Company: CHSi Middle East
Location(s): Camp Leatherneck, Afghanistan, 00000, Afghanistan
Job Duration: 1-2 Years
Min Education: H.S. Diploma/Equivalent
Min Experience: 2-3 Years
Required Travel: 75-100%
Salary: $84,000.00 (Yearly Salary)
Job Description
EMT Basic to provide medical treatment in an emergency situation, transfer and transport services for a population of 17,000 US and NATO forces, DoD Civilian Employees and contractors in Afghanistan. EMT will be assigned to a Combined Aid Station (CAS) and shall be required to assist in Sick Call Clinic seeing patients under the direction of the Medical Director when not performing emergency response or transport services. EMT shall cover the range of services provided in a civilian medical treatment facility, such as emergency patient care. EMT will report to an onsite Sr. Paramedic Lead and CONUS Program Management office.
This is a proposed position and contingent upon contract award.
SCOPE:
The EMT will be assigned to treat patients in two settings: (1) EMS Response Teams, (2) Small medical/trauma clinics under the direction of CAS Medical Director when not performing emergency response or transport services,
Interviews patients, measures vital signs (i.e., pulse rate, temperature, blood pressure, weight, and height), and records the information on patients' charts. EMT may be required to draw and collect blood samples from patients and prepare specimens for laboratory analysis.
The EMT-Basic will perform emergency skills, such as managing respiratory, trauma, and cardiac emergencies, and patient assessment. Typically, an EMT will deal with bleeding, fractures, airway obstruction, cardiac arrest, and emergency childbirth. EMT will use and maintain common emergency equipment, such as backboards, suction devices, splints, oxygen delivery systems, and stretchers.
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 Certyification,Qualifications and Experience
High School diploma, GED or equivalent education required.
Completed an approved Emergency Medical Technician (EMT) course, and certification as a Basic.
NREMT Basic certification is required.
Current/valid EMT – Basic state license required.
A minimum of 2 years experience as a licensed practicing EMT Basic is required.
Current Certification in Basic Life Support Provider (BLS),
Pre-Hospital Life Support Basic Provider is highly desirable. If not certified chosen candidates will attend class during training.
Current Certification in Pre-Hospital Trauma Life Support (PHTLS) is required.
Knowledge/Experience of Hazard Materials Awareness
Emergency Vehicle Operator’s Course (EVOC), state-approved or Volunteer Fireman’s Insurance Corporation course
Familiarity with standard concepts, practices, and procedures within a particular medical care field.
Human anatomy and physiology; Emergency medical treatment, to include CPR; Aseptic and surgical technique; Infection control, communicable diseases; Medical ethics and legal aspects; Operation and maintenance of therapeutic equipment; Medical terminology; Transportation of the sick and injured; Disaster preparedness procedures
Knowledge of current hospital and pre-hospital protocols, in order to assess, plan, implement, and evaluate care of patients in pre-hospital settings. The EMT may, on occasion, be required to assist with patient care within the MTF when not performing emergency response or transport services.
Knowledge and skill in cardiopulmonary resuscitation and advanced life saving measures used to initiate resuscitation measures when necessary and assist unit in providing support measures.
Job Requirements
Duties and Responsibilites
- The EMT Personnel shall be responsible for creating, maintaining, and disposing of medical documentation as required. The contractor shall document each emergency medical response, whether it results in transport to the hospital or not. The contractor shall ensure that a copy of any medical report generated for a patient follows the patient and is handed-off to the receiving medical center staff. The contractor shall submit a report to the COR within 24 hours after the completion of each emergency medical service response. This report shall include: the age of patient; sex of patient; location of call; response time; basic synopsis of the call and the medical condition found; interventions provided; and; patient disposition.
- Performs a full range of ambulance type services in the field when performing ambulance type emergency response, transfer, or transport services. The EMT shall practice within the guidelines standard to performance of such duties and/or as established by the Medical Director. Provides emergency pre-hospital care for all types of patients.
- Maintains the service call readiness and preparedness of Government furnished and maintained Emergency
- Response Vehicles according to local policy ensuring preparedness and availability for immediate response.
- Maintain, inspect and service durable medical equipment.
- Keep inventory and restock medical consumables.
- Utilizes and deploys best efforts in order to respond to to advance life support (ALS) emergency calls within established time frames according to DoDI 6055.06, Table E3.T1: Aggregate Response Times (ART) for ALS calls will be within twelve (12) minutes for 90% of the calls.
- Assesses, plans, implements, and evaluates emergency care for all patients. Workload includes the evaluation and treatment of emergent, urgent, and non-emergent patients.
- Recognizes medical emergencies and responds appropriately. Initiates CPR if required, and administers advanced cardiac life support measures when necessary.
- Provides/documents complete patient exam on approved forms; provides verbal/written reports to receiving physician and MTF(Medical Treatment Facility). Performs documentation audit after each response is complete, to ensure documentation compliance with peer review standards.
