Hiring Organization: Acuity International
Job location: Iraq
Job requisition id JR7077
Flight Medic supports our mission in Iraq. 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 Acuity is recognized.
Duties:
All Flight Medic candidates shall have the skills and ability to perform:
Medical support as a flight medic during aero medical evacuations.
Examines patients, performs physical exams.
Documentation and maintenance of patient records.
Therapeutic procedures such as injections, immunizations, management of infection, EKG’s,
Assessment and diagnosis.
Intravenous/Intraosseous access.
Venous blood draw.
Endotracheal intubation.
Medication administration.
3/12 lead electrocardiogram (EKGs) interpretation.
Knowledge of medications.
Duties within their scope of practice as dictated by their license.
Health promotion and preventative care.
Aero medical evacuation missions.
Knowledge of advanced assessment and diagnosis, including body recovery procedures, wound repair, to include anesthesia, and suturing, desirable
Knowledge of advanced treatment modalities, including chest tube thoracotomy, venous access through cut down procedures, blood typing and cross match, and blood transfusion protocols desirable.
Knowledge of general sick call procedures, radiological (basic) analysis, material inventory principles, desirable.
Familiarity with standard concepts, practices, and procedures within the medical care field.
Sufficient Paramedic or related experience and judgment to plan and accomplish goals.
Qualifications:
Job location: Iraq
Job requisition id JR7077
Flight Medic supports our mission in Iraq. 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 Acuity is recognized.
Duties:
All Flight Medic candidates shall have the skills and ability to perform:
Medical support as a flight medic during aero medical evacuations.
Examines patients, performs physical exams.
Documentation and maintenance of patient records.
Therapeutic procedures such as injections, immunizations, management of infection, EKG’s,
Assessment and diagnosis.
Intravenous/Intraosseous access.
Venous blood draw.
Endotracheal intubation.
Medication administration.
3/12 lead electrocardiogram (EKGs) interpretation.
Knowledge of medications.
Duties within their scope of practice as dictated by their license.
Health promotion and preventative care.
Aero medical evacuation missions.
Knowledge of advanced assessment and diagnosis, including body recovery procedures, wound repair, to include anesthesia, and suturing, desirable
Knowledge of advanced treatment modalities, including chest tube thoracotomy, venous access through cut down procedures, blood typing and cross match, and blood transfusion protocols desirable.
Knowledge of general sick call procedures, radiological (basic) analysis, material inventory principles, desirable.
Familiarity with standard concepts, practices, and procedures within the medical care field.
Sufficient Paramedic or related experience and judgment to plan and accomplish goals.
Qualifications:
High School diploma or equivalent.
Minimum of 2 years recent experience as a Flight Paramedic with rotor wing experience.
Minimum of 7 years’ experience as a Paramedic.
Hold and maintain an active and unrestricted state Paramedic License, free from any pending adverse actions and the ability to be favorability credentialed by Acuity policy.
Required Certifications:Flight Paramedic Certification (FP-C)
Basic Life Support (BLS)
Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS)
Pediatric Advance Life Support (PALS)
Prehospital Trauma Life Support (PHTLS) or International Trauma Life Support (ITLS), or Tactical Combat Casualty Care (TCCC), or Tactical Emergency Casualty Care (TECC)
National Registry of Emergency Medical Technicians (NREMTP) preffered
OCONUS deployment experience preferred.
Proficiency with computer and common office equipment, as well as with MS Office products required.
Ability to adapt to sudden changes and flexibility in work requirements to include potential shift changes based on operational needs and/or command priorities.
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.
OTHER REQUIREMENTS:
Minimum of 2 years recent experience as a Flight Paramedic with rotor wing experience.
Minimum of 7 years’ experience as a Paramedic.
Hold and maintain an active and unrestricted state Paramedic License, free from any pending adverse actions and the ability to be favorability credentialed by Acuity policy.
Required Certifications:Flight Paramedic Certification (FP-C)
Basic Life Support (BLS)
Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS)
Pediatric Advance Life Support (PALS)
Prehospital Trauma Life Support (PHTLS) or International Trauma Life Support (ITLS), or Tactical Combat Casualty Care (TCCC), or Tactical Emergency Casualty Care (TECC)
National Registry of Emergency Medical Technicians (NREMTP) preffered
OCONUS deployment experience preferred.
Proficiency with computer and common office equipment, as well as with MS Office products required.
Ability to adapt to sudden changes and flexibility in work requirements to include potential shift changes based on operational needs and/or command priorities.
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.
OTHER REQUIREMENTS:
Must have a valid, current U.S. Driver’s License.
Must have a valid US Passport with no less than 6 months remaining before expiration.
Requires a favorable security background check and drug screen.
Must sign an International Assignment Agreement (IAA) and is bound to the terms and conditions of the IAA.
Ability to obtain a U.S. Government DoD Secret Clearance.
Must be current in all required certifications.
Physical Requirements:
Must have a valid US Passport with no less than 6 months remaining before expiration.
Requires a favorable security background check and drug screen.
Must sign an International Assignment Agreement (IAA) and is bound to the terms and conditions of the IAA.
Ability to obtain a U.S. Government DoD Secret Clearance.
Must be current in all required certifications.
Physical Requirements:
Must meet pre-deployment physical requirements.
Work involves sitting and standing for prolonged periods of time.
Location of services may at times be in remote, austere or challenging environments.
May require bending, stooping and lifting as required for patient care and transport.
COVID Notification:
Candidates selected for a position must provide proof of COVID-19 vaccination or have an approved reasonable accommodation request on file for a medical condition or sincerely held religious belief that prevents them from complying with Acuity's mandatory COVID-19 vaccination requirement.
Work involves sitting and standing for prolonged periods of time.
Location of services may at times be in remote, austere or challenging environments.
May require bending, stooping and lifting as required for patient care and transport.
COVID Notification:
Candidates selected for a position must provide proof of COVID-19 vaccination or have an approved reasonable accommodation request on file for a medical condition or sincerely held religious belief that prevents them from complying with Acuity's mandatory COVID-19 vaccination requirement.
To request a reasonable accommodation form, email humanresources@acuityinternational.com
Acuity International is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration without regard to race, color, sex, national origin, age, protected veteran status, or disability status.
For OFCCP compliance, the taxable entity associated with this job posting is:Acuity - CHS Middle East, LLC.
Acuity International is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration without regard to race, color, sex, national origin, age, protected veteran status, or disability status.
For OFCCP compliance, the taxable entity associated with this job posting is:Acuity - CHS Middle East, LLC.
