Monday, June 10, 2024

Paramedic for our Holden Mine , Washington remote site USA

Hiring organization: Beacon OHSS, a division of International SOS 
Job location: Holden Mine, Washington remote site USA
Opportunity

We are looking for a part time Paramedic for our Holden Mine, Washington remote site to work a rotational schedule of 1 week on/8 weeks off; year round. Shifts are 12 hours in length.

Employees are responsible for travelling to Lake Chelan (long-term parking at ferry station) from which a ferry takes them to a drop off point and vans pick up the employees to take them to the location site.

The Paramedic will assess, treat and coordinate transport for patients to higher-level medical providers, commonly in the form of a clinic or hospital. Invasive care may include advanced airways, IV therapy, medications and defibrillation. This position will provide support to a project in Washington state for full-time coverage and would be camp based on-site living while on rotation.

Qualifications
Current paramedic licensure by Washington state
Current CPR and ACLS
3-5 years remote and/or emergency response experience preferred

Preferred Experience:
Drug & Alcohol Collector Training
STT (Screening Test Technician) Training

Key responsibilities

Provide non-emergency and emergency medical response to employees on site
Assesses the safety and hazards at the scene of an emergency
Controls the hazards at an emergency scene
Determines the nature and extent of illness or injury present and establishes the priorities for emergency care
Under the direct or indirect supervision of a physician, treats injuries or illness using advanced life support techniques and medications; these may include:Airway management
Intravenous therapy, heart monitoring with an Electrocardiographic (ECG) device
Defibrillation
Synchronized cardioversion
Administration of any type of parenterally, orally, or topically approved medication or solution
Needle chest decompression
Gastric and oral/tracheal suctioning
Basic Life Support techniques of the EMT-1
Extricates patients from entrapment
Provides special rescue services where trained in those specific areas
Performs triaging of patients and management of mass casualty situations
Completes detailed documentation on patient care and transport
Understands and uses appropriate state and federal regulations pertaining to EMS, confined space, hazardous materials, incident command system, blood borne pathogens, airborne pathogens, and controlled substances
Maintains, cleans, and restocks emergency supplies and equipment
Support the HSE function as a helper and not a decision maker where, in the opinion of the practitioner, the support does not interfere with the medical provision at the location

Physical Demands and Work Conditions
Work conditions are such that significant time will be spent walking, standing, stooping, sitting, assisting with positioning patients, and include some lifting. Exposure to anesthetic gases, blood and body fluids, sharps, and other health care occupational hazards is routine. Conditions will include exposure to hospital grade cleaning solutions, flammable solutions and gases, e.g., alcohol and oxygen, as well as latex and other industrial chemicals.

Physical Job Requirements:
Lifting Floor to Shoulder: 25 lbs
Lifting Floor to Waist: 45 lbs
Lifting Floor to Knuckle: 50 lbs
Carry 45 pounds: 25 feet
Climb 6 rungs of ladder
Climb 24 stairs (self-paced)
Pull: 50 lbs
Push: 50lbs
Kneel to stand x 3 reps
Alt twist x10
Stoop x5:
Squat for 15 secs:

Contingencies

Offer contingent upon ability to pass pre-employment drug testing (federal panel), physical exam, fitness for duty assessment for remote work, background check and motor vehicle report.

Beacon OHSS, a division of International SOS 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.

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