Communication Tech (EMT)

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.

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.

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

Collaborate closely with flight nurses, pilots, and other professionals to ensure optimal patient outcomes during transport

Maintains 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

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

Ability to maintain airport security access credentials (where applicable)

Experience with adult and pediatric patient populations, including neonates, highly preferred

Base Pay Rate: $34.15 - $46.72 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
• Life, disability, critical illness, and accident insurance
• Tuition/Training reimbursement program

Our mission-driven culture fosters innovation, collaboration, and professional growth. 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.

Life Link III does not sponsor employment visas of any kind. 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.

Our commitment to an equitable workplace extends to all aspects of employment, including recruitment, hiring, promotions, transfers, training, working conditions, compensation, benefits, and termination.