Aviation Medevac Paramedic — Advanced EMS & Rescue

North Slope Borough; Utqiaġvik (AK); On-site; USD 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

North Slope Borough Fire Department seeks a dedicated paramedic to respond to emergencies, perform fire suppression, rescue and advanced EMS during air and ground medevac operations. The position requires maintaining licensure and certifications, delivering emergency care, and training other responders; travel to villages may be required; strong adherence to safety and policy is essential.

Minimum qualifications include high school diploma or GED; current Alaska paramedic licensure; CPR, ACLS;

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED (or 12 years education) with related work experience.
• Two years of pre-hospital EMS work experience.
• Current Alaska paramedic licensure/certification; CPR credential meeting Alaska licensure requirements.
• Current ACLS/Advanced Cardiac Life Support credential.

Responsibilities

• Responds to emergencies and performs fire suppression, rescue and emergency care as assigned.
• Serve as advanced medevac specialist and ambulance crewmember.
• Coordinate and provide advanced emergency care of patients during air and/or ground transport.
• Provide medical oversight of other responders on medevacs.
• Operate emergency life support tools and equipment.
• Maintain required licensure, certifications, skills and physical ability to perform job.
• Provide emergency training as assigned.
• May travel to the villages.
• Provide data entry, filing and maintenance of emergency response records as assigned.
• Assist in developing training materials and programs as assigned.
• Maintain inventory and readiness of response vehicles, equipment, facilities and supplies.
• Assist in fire prevention, inspection and other risk reduction activities as assigned.
• Assist in the cleaning and upkeep of department facilities and equipment.
• Provide positive mentorship of other medical providers.

Skills

Patient assessment

Emergency care

Team leadership

Education

Alaska paramedic licensure

CPR certification

Job description

North Slope Borough Fire Department seeks a dedicated paramedic to respond to emergencies, perform fire suppression, rescue and advanced EMS during air and ground medevac operations. The position requires maintaining licensure and certifications, delivering emergency care, and training other responders; travel to villages may be required; strong adherence to safety and policy is essential.

Minimum qualifications include high school diploma or GED; current Alaska paramedic licensure; CPR, ACLS;