ALS Lead Medic

Copper River EMS Council, Inc. (CREMS) is a 501(c)(3) State Certified Ambulance service that has operated in the rural Copper River region for more than 40 years.

The Copper River service area covers many small communities and villages spread across 300 miles of sparsely populated 2-lane highways including stretches of the Glenn Hwy, Richardson Hwy, Tok Cut-Off, and Edgerton Hwy.

The entire service area averages only one 911 EMS dispatch every 32 hours. However, due to the fact that the nearest hospital ER is more than 140 miles away, most patients are transferred to a medevac service with patient encounters averaging 2-4 hours each.

Essential Job Functions:

MUST be willing to work with and mentor local volunteer responders of all levels and with a wide range of experience.

This is a 24/7 on-call position with 7 days on and 7 days off. Must be available to respond to 911 medical emergencies within 10 minutes of dispatch at all times while on-duty.

Emergency Duties

· Assist with the coordination of local resources at time of dispatch and collaborate with CREMS volunteers and other emergency response agencies.

· Conduct patient assessments to determine and perform appropriate basic and/or advanced life support care for injured or sick persons based on CREMS medical protocols and the established standards of care.

· Communicate with dispatch by radio, communicate with medevac and ground intercept services by mobile phone, and communicate with volunteers and other responders by apps, radio, and phone.

· Accurately and thoroughly document all patient care in ePCR software.

· Clean all equipment, restock and prepare the ambulance for service after each patient transport.

Non-emergency Duties

· Conduct daily equipment, facilities and vehicle inspections to ensure the safety of crew and response readiness.

· Perform routine maintenance and testing of equipment and vehicles.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

· Possess a caring and compassionate attitude, displaying the highest level of respect and professionalism for all patients, affiliated healthcare workers, co-workers, volunteers and management.

· Ability to communicate effectively, both orally and in writing.

· Ability to remain composed in difficult and stressful situations that require emergency action, with the ability to make sound decisions promptly under emergency conditions.

· Ability to use radio communications, computers and related PCR reporting software.

· Must work well in a team environment.

· Have proficient working knowledge of emergency medical care at respective level.

· Be self-driven with a passion to provide quality care.

· Maintain patient privacy standards.

· Provide patient care according to protocols and safety requirements.

· Take responsibility for scene safety and management.

· Work collaboratively and in a professional manner with other response agencies.

Minimum Qualifications

Persons applying for this position must have the following:

· High school diploma or possess a GED equivalent.

· Must be 25 years of age at time of application.

· Minimum 2 years of verified experience leading a 911 ambulance crew.

· Must hold a valid State of Alaska driver’s license.

· Current State of Alaska MICP, AEMT, or EMT-III.

· Current AK approved BLS certification. Current ACLS certification. Current PALS certification, or ability to obtain within 6 months of hire.

· Obtain approval from Medical Director to practice medicine within the proper scope.

Benefits

Medics are covered by CREMS Workers Compensation and liability insurance.

Housing while on-duty will be provided free of charge near the base of operations in Glennallen, AK.

3% SIMPLE IRA match.

Assistance with obtaining health insurance through the healthcare.gov marketplace.

2 weeks paid vacation/year (available after 3 months).

Company paid EMS training/tuition.

Please email a cover letter, resume and three references to crems@cvinternet.net

Please contact CREMS at (907) 259-5277 (call/text) or email crems@cvinternet.net for further information or questions.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: From $72,000.00 per year

Benefits:

• 401(k) matching
• Paid time off
• Professional development assistance

Schedule:

• On call
• Rotating shift

License/Certification:

• Driver's License (Required)
• Paramedic, AEMT or AK EMT-3 Certification (Required)

Work Location: In person

Salary : $72,000