- Immediately cleans, sanitizes, and restocks Emergency Response Vehicle(s) with MTF supplies according to established policy.
- Responsible for and assists with orientation and training of newly assigned personnel.
- Shall provide a program of refresher education to ensure that employees remain certified to the required levels of training throughout the period of the contract.
- Participates in base exercises, in-services, and continuing education programs. Maintains training record.
- Establishes and maintains good interpersonal relationships with co-workers, peers, and other health team members.
Other Duties
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.
Maintains the highest regard for patient dignity and observe the precepts of the American Hospital Associations Bill of Rights for patients.
Other Requirements
EMT-Basic will require a favorably adjudicated for a National Agency Check (NAC). An existing Department of State Secret Clearance is highly desirable.
EMT-Basic will sign a CHS Foreign Service Agreement (FSA) and is bound to the terms and conditions of the FSA.
Emergency Medical Response Teams will maintain service 24 hours a day: 365 days a year.
The following requirements apply to all EMT-Basics:
Participate in training, (including HIPAA training) that may be required by DOD or CHS prior to deployment to Afghanistan.
Must have a valid, current U.S. Driver’s License.
Must have a current U.S. Passport.
All EMT shall be proficient in the ability to speak, write and communicate in English.
PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:
EMTs and paramedics work both indoors and out, in all types of weather. They are required to do considerable kneeling, bending, and heavy lifting. These workers are at a higher risk for contracting illnesses or experiencing injuries on the job than workers in other occupations. They risk noise-induced hearing loss from sirens and back injuries from lifting patients;
EMTs and paramedics may be exposed to communicable diseases, such as hepatitis-B and AIDS, as well as to violence from mentally unstable or combative patients;
The work is not only physically strenuous but can be stressful, sometimes involving life-or-death situations and suffering patients;
Must be confirmed by a medical examination to be “medically and dentally fit” in accordance with DOD requirements for service in Afghanistan.
The climate is desert-like, hot, and prone to dust storms.
Hair must not extend below the collar and facial hair, if present, must not interfere with the wearing of an N-95 or similar mask
APPLY FOR THIS JOB
Contact Person: Kitti Suydam Phone: 800-638-8083 Ext. 31735
Email Address: msuydam@chsmedical.com Fax: 703-288-7893
Apply URL: https://chsmedical-hr.silkroad.com/epostings/index...
Location(s): Camp Leatherneck, Afghanistan, 00000, Afghanistan
Job Duration: 1-2 Years
Min Education: H.S. Diploma/Equivalent
Min Experience: 2-3 Years
Required Travel: 75-100%
Salary: $84,000.00 (Yearly Salary)
Job Description
EMT Basic to provide medical treatment in an emergency situation, transfer and transport services for a population of 17,000 US and NATO forces, DoD Civilian Employees and contractors in Afghanistan. EMT will be assigned to a Combined Aid Station (CAS) and shall be required to assist in Sick Call Clinic seeing patients under the direction of the Medical Director when not performing emergency response or transport services. EMT shall cover the range of services provided in a civilian medical treatment facility, such as emergency patient care. EMT will report to an onsite Sr. Paramedic Lead and CONUS Program Management office.
This is a proposed position and contingent upon contract award.
SCOPE:
The EMT will be assigned to treat patients in two settings: (1) EMS Response Teams, (2) Small medical/trauma clinics under the direction of CAS Medical Director when not performing emergency response or transport services,
Interviews patients, measures vital signs (i.e., pulse rate, temperature, blood pressure, weight, and height), and records the information on patients' charts. EMT may be required to draw and collect blood samples from patients and prepare specimens for laboratory analysis.
The EMT-Basic will perform emergency skills, such as managing respiratory, trauma, and cardiac emergencies, and patient assessment. Typically, an EMT will deal with bleeding, fractures, airway obstruction, cardiac arrest, and emergency childbirth. EMT will use and maintain common emergency equipment, such as backboards, suction devices, splints, oxygen delivery systems, and stretchers.
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 Certyification,Qualifications and Experience
High School diploma, GED or equivalent education required.
Completed an approved Emergency Medical Technician (EMT) course, and certification as a Basic.
NREMT Basic certification is required.
Current/valid EMT – Basic state license required.
A minimum of 2 years experience as a licensed practicing EMT Basic is required.
Current Certification in Basic Life Support Provider (BLS),
Pre-Hospital Life Support Basic Provider is highly desirable. If not certified chosen candidates will attend class during training.
Current Certification in Pre-Hospital Trauma Life Support (PHTLS) is required.
Knowledge/Experience of Hazard Materials Awareness
Emergency Vehicle Operator’s Course (EVOC), state-approved or Volunteer Fireman’s Insurance Corporation course
Familiarity with standard concepts, practices, and procedures within a particular medical care field.
