Flight Paramedic - Resource

Life Link III; Rush City (MN); On-site; USD 47,045 - 55,324; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health, Dental, and Vision insurance

401k with employer match

Generous paid leave

Job summary

Life Link III is seeking a Critical Care Flight Paramedic to join our elite team delivering life-saving care during air medical transport. As a critical care paramedic, you will assess and stabilize critically ill patients and perform advanced emergency procedures.

This rewarding role offers high autonomy and is essential in ensuring patient safety and optimal outcomes during transport. Candidates should possess a current paramedic license, critical care endorsements, and extensive experience in critical patient cases.

Qualifications

• Experience with high-acuity, critical patient care.
• Prepare to execute advanced procedures and manage emergencies.
• Valid driver's license and ability to maintain airport security access.

Responsibilities

• Provide advanced critical care during air medical transport.
• Assess and manage trauma, cardiac, and pediatric emergencies.
• Collaborate closely with flight nurses and pilots.

Skills

Critical care knowledge

Advanced life support techniques

Exceptional communication

Education

Current Paramedic license in MN, WI

BLS, ACLS, PALS certifications

Job description

About Life Link III

Life Link III is a premier, nationally recognized air medical transport company, known for our clinical excellence, superior aviation program and reliable response in providing care to critically ill or injured patients. Our priority is to do everything possible to give every patient their best chance for the best possible outcome - demonstrated by our unwavering commitment to providing the highest level of care to our patients while on board safe, state-of-the-art aircraft. We continually focus on innovation and work to put cutting-edge technology and education in the hands of our flight medical crew, pilots, mechanics, operational control specialists and communication specialists so we can provide uncompromising care to the communities we serve. We do this work while living out our core values of safety, customer focus, excellence, integrity, innovation, and collaboration.

Critical Care Flight Paramedic Overview

As a Critical Care Flight Paramedic at Life Link III, you’ll join an elite team of flight nurses and pilots, delivering advanced life‑saving care with top‑of‑the‑line equipment in air medical transport. Experience a high level of autonomy as you assess and stabilize critically ill or injured patients, performing advanced procedures and ensuring their safe journey to specialized medical facilities. This fast‑paced, rewarding role demands expert critical care knowledge, mastery of complex interventions, and exceptional communication—where every mission makes a difference.

Key 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 per guidelines and established protocols
• Ensure safety throughout all phases of transport in collaboration with pilot and flight nurse
• Collaborate closely with flight nurses, pilots, and other professionals to ensure optimal patient outcomes during transport
• Maintain clear and continuous communication with receiving hospitals, pre‑hospital care providers, and family members as necessary
• Participate in pre‑flight safety checks, post‑flight debriefings and maintain equipment readiness
• Document patient care accurately and support quality improvement initiatives
• Maintain critical care skills through ongoing training

Qualifications

• Current Paramedic license in MN, WI, with critical care endorsement required and preferred ND and MI licensures
• BLS, ACLS, PALS certifications required; trauma certifications (TPATC) are encouraged
• FP‑C will be required within 18 months of hire date
• NRP (Neonatal Resuscitation Program) certification will be required after hire date
• FEMA certification for IC‑S 100, 200
• A minimum of 3 years of recent (within the last 5 years) critical care of 911 EMS paramedic experience with a focus on high‑acuity, critical patient care
• Prior critical care experience that involved a comprehensive understanding of advanced life support techniques, pharmacological therapies, invasive procedures, and emergency interventions
• Prior exposure to high‑acuity, multi‑system trauma, including shock, severe head injuries, and complex cardiac emergencies, is essential
• Must maintain a flight crew weight of 230 lbs or less, fully dressed in flight required gear
• Valid driver’s license
• Ability to maintain airport security access credentials (where applicable)

Preferred Qualifications

• Previous flight experience preferred
• Experience with adult and pediatric patient populations, including neonates, highly preferred

What We Offer

• Base Pay Rate: $34.15 - $40.16 per hour, based on experience
• Health, Dental, and Vision insurance coverage starting the first of the month following date of hire
• Health Savings Account (HSA) with employer match
• 401k with employer match fully vested
• Generous paid leave and paid time off to foster work/life balance
• Life, disability, critical illness, and accident insurance
• Tuition/Training reimbursement program

Why Join Life Link III

We are dedicated to making a difference. Our mission‑driven culture fosters innovation, collaboration, and professional growth. You'll work alongside passionate professionals in a CAMTS accredited, award‑winning program that is committed to improving patient outcomes all while advancing your career in a supportive environment.

Compliance/HIPAA

Must perform work in the manner prescribed by documented work process in order to ensure compliance with all rules and regulations, accreditation standards and laws that apply, specifically work processes that involve billing practices, for avoiding activities that constitute fraud and abuse.

Employment Status Requirements

Life Link III does not sponsor employment visas of any kind. As a pre‑condition of employment, all applicants must be authorized to work in the United States.

Equal Employment Opportunity Statement

Life Link III is committed to creating an inclusive workplace where all individuals are treated with respect and dignity. We are an Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) employer and believe in providing equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, pregnancy, age, national origin, disability status, genetic information, veteran status, marital or family status, status with regard to public assistance, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local laws.

Accommodations

If you require any accommodations to apply or participate in our hiring process, please contact the Life Link III Human Resources team.