Emergency Medical Technician I - Field Rescue & Patient Care

Norton Sound Health Corp; Alaska; On-site; USD 71,000 - 91,000; Full time

Job summary

Norton Sound Health Corp. seeks an EMT I for regular full-time staffing in Nome, AK. The role supports basic patient care, on-site emergency response, and transportation coordination to hospitals as needed.

Responsibilities include triage, airway and IV management, and assisting emergency department staff. Requires EMT I certification, BLS, and 2 years of patient care experience, with travel to and from remote sites possible.

Qualifications

• High school diploma required.
• EMT I Certification required.
• 2 years in patient care experience.
• BLS certification required.

Responsibilities

• Respond to onsite medical emergencies and perform triage and stabilization.
• Provide airway management, IV fluids, and emergency procedures during transport.
• Identify cardiac dysrhythmias and initiate basic life support.
• Assist ER providers with point-of-care testing, wound care, phlebotomy, IVs, EKGs, and preparation for transfer.

Skills

Patient care

Communication

Teamwork

Education

High school diploma

EMT I Certification

EMT II Certification

AS degree or equivalent

Job description

Norton Sound Health Corp. seeks an EMT I for regular full-time staffing in Nome, AK. The role supports basic patient care, on-site emergency response, and transportation coordination to hospitals as needed.

Responsibilities include triage, airway and IV management, and assisting emergency department staff. Requires EMT I certification, BLS, and 2 years of patient care experience, with travel to and from remote sites possible.