Employer: Internatuional SOS
Location: USA
The Role:
The EMT/Paramedic will assume responsibility for assessing, planning, implementing and evaluating direct and indirect medical care to patients in emergent situations. She/ he will competently function as a member of the interdisciplinary team to provide patient centered medical care in the clinical setting. She/he serves as an advocate for the patient and their family, and intercedes on their behalf by acting as a liaison for patients and their families with respect to their rights and beliefs.
Description:
The EMT/Paramedic will utilize their expertise of evidenced based medical practice to manage unexpected and emergent situations, to mitigate and treat a variety of injuries and illnesses in a prompt and professional manner.
Essential Job Duties and Responsibilities:
Collaborate with the Medical Team to provide 24/7 365 emergent EMS response on the site.
Provide paramedicine pre-hospital support to patients within the site, outside the site and during transfer to local higher levels of care.
Ambulance operations, EMS response and the subsequent support of the medical team within the clinic are the primary responsibilities
Assist medical providers with medical procedures and treatments as allowed within licensed scope of work.
Assessment and documentation of the patient’s vital signs, chief complaint, medical history, prescribed medications.
Report all changes in patient’s conditions to the medical provider.
Proactively and independently administer basic paramedic level care within the standing orders and SOPs without exceeding your licensed scope of care.
Assist patients with basic care and activities of daily living, as needed.
Provides support and education to help patients make responsible health decisions
Maintains Area of Responsibility (AOR) supply inventory by checking stock to determine inventory level; anticipating needed supplies
Restocking EMS units once supplies are received As well as assisting other clinic operators with restocking,
Cross-train to work within the clinics, emergency room, and inpatient units.
Other duties as assigned.
Experience Required:
At least 5 years’ experience in role and at least 3 of those years in a conflict zone such as Iraq, Afghanistan, Syria, Yemen, Somalia, CAR, Congo, etc.
Either worked or is working as a member of the military medical community or an inner city ER/EMS system.
OR
8 years’ experience in role and at least 1 year should be overseas.
Either worked or is working as a member of the military medical community or an inner city ER/EMS system.
Education Required:
Hold a current unrestricted US license as a Paramedic
Current American Heart Association Basic Life Support (BLS) and Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) certification or equivalent is required
Recent completion of Tactical Combat Casualty Care or comparable advanced trauma course or exceptional simulation training is desirable
Physical Requirements:
Work is normally performed in a tactical environment that will require working calls for EMS service in a non-typical work environment.
Work involves all aspects of patient movement from point of injury to point of care. May also include sitting and standing for prolonged periods of time.
A very physical position that will require bending, stooping and lifting more than 15 lbs.
Must be able to function with 50 lbs. of body armor while performing extended duties during conflict periods.
Other Special Qualifications:
Must have a current SECRET clearance to be considered for the position. Clearance will be transferred from current company holding clearance to International SOS Government Medical Services for the term of their employment. Candidate will be required to complete any required updates in the Joint Personnel Adjudication System (JPAS) is the Department of Defense (DoD) personnel security clearance and access database.
Must complete US Department of State (DOS) clearance process. Should DOS decline candidate for any reason, candidate will be demobilized and returned to their HOR (Home of Record).
Must be able to read, write and speak English to effectively communicate
Must be a US Citizen is required. .
Must meet CENTCOM Mod13 (or current MOD) Deployment Medical Screening Standards. No waivers will be submitted for applicants that fall outside the CENTCOM Standard.
Must pass the Deployment Compatibility Profile Assessment to ensure success in the project location.
Must successfully complete Foreign Affairs Counter Threat (FACT) training program prior to deployment to site. Failure to complete as scheduled or sustaining a delaying injury will result in the candidate being demobilized and returned to their Home of Record.
A valid passport is required and must be in your possession prior to deploying. To be considered for the position, you must have at least 18 months left on your passport before renewal. You must also maintain that passport during your stay.
Must be capable of obtaining a work visa from the project location’s government.
Must have a current US State motor vehicle license. Emergency Vehicle Operator Course (EVOC) certification is preferred.
Instructor level certification from National Association of EMT (NAEMT) or National Association of EMS Educators (NAEMSE) to teach and maintain on site First Responders is desirable.
International SOS Government Medical Services is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate against employees or job applicants on the basis of race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, genetic information, marital status, amnesty or status as a covered veteran in accordance with applicable federal, state and local laws.
This job description outlines the types of responsibilities the incumbent is required to perform. The incumbent may be required to perform job related tasks other than those specifically presented in this job description. This job description is subject to regular review.
