**Instructor - Medic** **Description** **University of Colorado Anschutz Medical Campus** **Department: Emergency Medicine** **Working Title: Instructor - Medic** **Position #: 00831508 - Requisition #** **36086** **Job Summary:** Key Responsibilities: + Caring for all medical issues that arise among individuals at Summit Station + Coordination of a remote outpost's medical clinic + Education of the station residents to improve health and safety + Direction of an emergency response team + Regular communication with medical direction back at CU Anschutz **Work Location:** Onsite **Why Join Us:** **Why work for the University?** + Medical: Multiple plan options + Dental: Multiple plan options + Additional Insurance: Disability, Life, Vision + Retirement 401(a) Plan: Employer contributes 10% of your gross pay + Paid Time Off: Accruals over the year + Vacation Days: 22/year (maximum accrual 352 hours) + Sick Days: 15/year (unlimited maximum accrual) + Holiday Days: 10/year + Tuition Benefit: Employees have access to this benefit on all CU campuses + ECO Pass: Reduced rate RTD Bus and light rail service **Diversity and Equity:** **Qualifications:** **Minimum Qualifications:** + Each person working at Summit for longer than one flight period (staff and researchers) must pass an NSF medical and dental exam. + Paramedic, Nurse, NP or PA, MD or DO + 2 years' minimum experience **Preferred Qualifications:** + Technical climbing or rescue experience + Previous wilderness first responder training + Previous international experience **Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:** + Microsoft Office + Experience with wilderness medicine, altitude and living and working in extreme snow and cold conditions + High angle rescue **How to Apply:** **Screening of Applications Begins:** **Anticipated Pay Range:** **HIRING RANGE** **ADA Statement:** **Background Check Statement:** **Vaccination Statement:** **Job Category** **Primary Location** **Schedule** **Posting Date** **Unposting Date** **To apply, visit https://cu.taleo.net/careersection/2/jobdetail.ftl?job=36086&lang=en (https://apptrkr.com/5976080)** Copyright 2024 Jobelephant.com Inc. All rights reserved. Posted by the FREE value-added recruitment advertising agency (https://www.jobelephant.com/) Instructor - Medic - 36086 Faculty The medic is part of a small operational crew onsite to support the science activities in the summer. Population varies in the summer, and indoor heated space is limited, shared and public (with the exception of berthing rooms.) Common courtesy and respect are required, and the operational crew play a role in assisting short-term visitors to achieve a successful trip. Shared tasking is assigned as needed, but at all times, the medic's priority will be the safety of station personnel. As a subcontractor, the medic represents the National Science Foundation (NSF) and a professional approach is required in all circumstances.Staff and researchers using the station are generally working outside in extreme temperatures. Altitude illness is the most common complaint at Summit Station. The Medic is proactive in preparing visitors for such risks. The Medic Position is stationed at Summit Station, Greenland 24/7 and is scheduled from April through August. These dates will include transit days plus 1 day safety training and orientation in NY en route to Greenland.The Subcontractor's medical personnel are responsible for maintaining the camp medical inventory on an existing spreadsheet, as well as preparing resupply orders for needed supplies, to include vendor sourcing. They will provide feedback on inventory items to meet the needs of a remote field station. The field medical personnel play an integral role in the operations crew of Summit Station. They are expected to participate in collateral station duties as requested and are subject to station policies. - this role is expected to work onsite and is located in Summit Station, Greenland. The University of Colorado Anschutz Medical Campus has been sub-contracted to the National Science Foundation (NSF) to provide medical support for the suite of research activities ongoing in the Arctic.Polar Field Services (PFS) is the prime logistics Subcontractor for the National Science Foundation (NSF), which funds research activities throughout the Arctic. Research is often conducted in very remote portions of the Arctic where there is little to no access to immediate emergency medical services and/or facilities. PFS provides a basic remote medical kit(s) and Iridium phone(s) to many of these remote field camps while other groups provide their own medical supplies and medications. Summit Station is a Battelle Arctic Research Operations (ARO) supported research facility located at 10,500 feet in elevation at 72.5 degrees North, 38.5 degrees West near the summit of the Greenland ice sheet. Summit Station is open year-round. During the winter months, the population is 5-6 people and staff are Wilderness First Responder (WFR) certified. During the months of April - August, the population increases to range from 30-50 people including researchers funded by the NSF to conduct research projects and ARO station operations personnel. The April - August time-frame is