Employer: University Of Colorado
Polar Field Services (PFS/CPS) 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. CPS 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. UCD has been contracted to provide medical support for the suite of research activities ongoing in the Arctic.
Summit Station is a CPS 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 CPS station operations personnel. The April – August time-frame is staffed by a subcontracted medic (currently certified Paramedic, Nurse Practitioner and/or Physician’s Assistant). 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.
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 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 at Summit Station, Greenland 24/7 is scheduled through the end of July. These dates 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.
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
2 years minimum experience
Preferred Qualifications:
Technical climbing or rescue experience
Previous wilderness first responder training
Previous international experience
Knowledge/Skills/Abilities:
Microsoft Office
Experience with wilderness medicine, altitude and living and working in extreme snow and cold conditions
High angle rescue
Salary and Benefits:
Salary is commensurate with skills and experience. The University of Colorado offers a full benefits package. Information on University benefits programs, including eligibility, is located at Employee Services.
The University of Colorado Denver 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.
The University of Colorado strongly supports the principle of diversity. We encourage applications from women, ethnic minorities, persons with disabilities and all veterans. The University of Colorado is committed to diversity and equality in education and employment.
The Immigration Reform and Control Act requires that verification of employment eligibility be documented for all new employees by the end of the third day of work. Alternative formats of this ad are available upon request for persons with disabilities.
Application Materials Required: Cover Letter, Resume/CV, List of References Application Materials Instructions:
Applications are accepted electronically at CU Careers, refer to requisition ID: 12436
When applying, applicants must include:
A letter of application which specifically addresses the job requirements and outlines qualifications
A current Resume/CV
The names, addresses, daytime telephone numbers and e-mail addresses for three professional references, either attached to your resume/CV or uploaded as a separate documentPlease be advised that the University does check references as part of the employment process.
Please do not submit any of your application material (via email) to the job posting contact.
Job Category: Faculty
Primary Location: Aurora
Department: H0001 -- Anschutz Medical Campus - 20353 - SOM-Emergency Medicine
Schedule: Full-time
Posting Date: Jan 25, 2018
Unposting Date: Ongoing
Posting Contact Name: Frances Schulz
Posting Contact Email: frances.schulz@ucdenver.edu
Position Number: 00731303
Location: Arctic
Polar Field Services (PFS/CPS) 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. CPS 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. UCD has been contracted to provide medical support for the suite of research activities ongoing in the Arctic.
Summit Station is a CPS 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 CPS station operations personnel. The April – August time-frame is staffed by a subcontracted medic (currently certified Paramedic, Nurse Practitioner and/or Physician’s Assistant). 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.
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 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 at Summit Station, Greenland 24/7 is scheduled through the end of July. These dates 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.
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
2 years minimum experience
Preferred Qualifications:
Technical climbing or rescue experience
Previous wilderness first responder training
Previous international experience
Knowledge/Skills/Abilities:
Microsoft Office
Experience with wilderness medicine, altitude and living and working in extreme snow and cold conditions
High angle rescue
Salary and Benefits:
Salary is commensurate with skills and experience. The University of Colorado offers a full benefits package. Information on University benefits programs, including eligibility, is located at Employee Services.
The University of Colorado Denver 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.
The University of Colorado strongly supports the principle of diversity. We encourage applications from women, ethnic minorities, persons with disabilities and all veterans. The University of Colorado is committed to diversity and equality in education and employment.
The Immigration Reform and Control Act requires that verification of employment eligibility be documented for all new employees by the end of the third day of work. Alternative formats of this ad are available upon request for persons with disabilities.
Application Materials Required: Cover Letter, Resume/CV, List of References Application Materials Instructions:
Applications are accepted electronically at CU Careers, refer to requisition ID: 12436
When applying, applicants must include:
A letter of application which specifically addresses the job requirements and outlines qualifications
A current Resume/CV
The names, addresses, daytime telephone numbers and e-mail addresses for three professional references, either attached to your resume/CV or uploaded as a separate documentPlease be advised that the University does check references as part of the employment process.
Please do not submit any of your application material (via email) to the job posting contact.
Job Category: Faculty
Primary Location: Aurora
Department: H0001 -- Anschutz Medical Campus - 20353 - SOM-Emergency Medicine
Schedule: Full-time
Posting Date: Jan 25, 2018
Unposting Date: Ongoing
Posting Contact Name: Frances Schulz
Posting Contact Email: frances.schulz@ucdenver.edu
Position Number: 00731303