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Location: USA
The Role:
The EMT/Paramedic will assume responsibility for assessing, planning, implementing and evaluating direct and indirect medical care to patients in emergent situations. She/ he will competently function as a member of the interdisciplinary team to provide patient centered medical care in the clinical setting. She/he serves as an advocate for the patient and their family, and intercedes on their behalf by acting as a liaison for patients and their families with respect to their rights and beliefs.
Description:
The EMT/Paramedic will utilize their expertise of evidenced based medical practice to manage unexpected and emergent situations, to mitigate and treat a variety of injuries and illnesses in a prompt and professional manner.
Essential Job Duties and Responsibilities:
Collaborate with the Medical Team to provide 24/7 365 emergent EMS response on the site.
Provide paramedicine pre-hospital support to patients within the site, outside the site and during transfer to local higher levels of care.
Ambulance operations, EMS response and the subsequent support of the medical team within the clinic are the primary responsibilities
Assist medical providers with medical procedures and treatments as allowed within licensed scope of work.
Assessment and documentation of the patient’s vital signs, chief complaint, medical history, prescribed medications.
Report all changes in patient’s conditions to the medical provider.
Proactively and independently administer basic paramedic level care within the standing orders and SOPs without exceeding your licensed scope of care.
Assist patients with basic care and activities of daily living, as needed.
Provides support and education to help patients make responsible health decisions
Maintains Area of Responsibility (AOR) supply inventory by checking stock to determine inventory level; anticipating needed supplies
Restocking EMS units once supplies are received As well as assisting other clinic operators with restocking,
Cross-train to work within the clinics, emergency room, and inpatient units.
Other duties as assigned.
Experience Required:
At least 5 years’ experience in role and at least 3 of those years in a conflict zone such as Iraq, Afghanistan, Syria, Yemen, Somalia, CAR, Congo, etc.
Either worked or is working as a member of the military medical community or an inner city ER/EMS system.
OR
8 years’ experience in role and at least 1 year should be overseas.
Either worked or is working as a member of the military medical community or an inner city ER/EMS system.
Education Required:
Hold a current unrestricted US license as a Paramedic
Current American Heart Association Basic Life Support (BLS) and Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) certification or equivalent is required
Recent completion of Tactical Combat Casualty Care or comparable advanced trauma course or exceptional simulation training is desirable
Physical Requirements:
Work is normally performed in a tactical environment that will require working calls for EMS service in a non-typical work environment.
Work involves all aspects of patient movement from point of injury to point of care. May also include sitting and standing for prolonged periods of time.
A very physical position that will require bending, stooping and lifting more than 15 lbs.
Must be able to function with 50 lbs. of body armor while performing extended duties during conflict periods.
Other Special Qualifications:
Must have a current SECRET clearance to be considered for the position. Clearance will be transferred from current company holding clearance to International SOS Government Medical Services for the term of their employment. Candidate will be required to complete any required updates in the Joint Personnel Adjudication System (JPAS) is the Department of Defense (DoD) personnel security clearance and access database.
Must complete US Department of State (DOS) clearance process. Should DOS decline candidate for any reason, candidate will be demobilized and returned to their HOR (Home of Record).
Must be able to read, write and speak English to effectively communicate
Must be a US Citizen is required. .
Must meet CENTCOM Mod13 (or current MOD) Deployment Medical Screening Standards. No waivers will be submitted for applicants that fall outside the CENTCOM Standard.
Must pass the Deployment Compatibility Profile Assessment to ensure success in the project location.
Must successfully complete Foreign Affairs Counter Threat (FACT) training program prior to deployment to site. Failure to complete as scheduled or sustaining a delaying injury will result in the candidate being demobilized and returned to their Home of Record.
A valid passport is required and must be in your possession prior to deploying. To be considered for the position, you must have at least 18 months left on your passport before renewal. You must also maintain that passport during your stay.
Must be capable of obtaining a work visa from the project location’s government.
Must have a current US State motor vehicle license. Emergency Vehicle Operator Course (EVOC) certification is preferred.
Instructor level certification from National Association of EMT (NAEMT) or National Association of EMS Educators (NAEMSE) to teach and maintain on site First Responders is desirable.
International SOS Government Medical Services is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate against employees or job applicants on the basis of race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, genetic information, marital status, amnesty or status as a covered veteran in accordance with applicable federal, state and local laws.
This job description outlines the types of responsibilities the incumbent is required to perform. The incumbent may be required to perform job related tasks other than those specifically presented in this job description. This job description is subject to regular review.
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