Employer: AIM World Services
Location: Puerto Rico (Various cities and remote towns)
Status: Contract – Full Time
AIM World Services is currently looking for an experienced EMT- Paramedic to work a contract position with our company in San Juan, Puerto Rico and surrounding cities and townships. This position will be within the AIM World Services team and will be based out of a "Man Camp” facility. The owner of this position will be responsible for providing appropriate, efficient, and timely pre-hospital advanced, intermediate and basic life support care and transportation of the sick and injured in accordance with local, state, national and company standards of practice.
The ability to travel for up to 8 weeks at a time is required.
JOB DUTIES
Conducts a careful examination of the patient for signs and symptoms of illness/injury and assists other medical personnel as necessary.
Administers prompt and efficient basic and intermediate life support care within the limits of licensure or certification and in accordance with approved protocols prior to and during transport.
Provides careful handling of the patient to and from the ambulance.
Provides safe and efficient transport of the patient in the ambulance to the medical facility.
Provides a safe and efficient transfer of patient and patient care information to the receiving personnel at the destination.
Documents all aspects of patient condition and treatment on EMS run reports. Obtains and records non-medical patient information as required. Completes other patient documentation and forms as required.
Conducts regular unit inventory and equipment testing to ensure all equipment for which the paramedic is responsible is present, clean and in proper working order.
Upon completion of transport, responsible for all assigned duties which will place the ambulance and equipment back in service.
Responsible for full knowledge of the ambulance's equipment and its proper use at all times.
Documents and reports all needed repairs to the proper maintenance departments (electronic or mechanical) as well as to supervisors and other ambulance personnel as required.
In the absence of other qualified personnel, responsible for the use of basic extrication tools and procedures to gain access to the patient if necessary.
In the absence of other qualified personnel, responsible for controlling the patient's surroundings in such a way as to minimize further danger and control the actions of bystanders.
In both the emergency and non-emergency setting, operates / drives the ambulance in a safe and efficient manner, following company driving guidelines, so the safety or condition of the occupants are not compromised.
Follows all FCC regulations when communicating via electronic communications equipment.
Attends all mandatory meetings as scheduled.
Completes assigned station and station grounds duties.
Orders supplies and equipment from Central Supply to replenish station and ambulance inventories as needed.
Completes assigned ambulance duties (i.e., washing, waxing, interior and exterior cleaning, etc.) as required.
Completes all required company reports and logs and when necessary provides other ambulance and supervisory personnel with the information.
Performs other duties as assigned.
Location: Puerto Rico (Various cities and remote towns)
Status: Contract – Full Time
AIM World Services is currently looking for an experienced EMT- Paramedic to work a contract position with our company in San Juan, Puerto Rico and surrounding cities and townships. This position will be within the AIM World Services team and will be based out of a "Man Camp” facility. The owner of this position will be responsible for providing appropriate, efficient, and timely pre-hospital advanced, intermediate and basic life support care and transportation of the sick and injured in accordance with local, state, national and company standards of practice.
The ability to travel for up to 8 weeks at a time is required.
JOB DUTIES
Conducts a careful examination of the patient for signs and symptoms of illness/injury and assists other medical personnel as necessary.
Administers prompt and efficient basic and intermediate life support care within the limits of licensure or certification and in accordance with approved protocols prior to and during transport.
Provides careful handling of the patient to and from the ambulance.
Provides safe and efficient transport of the patient in the ambulance to the medical facility.
Provides a safe and efficient transfer of patient and patient care information to the receiving personnel at the destination.
Documents all aspects of patient condition and treatment on EMS run reports. Obtains and records non-medical patient information as required. Completes other patient documentation and forms as required.
Conducts regular unit inventory and equipment testing to ensure all equipment for which the paramedic is responsible is present, clean and in proper working order.
Upon completion of transport, responsible for all assigned duties which will place the ambulance and equipment back in service.
Responsible for full knowledge of the ambulance's equipment and its proper use at all times.
Documents and reports all needed repairs to the proper maintenance departments (electronic or mechanical) as well as to supervisors and other ambulance personnel as required.
In the absence of other qualified personnel, responsible for the use of basic extrication tools and procedures to gain access to the patient if necessary.
In the absence of other qualified personnel, responsible for controlling the patient's surroundings in such a way as to minimize further danger and control the actions of bystanders.
In both the emergency and non-emergency setting, operates / drives the ambulance in a safe and efficient manner, following company driving guidelines, so the safety or condition of the occupants are not compromised.
