Paramedic Patroller
Discovery Land Company•Lake Tahoe, CA
•Onsite
About The Position
Homewood Mountain Resort is seeking a highly motivated Paramedic Ski Patroller to join our Ski Patrol team. This position combines professional ski patrol responsibilities with advanced life support (ALS) emergency medical care in a challenging mountain environment. The ideal candidate is an experienced paramedic and strong skier or snowboarder who can provide high-quality emergency medical care, perform technical mountain rescue operations, and work effectively in adverse weather and remote terrain.
Requirements
- Current California Paramedic License and/or eligibility to practice as a paramedic in California.
- Current BLS/CPR , ACLS, PALS, and ITLS certifications .
- Expert alpine skiing ability.
- Ability to meet all physical and operational requirements of professional ski patrol.
Nice To Haves
- Previous ski patrol, mountain rescue, or emergency medical experience preferred.
Responsibilities
- Respond to medical emergencies and traumatic injuries throughout the resort.
- Perform patient assessment, stabilization, treatment, and evacuation.
- Provide ALS care within scope of practice, protocols, and medical direction.
- Perform advanced airway management, cardiac monitoring, 12-lead ECGs, IV/IO access, medication administration, and other ALS interventions as authorized.
- Manage cardiac, respiratory, traumatic, environmental, and other medical emergencies.
- Perform CPR, defibrillation, hemorrhage control, splinting, and spinal motion restriction.
- Provide patient care during evacuation and coordinate handoff with local EMS and receiving facilities.
- Conduct routine mountain opening and closing procedures and assist with hazard identification and mitigation.
- Perform on-snow rescues and patient evacuations using toboggans and other rescue equipment.
- Participate in avalanche response and rescue operations, including beacon searches, probing, and patient extrication.
- Assist with lift evacuations, lost-person searches, and other mountain emergencies.
- Maintain equipment and complete accurate patient care documentation.
- Work collaboratively with Ski Patrol, resort departments, local EMS, fire, law enforcement, and other emergency response agencies.
- Provide professional guest service while promoting a safe mountain environment.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Senior
Education Level
No Education Listed
