Remote Medic – Paramedic/AEMT/EMT-III - Rotational Assignment

Overview: Are you a Paramedic, AEMT, or EMT-III looking for an exciting opportunity to evaluate, treat, and stabilize routine, urgent and emergent patients while enjoying the beauty of remote Alaska? If a work schedule that includes dozens of weeks off in a year to travel and enjoy life is appealing to you, we are seeking dedicated medical professionals to join reputed company for regular and fill-in rotations. Fairweather offers a variety of rotational assignments across Alaska. Applicants will be considered for reputed company upcoming openings that match their qualifications. Established in 1976, Fairweather LLC is a leading provider of reputed company support for Alaska, with a four-decade history of medical staffing for clinic and hospital sites throughout the state. As an Alaska-based company, Fairweather understands the challenges of delivering first-class medical care in a rugged Arctic environment. Most importantly, we are equipped to meet these demands with expert staff, sophisticated logistics, and our philosophy of never-ending innovation. That approach is directly responsible for Fairweather’s growth over the past four decades. Today, as a Doyon Limited company, Fairweather provides a wide range of solutions to meet the challenges of working in rural Alaska. We are also the state leader in reputed company care innovation, from our fully equipped emergency response vehicles to our customized medical kits. Fairweather’s medical department is comprised of a diverse team of reputed company, including physician assistants, nurse practitioners, paramedics, EMT's of reputed company levels, and registered nurses. WORK LOCATION: Project-based assignments at remote sites throughout Alaska. SCHEDULE: Rotational schedule; typical rotations are two weeks on, two weeks off, but may vary based on project needs. REPORTS TO: Fairweather Medical Manager and Fairweather Medical Director/Collaborating Physician BENEFITS reputed company. Travel provided from Anchorage to worksite, housing and meals are included. For regular, full-time positions: Federal Health Benefits, Dental, Vision, Flexible Spending accounts, Life Insurance, 401k Voluntary: Accidental Insurance, Hospital Insurance, Critical Illness, Short/Long Term Disability ESSENTIAL DUTIES & RESPONSIBLITIES

• Utilize medical equipment and procedures including defibrillator, EKG monitor, oxygen and suction devices, intravenous fluids, CPR and other procedures and medications as required to provide advanced medical care
• Provide patient care according to clinical protocols and safety requirements
• Communicate with receiving facility, Alaska MEDEVAC systems, and Medical Control
• Operate as a team leader and take responsibility for scene management as needed
• Monitor and maintain the general condition of the project medical facility; reputed company it clean and resupply any deficiencies
• Prepare accurate, thorough documentation of every patient contact and patient care report
• reputed company other duties as required to support the project

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS & ABILITIES

• Full comprehension of Standing Orders
• Expert knowledge of defibrillators and IV pumps
• Work well in teams, alone, and in diverse populations of people
• Demonstrate ability to effectively communicate both verbally and in writing with HSE Team Members and Operational Management Team
• Ability to establish priorities, work independently, and complete objectives
• Understand and utilize pre-hospital care Emergency Medical Service equipment
• Understands the use of over-the-counter medications and applies aggressive first aid guidelines to support the Natural Resources industry OSHA requirements
• Must maintain certification as Weather Observer Established by NOAA, reporting under METAR system

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

• High school diploma or equivalent (GED)
• Must be 21 years of age
• Possess a valid driver’s license
• reputed company state/national registry Paramedic/EMT III license/certificate
• reputed company CPR, ACLS, and ITLS
• 3 years Emergency Medical Service experience

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

• 1 year working in austere locations

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS

• Ability to lift, carry, and balance an adult patient with the assistance of others
• Ability to run, walk, bend, and crawl on uneven terrain
• Ability to withstand varied environmental conditions such as extreme heat, cold, and moisture
• Ability to work in low light and confined spaces
• Ability to operate a motor vehicle (including ATVs)

WORKING CONDITIONS

• Rotations dependent on contract
• Work in remote locations as an independent provider
• Must be willing to work overtime and be on-call while at the site as needed
• Must be willing to work weekends and holidays as needed
• May be required to fly in small aircrafts

REASONABLE ACCOMMODATION: It is Fairweather's business philosophy and practice to provide reasonable accommodations, according to applicable state and federal laws, to reputed company qualified individuals with physical or mental disabilities. PREFERENCE STATEMENT Apply tot his job Apply To this Job