Flight Paramedic

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 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.

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. You will assess and stabilize critically ill or injured patients, perform advanced procedures and ensure 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.

• 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

• 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‑100, IC‑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 airport security access credentials (where applicable)

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