Float Flight Paramedic

Float Flight Paramedic

Join to apply for the Float Flight Paramedic role at Life Flight Network.

Life Flight Network is a not-for-profit air ambulance organization that values safety, excellence, social justice, and innovation. As a member, you will work in a high‑octane, collaborative environment serving communities across the region.

$73,000.00/yr - $87,000.00/yr

The actual pay will be based on your skills and experience — talk with your recruiter to learn more.

The Flight Paramedic works with the Flight Nurse to deliver advanced critical care to patients of Life Flight Network and renders care according to the guidelines and protocols of the organization.

• Minimum five years’ experience as a Paramedic, preferably in a large metropolitan area.
• Current licensure and/or certification:
  Paramedic certification as appropriate to assigned location; BLS; ACLS; PALS; PHTLS; NRP; FP‑C exam within one year of hire and certification within two years of hire; completion of Department of Transportation Air Medical Curriculum within six months of hire.
• Valid driver’s license (Oregon, Idaho, Washington or Montana) with at least three years of driving experience.
• Weight limit: maximum 250 pounds fully outfitted.
• Passport and/or entry into Canada may be required based on location assignment.
• Strong leadership skills and ability to communicate and work with a variety of people in highly stressful situations.
• Ability to work varied shifts and cover fixed‑wing call shifts.

• Work with the Flight Nurse in delivery of age‑appropriate patient care (pediatric, adult, geriatric).
• Perform procedures as necessary: oral intubation, administration of paralytic drugs, needle thoracostomy, intravenous and intraosseous access.
• Assist in providing accurate and complete patient care documentation.
• Assist with equipment retrieval, return, cleaning, restocking, inventory checks, ordering supplies, and maintaining equipment in working order.
• Assist with patient follow‑up to referring hospitals or agencies.
• Support day‑to‑day operations and statistical data compilation.

• Help ensure safe operation of the aircraft for the protection of patients, crew members, and personnel on the scene.
• Enforce LFN safety policies and assist the pilot in navigation, take‑off, landing, and in‑flight procedures.

• Participate in development of LFN business and operations plans to meet medical transport service and financial performance goals.
• Encourage a favorable public opinion of LFN through personal contact with patients, community agencies, and hospitals.
• Provide flight education to the public as requested.

• Competitive pay.
• 401(k) with 100% vested employer contribution.
• Tenure bonuses.

• Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision coverage.
• Company‑paid life and AD&D insurance.
• Company‑paid short‑ and long‑term disability insurance.
• Wellness reimbursement program.
• Complimentary Life Flight Network membership for you and your household.

• Paid parental leave.
• Adoption assistance.
• Bereavement leave (including for pets).
• Paid volunteer time.
• Generous paid time off, starting at nearly 4 weeks annually for full‑time employees.

• Tuition and training reimbursement.
• Employee recognition awards.
• Multilingual stipend.

All candidates are subject to drug screening and background investigation.

Life Flight Network is an equal opportunity employer.