staffed by a subcontracted medic (currently certified Paramedic, Nurse Practitioner, Physician's Assistant or Physician). During any season, flights in and out of Summit can result in evacuation delays of up to 5 days. Staff and researchers using the station are generally working outside in extreme temperatures. Altitude illness is the most common complaint at Summit Station.We have AMAZING benefits and offerexceptional amounts of holiday, vacation and sick leave! The University of Colorado offers an excellent benefits package including: There are many additional perks & programs with the CU Advantage (https://apptrkr.com/get\_redirect.php?id=5976080&targetURL=https://advantage.cu.edu/) . The University of Colorado Anschutz Medical Campus is committed to recruiting and supporting a diverse student body, faculty and administrative staff. The university strives to promote a culture of inclusiveness, respect, communication and understanding. We encourage applications from women, ethnically minoritized individuals, persons with disabilities, persons within the LGBTQ+ community and all veterans. In addition, the Anschutz Campus has also been recognized as an Age-Friendly University. The University of Colorado is committed to diversity and equality in education and employment. Applicants must meet minimum qualifications at the time of hire. For full consideration, please submit the following document(s):1. A letter of interest describing relevant job experiences as they relate to listed job qualifications and interest in the position (only use if a cover letter is necessary)2. Curriculum vitae / Resume3. Three to five professional references, including name, address, phone number (mobile number if appropriate), and email addressApplications are accepted electronically ONLY at www.cu.edu/cu-careers (https://apptrkr.com/get\_redirect.php?id=5976080&targetURL=http://www.cu.edu/cu-careers) . Questions should be directed to: Amy Wayne, amy.wayne@cuanschutz.edu (https://apptrkr.com/get\_redirect.php?id=5976080&targetURL=amy.wayne@cuanschutz.edu) Immediately and continues until position is filled. For best consideration, apply by April 1, 2025. The starting salary range (or hiring range) for this position has been established as Instructor: $55,000 to $70,000 annual salary range, which will be pro-rated to be paid on a monthly basis for the length of time the employee is on assignmentThe above salary range (or hiring range) represents the University's good faith and reasonable estimate of the range of possible compensation at the time of posting. This position may be eligible for overtime compensation, depending on the level.Your total compensation goes beyond the number on your paycheck. The University of Colorado provides generous leave, health plans and retirement contributions that add to your bottom line.Total Compensation Calculator: http://www.cu.edu/node/153125 (https://apptrkr.com/get\_redirect.php?id=5976080&targetURL=http://www.cu.edu/node/153125) The University will provide reasonable accommodations to applicants with disabilities throughout the employment application process. To request an accommodation pursuant to the Americans with Disabilities Act, please contact the Human Resources ADA Coordinator at hr.adacoordinator@ucdenver.edu (https://apptrkr.com/get\_redirect.php?id=5976080&targetURL=hr.adacoordinator@ucdenver.edu) . The University of Colorado Anschutz Medical Campus is dedicated to ensuring a safe and secure environment for our faculty, staff, students and visitors. To assist in achieving that goal, we conduct background investigations for all prospective employees. CU Anschutz strongly encourages vaccination against the COVID-19 virus and other vaccine preventable diseases (https://apptrkr.com/get\_redirect.php?id=5976080&targetURL=https://www.cdc.gov/vaccines/schedules/downloads/adult/adult-combined-schedule.pdf) . If you work, visit, or volunteer in healthcare facilities or clinics operated by our affiliated hospital or clinical partners or by CU Anschutz, you will be required to comply with the vaccination and medical surveillance policies of the facilities or clinics where you work, visit, or volunteer, respectively. In addition, if you work in certain research areas or perform certain safety sensitive job duties, you must enroll in the occupational health medical surveillance program (https://apptrkr.com/get\_redirect.php?id=5976080&targetURL=https://research.cuanschutz.edu/ehs/home/divisions/occupational-health/oh-enrollment) . Application Materials Required: Cover Letter, Resume/CV, List of References : Faculty : Aurora Department: U0001 -- Anschutz Med Campus or Denver - 20353 - SOM-EM MED CLINICAL : Full-time : Feb 3, 2025 : Ongoing Posting Contact Name: Amy Wayne Posting Contact Email: amy.wayne@cuanschutz.edu (https://apptrkr.com/get\_redirect.php?id=5976080&targetURL=amy.wayne@cuanschutz.edu) Position Number: 00831508jeid-fba35448926a28439e91a8fd4d887495 The University of Colorado does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex, age, pregnancy, disability, creed, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, veteran status, political affiliation, or political philosophy. All qualified individuals are encouraged to apply.