Medevac Paramedic - Air & Ground Rescue Specialist

Holland America-Princess (Holland America Dawson City Inn); Utqiaġvik (AK); On-site; USD 70,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

The North Slope Borough Fire Department seeks a qualified paramedic to join its emergency response team in Alaska. The role includes advanced medevac duties, ground and air patient care, and ongoing certification maintenance for licensure and training.

As a regular department member, you will respond to emergencies, provide medical oversight, and help develop training materials while supporting readiness of vehicles, equipment and facilities.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED or equivalent required.
• Current paramedic licensure or certification required.
• Current CPR credential meeting Alaska licensure requirements.
• Current ACLS credential required.
• Two years of pre-hospital emergency medical work experience.
• Ability to obtain Alaska paramedic licensure within 45 days of hire.
• Ability to obtain Medevac Escort certification within six months of hire.
• Ability to obtain Basic Firefighter I certification within one year of hire.
• Ability to obtain Alaska Driver’s License within thirty days of hire.

Responsibilities

• Responds to emergencies and performs fire suppression, rescue and emergency care as assigned.
• Serve as advanced medevac specialist and as 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 or other departmental related training as assigned.
• May be required to 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 general upkeep of department facilities and equipment, including hose and apparatus testing or other tasks necessary for operational readiness as assigned.
• Provide positive mentorship of other medical providers.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Skills

Pre-hospital care

Emergency services techniques

Fire dept policies

Fire ground safety

Patient assessment & treatment

Education

High school diploma or GED

Paramedic licensure/certification

CPR certification (Alaska requirements)

ACLS certification

Two years of pre-hospital EMS experience

Ability to obtain Alaska Paramedic licensure within 45 days

Medevac Escort certification

Basic Firefighter I certification

Alaska Driver's License

Job description

The North Slope Borough Fire Department seeks a qualified paramedic to join its emergency response team in Alaska. The role includes advanced medevac duties, ground and air patient care, and ongoing certification maintenance for licensure and training.

As a regular department member, you will respond to emergencies, provide medical oversight, and help develop training materials while supporting readiness of vehicles, equipment and facilities.