Flight Paramedic

Life Link III • Anoka, MN

2d

About The Position

Life Link III is hiring a Flight Paramedic to provide advanced critical care during air medical transport. The role works with flight nurses and pilots to assess and stabilize critically ill or injured patients, perform advanced interventions within paramedic scope, and support safe transport to specialized medical facilities. Flight Paramedics work with a high level of autonomy in a fast-paced environment and are expected to maintain expert critical care knowledge, strong communication, and proficiency with complex interventions.

The position also supports flight safety and operational readiness through pre-flight checks, post-flight debriefings, equipment maintenance, accurate documentation, quality improvement initiatives, and ongoing training. The role requires compliance with documented processes, applicable laws and regulations, accreditation standards, and requirements related to billing practices and preventing fraud and abuse.

Requirements

• Current paramedic license in Minnesota and Wisconsin, with critical care endorsement; North Dakota and Michigan licensure is preferred.
• BLS, ACLS, and PALS certifications required.
• FP-C certification required within 18 months of hire.
• NRP certification required after hire.
• FEMA certification for ICS 100 and 200.
• At least 3 years of recent (within the last 5 years) critical care or 911 EMS paramedic experience, focused on high-acuity critical patient care.
• Prior critical care experience demonstrating comprehensive understanding of advanced life support techniques, pharmacological therapies, invasive procedures, and emergency interventions.
• Experience with high-acuity, multi-system trauma, including shock, severe head injuries, and complex cardiac emergencies.
• Maintain a flight crew weight of 230 pounds or less while fully dressed in required flight gear.
• Valid driver's license.
• Ability to maintain airport security access credentials where applicable.
• Must be authorized to work in the United States; employment visa sponsorship is not provided.

Nice To Haves

• Trauma certification (TPATC) is encouraged.
• Previous flight experience.
• Experience with adult and pediatric patient populations, including neonates.

Responsibilities

• Provide advanced critical care to patients with life-threatening conditions during air medical transport.
• Assess, stabilize, and manage trauma, cardiac, respiratory, and pediatric emergencies in flight.
• Perform advanced procedures within paramedic scope.
• Administer medications, IV fluids, and blood products according to guidelines and established protocols.
• Ensure safety throughout all phases of transport in collaboration with the pilot and flight nurse.
• Collaborate with flight nurses, pilots, and other professionals to support optimal patient outcomes during transport.
• Maintain clear, continuous communication with receiving hospitals, pre-hospital care providers, and family members as necessary.
• Participate in pre-flight safety checks and post-flight debriefings, and maintain equipment readiness.
• Document patient care accurately and support quality improvement initiatives.
• Maintain critical care skills through ongoing training.
• Perform work according to documented processes and applicable rules, regulations, accreditation standards, and laws, including processes intended to ensure compliant billing and prevent fraud and abuse.

Benefits

• Health, dental, and vision insurance beginning the first of the month following the date of hire.
• Health Savings Account with employer match.
• 401(k) with employer match and full vesting.
• Generous paid leave and paid time off.
• Life, disability, critical illness, and accident insurance.
• Tuition and training reimbursement program.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed