Overview

JOB SUMMARY: Evaluates, treats, and stabilizes routine, urgent and emergent patients within the scope of standing orders established by sponsoring physician. Provide FAA-approved guidance and observations. Provide guard support for animal activity.

Location: fly-in/fly-out remote medical/industrial positions within rural Alaska in support of oil/gas and mining operations

Employment Type: Seasonal, Jume to October

Responsibilities

ESSENTIAL DUTIES & RESPONSIBLITIES:

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

Bear Guard

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

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS & ABILITIES:

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

Qualifications

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

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

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:

1 year working in austere locations

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:

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)

WORKING CONDITIONS:

2 weeks on 2 weeks off schedule or as determined by client
Work in remote locations as an independent provider
Must be willing to work overtime and be on-call while at the site as needed
Must be willing to work weekends and holidays as needed
May be required to fly in small aircrafts

REASONABLE ACCOMMODATION: It is Fairweather's business philosophy and practice to provide reasonable accommodations, according to applicable state and federal laws, to all qualified individuals with physical or mental disabilities.

PREFERENCE STATEMENT: Fairweather grants preference to qualified Doyon Shareholders first, and second to qualified shareholders of other Alaska Native corporations that grant a similar preference in all phases of employment and training, which include, but are not limited to hiring, promotion, layoff, transfer, and training.

This job description in no way states or implies that these are the only duties to be performed by the employee(s) incumbent in this position. Employee(s) will be required to follow any other job-related instructions and to perform any other job-related duties requested by any person authorized to give instructions or assignments.

A review of this position has excluded marginal functions of the position that are incidental to the performance of fundamental job duties. All duties and responsibilities are essential job functions and requirements and are subject to possible modification to reasonably accommodate individuals with disabilities. To perform this job successfully, the incumbent(s) will possess the skills, aptitudes, and abilities to perform each duty proficiently. Some requirements may exclude individuals who pose a direct threat or significant risk to the health or safety of themselves or others. The requirements listed in this document are the minimum levels of knowledge, skills, or abilities.

This job description is not an employment agreement or contract, implied or otherwise, other than an “at will” relationship. Management has the exclusive right to alter the scope of work within the framework of this job description at any time without prior notice.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

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

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:

1 year working in austere locations

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:

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)

WORKING CONDITIONS:

2 weeks on 2 weeks off schedule or as determined by client
Work in remote locations as an independent provider
Must be willing to work overtime and be on-call while at the site as needed
Must be willing to work weekends and holidays as needed
May be required to fly in small aircrafts

ESSENTIAL DUTIES & RESPONSIBLITIES:

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

Bear Guard

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

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS & ABILITIES:

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

Paramedic, Bear Guard

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