Fly In Out Mining Jobs in Alaska (NOW HIRING)

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, June to October

Essential Duties & Responsibilities:

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

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 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.