AEMT

Doyon Limited•Mud Bay, AK

3d•Remote

About The Position

This is an exciting seasonal opportunity for a Paramedic, AEMT, or EMT-III to evaluate, treat, and stabilize routine, urgent and emergent patients in remote Alaska. Fairweather offers a variety of rotational assignments across Alaska, with a work schedule that includes many weeks off per year. Fairweather LLC, established in 1976, is a leading provider of remote medical support in Alaska, with extensive experience in 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 and is equipped to meet these demands with expert staff, sophisticated logistics, and a philosophy of continuous innovation. Fairweather provides a wide range of solutions to meet the challenges of working in rural Alaska and is a state leader in remote medical care innovation. The medical department is comprised of a diverse team of healthcare professionals, including physician assistants, nurse practitioners, paramedics, EMT's of all levels, and registered nurses.

Requirements

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

Nice To Haves

1 year working in austere locations

Responsibilities

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; keep it clean and resupply any deficiencies
Prepare accurate, thorough documentation of every patient contact and patient care report
Perform other duties as required to support the project