involves working closely with our emergency and transport teams to deliver effective, patient-focused services and contribute to a supportive and collaborative work environment.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent (GED)

• California Paramedic License and Kern County Accreditation (or ability to obtain within 30 days)

• Minimum 3 years of experience in a busy 911 setting, including:

• Unstable adult cardiac and other critical conditions

• Mechanical ventilator support and invasive hemodynamic monitoring

• Current certifications: ACLS, PALS, NRP, BLS, PHTLS

• FP-C certification within 6 months of hire

• Valid Driver’s License

• FEMA ICS courses: IS-100B, IS-200B, IS-700A, IS-800B

• Strong communication and critical thinking skills

• Must weigh less than 215 lbs fully dressed and maintain that weight

Preferred:

• Current experience in critical care inter-facility transport

• Ability to read, write, understand and communicate effectively in the English language

• Must be able to put into practice Service Excellence skills with our patients, families, coworkers, and community

Welcome To RRH

Established for over 60 years, RRH is a non-profit, DNV-accredited, full-service hospital and integrated healthcare system serving our region across a 38-acre campus. RRH includes a 25-bed acute care hospital, a 125-bed skilled nursing facility, and a comprehensive network of services supported by more than 860 employees. Our organization operates five primary care clinics and other multi-specialty clinics, an ambulatory surgery center, ambulance services, and full-service imaging and laboratory capabilities—allowing RRH to deliver coordinated, high-quality care across the continuum. RRH received the American Medical Association's Joy in Medicine Award in both 2023 and 2025, recognizing its commitment to healthcare worker well-being. RRH also maintains an established physician well-being program.

Our mission is to be the partner of choice for the healthcare needs of our community. Our purpose is to care for our community's health and the well-being of those who care for them.

About Ridgecrest

Ridgecrest is a family-friendly community of 38,000 in the desert of central Southern California, far from the traffic and commotion of LA. Affordable and safe, it's been voted as the best place to live in Kern County by Niche. Home of the China Lake Naval Air Weapons Station, it is near the Sierra Mountains and full of natural wonders, outdoor activities, and sunshine. Our hospital is close to Mammoth Ski Area, Mount Whitney, Sequoia National Forest, and Death Valley. Learn more About Ridgecrest and the Outdoor Activities around it.