Follows all FCC regulations when communicating via electronic communications equipment.
Attends all mandatory meetings as scheduled.
Completes assigned station and station grounds duties.
Orders supplies and equipment from Central Supply to replenish station and ambulance inventories as needed.
Completes assigned ambulance duties (i.e., washing, waxing, interior and exterior cleaning, etc.) as required.
Completes all required company reports and logs and when necessary provides other ambulance and supervisory personnel with the information.
Performs other duties as assigned.
QUALIFICATIONS - EXPERIENCE, EDUCATION AND CERTIFICATION
Have three (3) years of paramedic experience within last five (5) years.
Previous experience as a medic or corpsman in the military is preferred.
Previous experience working in remote or austere locations is preferred.
Shall have appropriate level(s) of education and certification to perform the required function – at a minimum, shall possess a High School Diploma, or equivalent.Certifications/Licenses
Maintain registration by the National Registry of Emergency Medical Technicians (NREMT-P). Candidates may hold a State of Texas EMT Registration in lieu of NREMT.
Maintain registration as an client and/or American Heart CPR/FIRST AID Instructor
Maintain an Advanced Cardiac Life Support Certification (ACLS)
Required to maintain certifications and complete Continuing Medical Education (CME) hours
Have three (3) years of paramedic experience within last five (5) years.
Previous experience as a medic or corpsman in the military is preferred.
Previous experience working in remote or austere locations is preferred.
Shall have appropriate level(s) of education and certification to perform the required function – at a minimum, shall possess a High School Diploma, or equivalent.Certifications/Licenses
Maintain registration by the National Registry of Emergency Medical Technicians (NREMT-P). Candidates may hold a State of Texas EMT Registration in lieu of NREMT.
Maintain registration as an client and/or American Heart CPR/FIRST AID Instructor
Maintain an Advanced Cardiac Life Support Certification (ACLS)
Required to maintain certifications and complete Continuing Medical Education (CME) hours
Preferred
5+ years paramedic experience
Military
5+ years paramedic experience
Military
PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS
The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
Lifting of patient from beds or emergency scenes onto stretcher and into ambulance carrying of patients and equipment
Climbing stairs or steps
working in unusual geographic settings such as ditches, hills, embankments, high elevations – natural or manmade
Working with small, delicate items such as IV catheters and setups, medications, endotracheal tubes, monitor switches, etc.
Visually assessing the safety and condition of the emergency scene and the patient
Verbally communicating with patients, co-workers, medical personnel and the public either directly or indirectly via electronic communication equipment
Driving the ambulance in emergency and non-emergency situations both short and long distances. This position requires a level of physical fitness as outlined in the job requirements above to perform essential duties.
SAFETY
Adhere to safety policies, practices and procedures. Maintains liaison with safety personnel on various safety policies, practices and procedures to assure information exchange, mutual assistance and an enhanced positive safety culture.
Actively adheres to and practices safety procedures, utilizing proactive methods.
Please note that due to this work being performed in a disaster zone, there is a lack of immediate access to critical medical services as well as urban community services. To be considered for this opportunity you must be willing to submit to a criminal background check and drug and alcohol screening. Only Citizens of the United States or US Permanent Residents will be considered.
AIM World Services is an Equal Opportunity Employer
The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
Lifting of patient from beds or emergency scenes onto stretcher and into ambulance carrying of patients and equipment
Climbing stairs or steps
working in unusual geographic settings such as ditches, hills, embankments, high elevations – natural or manmade
Working with small, delicate items such as IV catheters and setups, medications, endotracheal tubes, monitor switches, etc.
Visually assessing the safety and condition of the emergency scene and the patient
Verbally communicating with patients, co-workers, medical personnel and the public either directly or indirectly via electronic communication equipment
Driving the ambulance in emergency and non-emergency situations both short and long distances. This position requires a level of physical fitness as outlined in the job requirements above to perform essential duties.
SAFETY
Adhere to safety policies, practices and procedures. Maintains liaison with safety personnel on various safety policies, practices and procedures to assure information exchange, mutual assistance and an enhanced positive safety culture.
Actively adheres to and practices safety procedures, utilizing proactive methods.
Please note that due to this work being performed in a disaster zone, there is a lack of immediate access to critical medical services as well as urban community services. To be considered for this opportunity you must be willing to submit to a criminal background check and drug and alcohol screening. Only Citizens of the United States or US Permanent Residents will be considered.
AIM World Services is an Equal Opportunity Employer
