EMT

Rural Metro Fire Department; Anchorage (AK); On-site; USD 25,000 - 36,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive wages

4 days on/8 days off

Job summary

Rural Metro Fire Department is hiring Ground EMTs in Alaska to respond to Guardian Flight Alaska calls and provide high-quality patient care within established protocols and company policies. Essential duties include maintaining current certifications, following treatment protocols, operating a company vehicle safely, documenting care, and coordinating with EMS teams.

The role requires an Alaska EMT license, BLS/CPR, a valid driver's license, and a clean driving record.

Qualifications

• Current State of Alaska EMT-I, EMT-II or EMT-III License.
• Current Basic Life Support (BLS/CPR) certification.
• Valid State Driver’s License.
• Clean Driving Record.

Responsibilities

• Maintain familiarity with treatment protocols, response requirements and QA procedures.
• Ensure certification is current and in good standing for assigned tasks.
• Operate a company vehicle in accordance with policy and safe practices.
• Locate addresses quickly using maps and street layouts.
• Keep medical supplies and equipment clean, ready, and stocked.
• Complete required documentation and report discrepancies to Lead Paramedic.

Education

EMT-I/II/III License (Alaska)

BLS/CPR Certification

State Driver’s License

Clean Driving Record

Job description

GROUND EMT INCENTIVES

• Competitive starting wages
• Schedule is 4 days on/8 days off

We’re hiring Ground EMT’s respond to Guardian Flight Alaska calls and delivers high quality patient care and customer service within the prescribed scope of practice, established protocols and company policies.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

• Maintains thorough familiarity with treatment protocols, response requirements and quality assurance procedures in system in which assigned.
• Maintains awareness of any and all changes in the system components and company policy.
• Continuously maintains the level and type of certification(s) consistent with performing tasks in the system to which assigned.
• Complies with all state and company requirements for operation of motor vehicle.
• Operates a company vehicle in accordance with company policy and safe practices.
• Develops ability to quickly and safely locate addresses through knowledge of number systems and street layouts.
• Ensures that unit remains in a state of readiness in terms of mechanical reliability, medical supply and equipment, cleanliness and appearance standards.
• Reports immediately to the Lead Paramedic any discrepancies in vehicle or equipment standards that could compromise the unit’s ability to complete a call.
• Completes all appropriate documentation as outlined in company policy.
• Reports all problems and unusual occurrences immediately to the Lead Paramedic, Supervisor, or Operations.
• Maintains a professional appearance by adhering to hygiene and uniforms standards.
• Attends all mandatory in-services.
• Maintains a cooperative working relationship with allied health and public safety personnel.
• Maintains complete and accurate documentation of patient assessment and treatment as applicable to system or operations which assigned
• Maintains complete and accurate documentation of patient statistical and billing information and services rendered
• Adheres to medical treatment protocol
• Uses / operates appropriate communications equipment, medical equipment, cleaning equipment, office equipment and tools.
• Appropriately uses medical equipment such as gurney, airway equipment/airway bag, IV, splints, bandages, and medications in rendering proper emergency medical treatment to patients.

• Reads road maps, drives vehicles, and accurately discerns street signs and address numbers.
• Reads medication/prescription labels and directions for usage in quick, accurate, and expedient manner.
• Communicates verbally with patients and significant others in various environments to interview patient, family members, and bystanders,
• Ability to discern deviations/changes in eye/skin coloration due to patient's condition and to the treatment given.
• Converses with dispatcher and EMS providers via phone or radio as to status of patient.

• Adheres to all company policies and procedures.
• Adhere to and compliance with information systems security and policies.

Education/Licensing/Certification:

• Current State of Alaska EMT-I, EMT-II or EMT-III License
• Current Basic Life Support (BLS/CPR) certification
• Valid State Driver’s License
• Clean Driving Record

Physical Demands:

• Must be willing to shave facial hair (if needed) to fit a N95 mask
• Must possess the gross and fine motor skills necessary to sufficiently provide the full range of safe and effective patient care activities
• Lift and/or move up to 150 pounds cumulative with assistance
• Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distant vision, peripheral vision, depth perception and the ability to adjust focus
• Must be able to work a flexible work schedule

Why Choose Guardian Flight?

As a leading provider of air medical services, management and experience in the air medical industry, Guardian Flight is one of Global Medical Response’s (GMR) family of solutions. Our GMR teams deliver compassionate, quality medical care, primarily in the areas of emergency and patient relocation services. View the stories on how our employees provide care to the world at www.AtaMomentsNotice.com.

GMR’s Core Behaviors—keep care at the center, raise your hand, seek to understand, find a way together and be accountable—unite our teams and set us apart in emergency medical services.

EEO Statement

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