Healthcare in Alaska is a dynamic and high intensity field of medicine. Medevac Alaska is looking for qualified EMT-3s and MICPs for immediate full time openings in their ground operations division!

EMT 1 and part time ALS providers may apply into applicant pool for future hiring as our service is expanding.

Position Summary

The Ground Medic operates under the supervision of the Ground Operations Manager and provides high quality out-of-hospital advanced life support including assessment, triage, and treatment utilizing standards and guidelines established by the Medevac Alaska Medical Director(s) within scope of practice; assesses the nature and extent of illness and injury to establish and prioritize care needed for safe transport of a variety of patients to the appropriate facility working in collaboration with their partner; is qualified to provide care for patients across the life-span in assigned clinical area; responsible for carrying out the mission and goals of Medevac Alaska assuring that safety remains the highest priority throughout the transport continuum.

Requirements

Ability to work in confined and mobile spaces

Ability to communicate with patients, families, facility staff, physicians, support agencies, vendors and other stakeholders.

Ability to remain calm in stressful situations

Ability to respond to phone calls, emails and radio communication in a timely manner.

Ability to repeatedly twist, squat, stoop, bend, grasp and use fine motor skills to push and pull.

Ability to routinely lift 100 pounds or more, including patients, equipment and belongings.

Ability to follow all safety protocols and best practices applicable to the medical transport environment to include protective equipment, hearing protection, eye protection and safety restraints.

Must maintain an insurable driving record for the duration of employment. For insurance purposes, all drivers must be at least 25 years of age.

Ability to obtain SIDA Badge Clearance at Ted Stevens International Airport

Ability to complete training and education requirements to meet the Alaska Expanded Scope guidelines\

Required Qualifications

High School Diploma or equivalent

No criminal charges that would preclude EMT 

Ability to obtain Alaska EMT-3/ MICP 

Basic Life Support for Healthcare Providers

Alaska State Driver’s License with clean driving history for 5 years. 

NIMS 700

One year of recent field experience as an EMT-1, EMT-2 or EMT-3 or MICP

Preferred Qualifications

Advanced Medical Life Support certification (or equivalent)

Advanced Trauma Life Support certification (or equivalent)

CEVO or EVOC

Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support

Pediatric Advanced Life Support

Three or more years of recent field experience as an EMT-MICP

Working Conditions

Incumbents must understand that the position entails assignments to a variety of locations, some remote, within the State of Alaska. Flexibility with company provided housing and transportation are essential in order to fulfill the mission of Medevac Alaska and to serve our clients in the last frontier.

Please apply at http://medevacalaska.com/employment/