POSITION SUMMARY:

The Ground Paramedic/EMT is responsible for delivering high-quality pre-hospital and interfacility medical care and ensuing the safe, efficient transport of critically ill or injured patients via ground ambulance. This role requires a skilled and adaptable individual who can operate effectively in dynamic, high-pressure environments, including rural and remote settings. The Ground Paramedic works collaboratively with health partners to assess, stabilize, and manage patients in the field and during transport.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Perform comprehensive patient assessments to determine medical needs during transport.
• Provide advanced life support (ALS) and critical care interventions, including airway management, IV therapy, cardiac monitoring, and medication administration.
• Continuously monitor and manage patient conditions during transport, making necessary interventions as per medical protocols.
• Communicate effectively with medical control, receiving facilities, and healthcare teams to ensure continuity of care.
• Maintain accurate and timely documentation of patient care, interventions, and transport details.
• Ensure safe and efficient patient transport via ground ambulance.
• Assist in loading and unloading patients while ensuring proper securing of stretchers and medical equipment.
• Operate within ground safety protocols, following crew resource management principles.
• Perform pre-transport equipment checks to ensure all medical supplies and life support equipment are operational.
• Work closely with other healthcare professionals to provide seamless patient care.
• Communicate effectively with patients and their families to provide reassurance and information about the transport process.
• Participate in debriefings and quality improvement initiatives to enhance patient outcomes and safety.
• Adhere to local, state, and federal regulations regarding emergency medica services and air medical transport.
• Follow infection control procedures and safety protocols to prevent contamination and ensure a safe working environment.
• Other duties as assigned.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES:

• Proficient in communicating with patients, families, medical staff, physicians, support agencies, vendors, onboard personnel, and clinics to ensure seamless coordination of care.
• Maintains professionalism and composure in high-stress and emergency situations.
• Responds promptly to phone calls and emails to facilitate efficient communication and decision-making.
• Evaluates and interprets patient information to make informed clinical decisions in collaboration with a partner.
• Utilizes appropriate personal protective equipment when exposed to infectious agents, toxic chemicals, or hazardous environment.
• Prepares and administers medications accurately, ensuring correct concentration and dosages.
• Possesses a strong understanding of ground transport operations to ensure safe and efficient patient transfers.

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS:

• Certified Paramedic/EMT with a current license in Alaska.
• Preferred certifications: Advanced Cardiac Life Support, Pediatric Advanced Life Support, Basic Life Support, Prehospital Trauma Life Support.
• One (1) to three (3) years field experience in a busy 911/pre-hospital service.
• Transport experience preferred.
• Valid driver’s license and insurable under Knik Tribes automotive insurance, which requires drivers to be at least 21 years of age with a clean driving record.
• Clean state and federal background check.

SCHEDULE AND WORK ENVIRONMENT:

• Kelly Schedule – 24 hours a day operations requiring shift work, including nights, weekends, and holidays. 
  • Employees are required to stay in crew provided accommodations.
  • Accommodations will be provided at employer’s expense while on duty.
• Stop Work Authority – Benteh Medevac has a firm stop work authority in place. It is the employees right and responsibility to exercise this program.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:

• Stress Management: Working in a high-pressure environment with urgent and critical decision-making responsibilities.
• Ability to repeatedly twist, squat, stoop, bend, grasp, use fine hand coordination, push and pull.
• Ability to work in a confined and mobile environment.
• Ability to lift a minimum of 75 pounds, independently and more with lift assistance. Maximum weight 350 pounds. Reasonable accommodations will be made related to this requirement, however, it is to be understood that weight is an important factor when dealing with small aircraft, if an employee cannot reach and hold this weight employee may be required to hold ground duty or be pulled from individual flights to accommodate maximum weights.

General Information:

• Location: Anchorage, AK 99502
• Supervisor: Clinical Supervisor
• Schedule: Monday – Kelly schedule
• Salary: DOE/E. Plus full benefits: Federal Employee Health Benefits (FEHB) medical, dental, vision, life insurance, paid leave and holidays, and retirement plan with matching contributions.

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION:

NATIVE PREFERENCE STATEMENT: Pursuant to the Indian Self-Determination and Education Assistance Act of 1975 (PL 93-638) and as further guided by Knik Tribe Native Preference Policy 6.120, Knik Tribe maintains preference in all phases of employment for Alaska Native, American Indian (AN/AI) and Native Hawaiian people, including direct lineal descendants and foster or traditionally adopted children. Also included are non-Native head of household member of Native families, which includes foster or traditionally adopted Native children.

• To Apply: Submit Resume to:
• Human Resources at hr@kniktribe.org
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• For more information or to download the job description visit www.kniktribe.org/careers