Human anatomy and physiology; Emergency medical treatment, to include CPR; Aseptic and surgical technique; Infection control, communicable diseases; Medical ethics and legal aspects; Operation and maintenance of therapeutic equipment; Medical terminology; Transportation of the sick and injured; Disaster preparedness procedures
Knowledge of current hospital and pre-hospital protocols, in order to assess, plan, implement, and evaluate care of patients in pre-hospital settings. The EMT may, on occasion, be required to assist with patient care within the MTF when not performing emergency response or transport services.
Knowledge and skill in cardiopulmonary resuscitation and advanced life saving measures used to initiate resuscitation measures when necessary and assist unit in providing support measures.
Job Requirements
Duties and Responsibilites
- The EMT Personnel shall be responsible for creating, maintaining, and disposing of medical documentation as required. The contractor shall document each emergency medical response, whether it results in transport to the hospital or not. The contractor shall ensure that a copy of any medical report generated for a patient follows the patient and is handed-off to the receiving medical center staff. The contractor shall submit a report to the COR within 24 hours after the completion of each emergency medical service response. This report shall include: the age of patient; sex of patient; location of call; response time; basic synopsis of the call and the medical condition found; interventions provided; and; patient disposition.
- Performs a full range of ambulance type services in the field when performing ambulance type emergency response, transfer, or transport services. The EMT shall practice within the guidelines standard to performance of such duties and/or as established by the Medical Director. Provides emergency pre-hospital care for all types of patients.
- Maintains the service call readiness and preparedness of Government furnished and maintained Emergency
- Response Vehicles according to local policy ensuring preparedness and availability for immediate response.
- Maintain, inspect and service durable medical equipment.
- Keep inventory and restock medical consumables.
- Utilizes and deploys best efforts in order to respond to to advance life support (ALS) emergency calls within established time frames according to DoDI 6055.06, Table E3.T1: Aggregate Response Times (ART) for ALS calls will be within twelve (12) minutes for 90% of the calls.
- Assesses, plans, implements, and evaluates emergency care for all patients. Workload includes the evaluation and treatment of emergent, urgent, and non-emergent patients.
- Recognizes medical emergencies and responds appropriately. Initiates CPR if required, and administers advanced cardiac life support measures when necessary.
- Provides/documents complete patient exam on approved forms; provides verbal/written reports to receiving physician and MTF(Medical Treatment Facility). Performs documentation audit after each response is complete, to ensure documentation compliance with peer review standards.
- Immediately cleans, sanitizes, and restocks Emergency Response Vehicle(s) with MTF supplies according to established policy.
- Responsible for and assists with orientation and training of newly assigned personnel.
- Shall provide a program of refresher education to ensure that employees remain certified to the required levels of training throughout the period of the contract.
- Participates in base exercises, in-services, and continuing education programs. Maintains training record.
- Establishes and maintains good interpersonal relationships with co-workers, peers, and other health team members.
Other Duties
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.
Maintains the highest regard for patient dignity and observe the precepts of the American Hospital Associations Bill of Rights for patients.
Other Requirements
EMT-Basic will require a favorably adjudicated for a National Agency Check (NAC). An existing Department of State Secret Clearance is highly desirable.
EMT-Basic will sign a CHS Foreign Service Agreement (FSA) and is bound to the terms and conditions of the FSA.
Emergency Medical Response Teams will maintain service 24 hours a day: 365 days a year.
The following requirements apply to all EMT-Basics:
Participate in training, (including HIPAA training) that may be required by DOD or CHS prior to deployment to Afghanistan.
Must have a valid, current U.S. Driver’s License.
Must have a current U.S. Passport.
All EMT shall be proficient in the ability to speak, write and communicate in English.
PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:
EMTs and paramedics work both indoors and out, in all types of weather. They are required to do considerable kneeling, bending, and heavy lifting. These workers are at a higher risk for contracting illnesses or experiencing injuries on the job than workers in other occupations. They risk noise-induced hearing loss from sirens and back injuries from lifting patients;
EMTs and paramedics may be exposed to communicable diseases, such as hepatitis-B and AIDS, as well as to violence from mentally unstable or combative patients;
The work is not only physically strenuous but can be stressful, sometimes involving life-or-death situations and suffering patients;
Must be confirmed by a medical examination to be “medically and dentally fit” in accordance with DOD requirements for service in Afghanistan.
The climate is desert-like, hot, and prone to dust storms.
Hair must not extend below the collar and facial hair, if present, must not interfere with the wearing of an N-95 or similar mask
APPLY FOR THIS JOB
Contact Person: Kitti Suydam Phone: 800-638-8083 Ext. 31735
Email Address: msuydam@chsmedical.com Fax: 703-288-7893
Apply URL: https://chsmedical-hr.silkroad.com/epostings/index...
