Employer: Fluor
Location: Afghanistan
Job Description
Responsible for overall management, administration, organization, and planning in support of the Fire Services EMS program. Develops, reviews, and implements EMS policies and procedures in accordance with laws and regulations.
Responds to emergency scenes and maintains command of EMS operations until the arrival of a higher level medical officer are significant aspects of the work. Directs, through subordinate fire paramedic officers, the coordination, deployment of equipment and personnel to emergency scenes and the training of fire paramedic personnel in accordance with state and departmental regulations.
Insures compliance with EMS regulations and directs the activities of the EMS program, developing and maintaining a comprehensive EMS plan, including the designation of primary response areas for the site. Ensure that there are appropriate policies and procedures directing patient care for Ambulance Services and service relating to quality assurance of patient care.
Manages the quality control of patient care, including the evaluation of protocols, procedures and field techniques in accordance with accepted pre-hospital care standards. Contacts with on-site agencies and coordination with medical control, regional medical personnel, hospital emergency department physicians and other base agencies having responsibilities in emergency events.
Position may be located in a war zone in a contingency environment with harsh and dangerous working and living conditions, including lifting and carrying 40 pounds of personal protective equipment for extended periods of time. To ensure safety, health, and security measures within the contract are met, all employees shall be literate in English (read, write, speak and understand).
Living conditions on the project are most likely austere. The most austere sleeping may be in environmentally conditioned tents on “Army type” cots. Restrooms and showers may be 250 feet or further from sleeping quarters. Laundry service for 15 pounds twice per week is commonly provided. Meals are provided at regular intervals in cafeteria or “dining facility” style environment. Living area will most likely have constant hum of generators or similar equipment nearby.
Fluor values the contributions of a diverse and inclusive workforce and is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer.
Basic Job Requirements
Bachelor's degree in a related field, or an equivalent combination of education and experience, and five (5) years related experience. Master's degree preferred.
MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS:
- Must have a current State and/or National Register Emergency Medical Technician (NREMT) Paramedic certification and able to maintain registry
- Must have a current certification in American Heart Association ACLS (Advanced Cardiac Life Support) and PALS (Pediatric Advance Life Support)
- All certifications must have minimum 6 months validity on them
- Must possess a secret-level security clearance – condition of employment
- Paramedic Science Degree level as a Paramedic Practitioner or Critical Care Paramedic or equivalent professional qualifications from a recognized
degree program
Preferred Qualifications
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:
- Have International Fire Services Accreditation Congress (IFSAC) or Fire Service Professional Qualifications System (Pro-Board) certifications:
-- Fire Fighter I & II, Airport Firefighter, Hazardous Materials Awareness and Operations, Hazardous Materials Incident Commander, Fire Officer IV, Fire
Inspector II, Fire Instructor II
- Certification in National Incident Management System (NIMS) courses: ICS-100, 200, 300, 400, 700 and 800
- Certification in International Trauma Life Support (ITLS)
- Certifications in NAEMS (National Association of EMS) for PHTLS (Pre-Hospital Trauma Life Support) AMLS (Advance Medical Life Support)
- Certification as a FP-C (Certified Flight Paramedic) and/ or CCP-C (Certified Critical Care Paramedic)
- Valid National Commission on Certification of Physician Assistant (NCCPA)
- Tenure of employment as a Fire Paramedic Services Chief
- Prior Military and/or Contingency Operations experience preferred
Prior Military and/or Contingency Operations experience preferred.
Location: Afghanistan
Job Description
Responsible for overall management, administration, organization, and planning in support of the Fire Services EMS program. Develops, reviews, and implements EMS policies and procedures in accordance with laws and regulations.
Responds to emergency scenes and maintains command of EMS operations until the arrival of a higher level medical officer are significant aspects of the work. Directs, through subordinate fire paramedic officers, the coordination, deployment of equipment and personnel to emergency scenes and the training of fire paramedic personnel in accordance with state and departmental regulations.
Insures compliance with EMS regulations and directs the activities of the EMS program, developing and maintaining a comprehensive EMS plan, including the designation of primary response areas for the site. Ensure that there are appropriate policies and procedures directing patient care for Ambulance Services and service relating to quality assurance of patient care.
Manages the quality control of patient care, including the evaluation of protocols, procedures and field techniques in accordance with accepted pre-hospital care standards. Contacts with on-site agencies and coordination with medical control, regional medical personnel, hospital emergency department physicians and other base agencies having responsibilities in emergency events.
Position may be located in a war zone in a contingency environment with harsh and dangerous working and living conditions, including lifting and carrying 40 pounds of personal protective equipment for extended periods of time. To ensure safety, health, and security measures within the contract are met, all employees shall be literate in English (read, write, speak and understand).
Living conditions on the project are most likely austere. The most austere sleeping may be in environmentally conditioned tents on “Army type” cots. Restrooms and showers may be 250 feet or further from sleeping quarters. Laundry service for 15 pounds twice per week is commonly provided. Meals are provided at regular intervals in cafeteria or “dining facility” style environment. Living area will most likely have constant hum of generators or similar equipment nearby.
Fluor values the contributions of a diverse and inclusive workforce and is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer.
Basic Job Requirements
Bachelor's degree in a related field, or an equivalent combination of education and experience, and five (5) years related experience. Master's degree preferred.
MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS:
- Must have a current State and/or National Register Emergency Medical Technician (NREMT) Paramedic certification and able to maintain registry
- Must have a current certification in American Heart Association ACLS (Advanced Cardiac Life Support) and PALS (Pediatric Advance Life Support)
- All certifications must have minimum 6 months validity on them
- Must possess a secret-level security clearance – condition of employment
- Paramedic Science Degree level as a Paramedic Practitioner or Critical Care Paramedic or equivalent professional qualifications from a recognized
degree program
Preferred Qualifications
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:
- Have International Fire Services Accreditation Congress (IFSAC) or Fire Service Professional Qualifications System (Pro-Board) certifications:
-- Fire Fighter I & II, Airport Firefighter, Hazardous Materials Awareness and Operations, Hazardous Materials Incident Commander, Fire Officer IV, Fire
Inspector II, Fire Instructor II
- Certification in National Incident Management System (NIMS) courses: ICS-100, 200, 300, 400, 700 and 800
- Certification in International Trauma Life Support (ITLS)
- Certifications in NAEMS (National Association of EMS) for PHTLS (Pre-Hospital Trauma Life Support) AMLS (Advance Medical Life Support)
- Certification as a FP-C (Certified Flight Paramedic) and/ or CCP-C (Certified Critical Care Paramedic)
- Valid National Commission on Certification of Physician Assistant (NCCPA)
- Tenure of employment as a Fire Paramedic Services Chief
- Prior Military and/or Contingency Operations experience preferred
Prior Military and/or Contingency Operations experience preferred.
