Paramedic (RFT)

Matanuska-Susitna Borough • Parks Highway, AK

1d • Onsite

About The Position

This position provides Basic Life Support care and Advanced Life Support care for patients in out-of-hospital environments. Work is performed and duties are carried out in accordance with established policies, procedures, and Borough core values: Accountability, Customer Focus, Dedication, Integrity, Responsiveness and Teamwork.

Requirements

• High school diploma, or equivalent
• Completion of an accredited paramedic training program
• Five (5) years of direct patient care experience in a prehospital or clinical setting
• Possession of a valid driver’s license issued by the State of Alaska for the type of vehicle or equipment operated
• At least 19 years of age with one (1) year of driving experience
• Possession of State of Alaska Paramedic license or National Registry Paramedic License is required at time of hire
• Must successfully pass a pre-employment background check, drug screen, physical, respirator fit test and physical ability test (PAT) in addition to an annual respirator fit test and PAT test
• Must complete a baseline audiometry screening and will be required to undergo annual testing as part of the Hearing Conservation Program
• Must complete the Hepatitis B vaccination series and maintain a current Tetanus (Td or Tdap) vaccination, or provide signed declinations, in accordance with applicable health and safety guidelines
• Must complete Tuberculosis (TB) screening, or provide signed declination, in accordance with applicable health and safety guidelines
• Completion of Incident Command System (ICS) courses, ICS 100 and IS 700 within ninety (90) days of hire and ICS 200 and IS 800 within one (1) year of hire

Responsibilities

• Providing care in a prehospital, clinical, or remote settings
• Operating and maintaining emergency vehicles and medical equipment
• Conducting patient assessments and critical interventions in dynamic environments
• Coordinating with hospital and public safety personnel
• Performing patient care in non-traditional settings such as industrial sites, remote field operations, and clinical facilities
• Managing medical documentation, reporting, and regulatory compliance

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: High school or GED