Employer: CHS
Location: Iraq
Scope:
Flight Medic is responsible for assessing, planning and evaluating care to critically ill or injured patients from semi-permissive areas. Flight Medic will require a high level of critical thinking during periods of extreme physical and emotional stress. The Flight Medic will be proficient in all areas of pre-hospital advanced life support care.
Location: Iraq
Scope:
Flight Medic is responsible for assessing, planning and evaluating care to critically ill or injured patients from semi-permissive areas. Flight Medic will require a high level of critical thinking during periods of extreme physical and emotional stress. The Flight Medic will be proficient in all areas of pre-hospital advanced life support care.
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.
This is a notional position contingent upon contract award and availability.
REQUIRED CERTIFICATION, QUALIFICATIONS, AND EXPERIENCE:
•Completion of accredited Paramedic course.
•Bachelor’s degree in health related field is highly desirable.
•Have 5 years EMT Paramedic experience with an additional 2 years’ experience as a Flight Medic.
•Hold and maintain a current unrestricted U.S. (State) license
•Hold and maintain National Registry EMT Paramedic Certification.
•Hold and maintain Flight Paramedic-Certification
•Must maintain a duty weight not to exceed 215lbs or current standard set by CHSi Middle East (body weight plus uniform and equipment).
•Have and maintain current certification in Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS), PHTLS/ITLS Certifications, and Cardio Pulmonary Resuscitation (CPR).
•USDOT Air Medical Crew National Standards Curriculum course is highly desirable.
•Critical Care EMT Paramedic certification is highly desirable.
•Participate in training, (including HIPAA training).
•All health care providers and medical support staff must have recent clinical experience in patient care for at least 6 months out of the past year.
DUTIES AND RESPONSIBLITIES:
•All Health Care Providers (HCPs) will document care delivered and follow up care required.
•Complete assigned responsibilities while functioning within established guidelines, standards and directives.
•Provide the highest quality of patient care based on competent understanding of patient/client needs within established policies and procedures.
•Anticipate potential problems and responds to them appropriately and accountable for operating and maintain Air Medical Equipment.
•Maintain continuous and effective communication within company established protocols and procedures.
•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.
•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.
•Other duties as assigned.
OTHER REQUIREMENTS:
•Must have a valid, current U.S. Driver’s License or country equivalent
•Must have a current Passport.
•Requires a corporate background check, and a favorably adjudicated investigation if required by contract.
•Must sign a CHS Foreign Service Agreement (FSA) and is bound to the terms and conditions of the FSA.
•Shall be proficient in the ability to speak, write and communicate in English.
•Work hours are based on 72 hr. work week 12 hours a day.
PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:
•Must be confirmed by a medical examination to be “medically and dentally fit”
•Work is normally performed in a semi permissive atmosphere; travel in Iraq and Afghanistan is required by surface or air.
•The climate is desert-like, hot, and prone to dust storms.
•Must be able to lift and carry 45lbs.
•Pull and reach with both hands.
•Crawl, kneel, bend and climb.
•Work outdoors in excessive heat or cold, high humidity or dry atmospheric conditions.
•Knowledge necessary to work around machinery with moving parts.
Job Location Erbil, , Iraq Position Type Full-Time/Regular
Employment Type: Full time Regular
Please send resume to lucy@military-civilian.com with job title and location in the subject line
