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Opportunity
We are staffing for a variety of fly-in/fly-out remote medical/industrial paramedic positions within rural Alaska in support of oil/gas and mining operations.
Paramedics will be in very remote/isolated locations providing urgent and emergent care to injured/ill workforce as well as occupational medical care to on-site employees. Casual and regular rotations (2/2 or 3/3) available. Shifts are 12 hours.
Employees are responsible for travel to/from home state to Anchorage, Alaska. Employer provides transportation from Anchorage, AK to work site in North Slope, AK. All meals and lodging are included during your weeks on the job.
Remote Medics will assess, treat, and coordinate transport for patients to higher-level medical providers, commonly in the form of a clinic or hospital. Invasive care may include advanced airways, IV therapy, medications, and defibrillation. The workforce consists of contractor employees and operates from base or field camps. Ancillary duties as assigned.
Qualifications
Must have Alaska Paramedic license or willing to obtain
Current CPR and ACLS
3-5 years remote and/or emergency response experience
Other Site Specific Requirements
OSHA 30
Dot Drug & Alcohol Collector Certification
Blood Borne Pathogen Testing
Bear Guard Training
NIOSH
CAOHC
Swiftwater
Ropes Skills
Wilderness First Responder
Key Responsibilities
Provide non-emergency and emergency medical response to employees on site
Assesses the safety and hazards at the scene of an emergency
Controls the hazards at an emergency scene
Determines the nature and extent of illness or injury present and establishes the priorities for emergency care
Under the direct or indirect supervision of a physician, treats injuries or illness using advanced life support techniques and medications; these may include:
Airway management
Intravenous therapy, heart monitoring with an Electrocardiographic (ECG) device
Defibrillation
Synchronized cardio version
Administration of any type of parentally, orally, or topically approved medication or solution
Needle chest decompression
Gastric and oral/tracheal suctioning
Basic Life Support techniques of the EMT-1
Extricates patients from entrapment
Provides special rescue services where trained in those specific areas
Performs triaging of patients and management of mass casualty situations
Completes detailed documentation on patient care and transport
Understands and uses appropriate state and federal regulations pertaining to EMS, confined space, hazardous materials, incident command system, blood borne pathogens, airborne pathogens, and controlled substances
Maintains, cleans, and restocks emergency supplies and equipment
Support the HSE function as a helper and not a decision maker where, in the opinion of the practitioner, the support does not interfere with the medical provision at the location
Physical Demands and Work Conditions
Work conditions are such that significant time will be spent walking, standing, stooping, sitting, assisting with positioning patients, and include some lifting. Exposure to anesthetic gases, blood and body fluids, sharps, and other health care occupational hazards is routine. Conditions will include exposure to hospital grade cleaning solutions, flammable solutions and gases, e.g., alcohol and oxygen, as well as latex and other industrial chemicals.
Physical Job Requirements:
Lifting Floor to Shoulder: 25 lbs
Lifting Floor to Waist: 45 lbs
Lifting Floor to Knuckle: 50 lbs
Carry 45 pounds: 25 feet
Climb 6 rungs of ladder
Climb 24 stairs (self-paced)
Pull: 50 lbs
Push: 50lbs
Kneel to stand x 3 reps
Alt twist x10
Stoop x5:
Squat for 15 secs:
Benefits
Competitive wage negotiable based on experience
Medical, Dental, Vision, 401K, Short/Long term disability, Life Insurance, AD&D coverage, Pet insurance, EAP, and PTO
Personalized and comprehensive training
Ongoing clinical and back-office support
Paid CME Days & Allowance
Contingencies
Offer contingent upon ability to pass pre-employment drug testing (federal panel), physical exam, fitness for duty assessment for remote work, background check and motor vehicle report.
Seniority level
Mid-Senior level
Employment type
Full-time
Job function
Health Care Provider
Industries
Human Resources Services
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