Paramedic, Bear Guard

• 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
• Pays constant attention to surroundings and work situations while creating and maintaining a safe work environment
• Works well in a multi-disciplined team environment
• Safely handles a firearm and is willing to use it at a moment's notice for wildlife deterrence
• Able to make good decisions while staying unemotional
• Responsible for daily care of weapon and ammunition
• Writes reports of wildlife sightings and submits to supervisor
• Willing to fly in small aircraft and helicopters as needed to access work sites
• Possesses basic survival skills and the ability to navigate using GPS, compass or maps
• Communicates as needed via satellite phones and radios

• 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
• Must attend an 8-hour Wildlife Awareness and Gun Proficiency class
• Ability to pass a background a check to carry firearms
• Ability to assembles, disassemble, and clean firearm
• Must be fit for service at all times while in workplace

1 year working in austere locations