WHAT IS IT LIKE TO WORK ON OUR TEAM

Capital City Fire Rescue’s CARES Mobile Integrated Healthcare – Paramedic team is new to CBJ. We are still developing many aspects of the program, and this is an opportunity to not only provide care and make a difference in people’s lives, but also a chance to build and direct the program itself. We look forward to working with the right person who will be empowered with the flexibility and freedom to make this happen.

WHO WE ARE LOOKING FOR
We are looking for a paramedic who has experience working in EMS at the paramedic level, is self-disciplined, self-motivated, and capable of working with a minimum of supervision and oversite. Individual must demonstrate patience and compassion in working with Juneau’s most vulnerable populations. The individual who fills this role must be able to set schedule for daily activities, while simultaneously coordinating appointments and referrals for clients.

WORKING HOURS AND LOCATION

This position works approximately 40 hours per week. Office is located in Auke Bay Fire Station, at 11900 Glacier Highway.

DESCRIPTION OF WHAT YOU WILL BE DOING

Under general direction of the CARES Program Manager, this position provides healthcare for Capital City Fire Rescue in the less acute and non-emergent arena. This position will work to enhance public health and safety by providing alternatives to emergency services for persons with non-emergent needs, in order to decompress the ambulance and hospital services. This position must be capable of providing emergency medical care at the paramedic level, while also assisting patients with non-emergent referrals and medical needs.

Daily duties will include in-home welfare checks and assessments, assisting with scheduling appointments for medical care, and providing transportation to scheduled appointments. Additionally, this position will advocate for patients, assisting them with access to other available services both in and outside of our community. The MIH paramedic will work closely with Capital City Fire Rescue’s Sponsoring Physician, as well as patient’s Primary Care Providers, and the CARES Program Manager, in determining the direction of patient’s medical care and needs.

This position will work very closely with the CARES MIH EMT positions, which assist the MIH Paramedic on complex calls, and work independently on less complex calls.

Education:           High School graduation or possession of a GED certificate.

Other:                   Not less than 19 years of age at time of appointment.
A valid Driver’s License at time of appointment and for continued employment.
 At time of appointment either:

• License as a State of Alaska Mobile Intensive Care Paramedic; OR
• Certification with the National Registry of Emergency Medical Technicians as a Paramedic, OR
• Equivalent licensure in another state, province or territory. (Note: appointment will be made conditionally pending successfully completion of the written and practical examination for emergency medical technician-paramedic administered by the National Registry of Emergency Medical Technicians by date of appointment.)

The employee must be able to receive and continue to maintain licensure as a State of Alaska Mobile Intensive Care Paramedic to perform the duties of this position.

This is a benefited and union represented position. For more details about benefits, please visit the following web link: https://juneau.org/human-resources/benefits

If you have questions about this position please call, Joe Mishler at (907) 586-5322, ext. 4327.

The application review period for this recruitment will remain OPEN UNTIL FILLED with the first applicant review date being August 26^th, 2022 and every week there-after. Your application must be received by the Human Resources & Risk Management Department. You can submit your application by email, fax, USPS mail, or by dropping it off at the Human Resources & Risk Management office.

The City and Borough of Juneau is an Equal Opportunity Employer. The CBJ also complies with Title I of the American’s with Disabilities Act (ADA). Individuals with disabilities, who require accommodation to apply for this position can contact the City & Borough of Juneau Human Resources/Risk Management HR Office at (907)586-0227, via email at [email protected] or written correspondence to 155 South Seward, Juneau, AK 99801.