Paramedic
$68,640–$99,840 year
On-siteUnalaska, Alaska, United States
Job Summary
Conduct primary patient care for infants through the elderly, including after-hours urgent and emergent needs. Quickly identify life-threatening situations, administer therapeutic measures as ordered, and operate specialized medical equipment. Perform triage for non-routine appointments, assess patients per protocol, and coordinate care with nursing teams and other professional disciplines. Maintain a safe, aseptic environment, manage dispensary duties including medication verification and patient education, and participate in staff meetings and community outreach. Demonstrate independent decision-making, problem-solving, and initiative during variable shifts, including day, evening, and rotating on-call hours.
Required Qualifications
- Paramedic license from the State of Alaska
- Previous experience in Critical Access Hospital or ER
- BLS required within 90 days of hire
- ACLS, PALS, and PHTLS required within 1 year of hire
- Willing to relocate to Dutch Harbor Unalaska, Alaska
- Relocation is required
- Must be able to identify life-threatening situations quickly
- Must be organized
- Must be able to effectively communicate in English, both verbally and in writing
- Must have manual dexterity of hands/ fingers
- Must be able to occasionally lift, push or pull up to 200lbs (with assistance)
- Must be able to subject to prolonged standing or walking
- Must be able to maintain a professional personal appearance
- Must abide by the dress code at all times
- Must treat all customers (patients and guests) with respect
- Must treat colleagues (employees, practitioners, volunteers) as professionals
- Must be accountable in meeting customers' requests and needs
- Must recognize and respect differing viewpoints and beliefs
- Must show reverence for cultural diversity and perspective of all people
- Must act as an ambassador of IFHS at all times
- Must anticipate and exceed customers' needs and expectations
- Must understand and accept responsibilities
- Must demonstrate a proactive approach to all issues/ problems/ concerns
- Must acknowledge customers / patients by being attentive
- Must keep customers / patients appropriately informed
- Must maintain confidentiality at all times
- Must use proper voice and email etiquette
- Must use proper and professional telephone etiquette
- Must demonstrate positive and proactive communication skills to include active listening
- Must ask appropriate questions to clarify understanding
- Must be able to assess, triage and care for urgent care as well as primary care patients
- Must be skilled in operating and monitoring a variety of specialized medical equipment
- Must be able to obtain IV/IO access
- Must be skilled in interpersonal communication with all stakeholders
- Must be able to develop or coordinate a multi-disciplinary outpatient care plan
- Must be able to recognize adverse signs and react appropriately
- Must be able to respond to after-hours emergencies with providers and support staff while on-call
- State of Alaska Paramedic License - Required
- BLS Certification- Required
- ACLS, PALS, and PHTLS Certification- Required
- Paramedic: 1 year- Required
- Hearing: within normal limits with or without use of corrective devices
- Visions: adequate to read 12-point font type with or without corrective lenses
Desired Qualifications
- BLS required within 90 days of hire
- ACLS, PALS, and PHTLS required within 1 year of hire
- Previous experience in Critical Access Hospital or ER preferred
- Other healthcare education is a plus
- Emergency Room or EMS: 1 year - Preferred
- Background in Emergency or Critical Care, or other healthcare experience is a plus
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