Monday, May 22, 2017

EMT Paramedic FN - Kosovo

Employer: CHSi
Location: Kosovo
Tracking Code7640-120


Company Profile:

CHSi supports the health and well-being of civilian and military workforce partners in austere, remote, and security challenged environments outside the continental United States. With over 40 years of experience providing a full range of medical services, CHSi medical management solutions are comprehensive, responsive, and reliable. Our unique service delivery approach, international recruiting network, and proprietary processes and systems deliver secure and compliant solutions. Through solid performances in the U.S. and its territories, and in Iraq, Afghanistan, Kosovo, and Africa, CHSi’s solutions are built on a foundation of field-tested best practices. The CHSi service delivery approach includes onsite health centers, a national network of highly credentialed board certified medical staff, and medical readiness teams.



***POSITION IS LOCATED IN PRISTINA, KOSOVO***

Under direction of a Physician, performs physical examinations and health screening and provides routine medical care to NATO/KFOR military personnel at Camp Marechal de Lattre de Tassigny, Kosovo. This includes vaccinations, pharmaceuticals, first aid, immediate lifesaving measures, and triage. Performs as ambulance attendant as needed.

All services shall be provided in accordance with established standards, principles and ethics of the profession, applicable professional specialty organizations, and the high-quality standard for which CHS is recognized.

REQUIRED CERTIFICATION, QUALIFICATIONS, AND EXPERIENCE:

Registered Professional Nurse or Paramedic with first level degree from an accredited Baccalaureate Nursing/Paramedic Program or equivalent acceptable within the NATO Nations, such as an accredited Diploma Program
Must be a citizen of a NATO country and currently registered to practice within a NATO country
Certificates in ECG, CPR or Basic Life Support and ACLS or equivalent emergency medical care
Minimum three (3) years of experience in continuous primary care practice
Experienced in Trauma and Emergency care
Experienced in the usage of computers and office software packages (MS Word, Excel, etc)Required Skills

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
The Contractor shall utilize additional care providers in all medical facilities to assist with patient administration; vital signs; post-operative, intravenous, and intramuscular medications; cardiopulmonary resuscitation and resuscitative trauma care; along with other duties as determined by the primary medical providers (physicians, nurse practitioners and Physician Assistants) that do not exceed the scope of practice.
Assists with the managing of day to day activities and prioritizing tasks.
Operates personal computer to access e-mail, electronic calendars, and other basic office support software.
Complies with all applicable CHS standards and guidelines.
All Health Care Providers (HCPs) will document care delivered and follow up care required.
Attends and participates in a variety of meetings and task force groups to improve quality and outcomes, communicate issues, obtain approvals, resolve problems and maintain specific level of knowledge pertaining to new developments, new task efforts, and new policy requirements.
EMT will use and maintain common emergency equipment, such as backboards, suction devices, splints, oxygen delivery systems, and stretchers.
Maintains the highest regard for patient dignity and observe the precepts of the American Hospital Associations Bill of Rights for patients.
Other duties as assigned.



OTHER REQUIREMENTS:
Fluent in English - reading, writing and speaking
Must be confirmed by a medical examination to be “medically and dentally fit” in accordance CHS Medical Readiness Guidelines and Policies and/or as dictated by the Client.



PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:
Must be confirmed by a medical examination to be “medically and dentally fit” in accordance CHS Medical Readiness Guidelines and Policies and/or as dictated by the Client
Work is normally performed in a typical interior/office work environment.

Search Jobs