Remote Medic

• 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

• 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
• 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)

1 year working in austere locations