Mine Paramedic - Located in Golconda, NV

Job Description

MINE PARAMEDIC INCENTIVES

• Competitive starting wages, dependent on experience
• Schedule is a 5 days on/10 days off rotation

Essential Duties And Responsibilities

• Must successfully complete and remain current with MSHA required courses, participate in mine rescue drills; and must maintain all mine safety policies and complete all safety training.
• Evaluates, treats, and stabilizes routine and urgent patients within the scope of practice and standing orders established by the sponsoring physician (Paramedic), with expanded scope responsibilities.
• Administer over the counter medications and provide medical health screenings including flu shots, and maintain proper documentation.
• Restocking of First-Aid Bags/Kits, Stoke Baskets, and other supplies as needed.
• 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.
• Develop and utilize triage skills to provide optimal efficiency during calls.
• Provide patient care according to clinical protocols and safety requirements, including lifting and moving patients as needed to provide optimum care.
• Act as team leader and take responsibility for scene management as needed.
• Monitor and maintain the general condition of the work area, keep it clean and stocked to maintain the image of Guardian Flight and GMR.
• Ability to function independently and be a self-starter in isolated locations that have poor communication and no support agencies.
• Able to climb a 75-foot vertical ladder with 50 lbs. of gear.
• MUST be able to work underground in a hot and humid environment.

Qualifications

• Experience: Minimum 5 years' experience as a Paramedic, with the ability to function beyond the typical "street environment," where treatment may be the priority, not transport.
• Education/Certifications: High school diploma or equivalent (GED). Must possess a current State of Nevada Paramedic Certification. Must possess a valid Driver's License. Driving record in compliance with GMR policy regarding insurability.

Physical Demands

• Must be willing to shave facial hair (if needed) to fit a N95 mask
• Possess the gross and fine motor skills necessary to sufficiently provide the full range of safe and effective patient care activities
• Lift and/or move up to 150 pounds cumulative with assistance

Why Choose Guardian Flight?

• As a leading provider of air medical services, management and experience in the air medical industry, Guardian Flight is one of Global Medical Response’s (GMR) family of solutions.
• Our GMR teams deliver compassionate, quality medical care, primarily in the areas of emergency and patient relocation services.

Additional Information

• View the stories on how our employees provide care to the world at www.AtaMomentsNotice.com.
• GMR’s Core Behaviors—keep care at the center, raise your hand, seek to understand, find a way together and be accountable—unite our teams and set us apart in emergency medical services.

EEO Statement

• Global Medical Response and its family of companies are an Equal Opportunity Employer, which includes supporting veterans and providing reasonable accommodations for individuals with a disability.