Hiring Organization: Acuity International
Job Location: Deploying to Iraq
Time type: Full time
Job requisition idJR815
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Acuity International is currently seeking Paramedics to support our Middle East Programs.
Paramedics will be assigned to treat patients in one of three settings:
(1) Field Health Unit
(2) Small medical/trauma hospitals
(3) Large medical/trauma hospital.
Responsibilities:
primary responsibilities of the Position include the following:Perform emergency skills, such as managing respiratory, trauma, and cardiac emergencies, and patient assessment.
Provides medical services at the scope and level of a Paramedic to preserve the health of employees and client personnel.
Systematically assesses the urgent or emergent health needs of patients, analyzes data, and formulates a plan of care, with other members of the medical team, which is realistic in relation to the employee’s capabilities and job requirements.
Recognizes and treats illnesses and injuries according to established operating instructions within the scope of licensure and regulations of state employment or practice.
Measures and records vital signs, collects specimens, and escorts patients and visitors.
Prepares examining rooms, selects and lays out medical supplies, maintains medical equipment.
Records and reports patient information.
Records and maintains patient information in accordance with standard protocols, and the Privacy Act.
Pursues professional development activities and continuing education to ensure currency with present practices and trends in healthcare and specifically in the practice of emergency medical treatment.
Protects patients' privacy through confidentiality, infection control procedures, assuring consistent medication administration, and assuring proper storage and maintenance procedures for all equipment and supplies.
Identifies and records the signs and symptoms of physical and mental conditions.
Thoroughly exercises skill in initiative, judgment, problem-solving and decision-making daily.
Makes independent judgments and prioritizes workload. .
Monitors reconciliation of financial transactions and ensures contract charges are applied uniformly.
Performs miscellaneous job-related duties as assigned.
Qualifications:
Job Location: Deploying to Iraq
Time type: Full time
Job requisition idJR815
Our vision aims to empower our clients by actively leveraging our broad range of services. With our global presence, we have career opportunities all across the world which can lead to a unique, exciting and fulfilling career path. Pick your path today! To see what career opportunities we have available, explore below to find your next career!
Acuity International is currently seeking Paramedics to support our Middle East Programs.
Paramedics will be assigned to treat patients in one of three settings:
(1) Field Health Unit
(2) Small medical/trauma hospitals
(3) Large medical/trauma hospital.
Responsibilities:
primary responsibilities of the Position include the following:Perform emergency skills, such as managing respiratory, trauma, and cardiac emergencies, and patient assessment.
Provides medical services at the scope and level of a Paramedic to preserve the health of employees and client personnel.
Systematically assesses the urgent or emergent health needs of patients, analyzes data, and formulates a plan of care, with other members of the medical team, which is realistic in relation to the employee’s capabilities and job requirements.
Recognizes and treats illnesses and injuries according to established operating instructions within the scope of licensure and regulations of state employment or practice.
Measures and records vital signs, collects specimens, and escorts patients and visitors.
Prepares examining rooms, selects and lays out medical supplies, maintains medical equipment.
Records and reports patient information.
Records and maintains patient information in accordance with standard protocols, and the Privacy Act.
Pursues professional development activities and continuing education to ensure currency with present practices and trends in healthcare and specifically in the practice of emergency medical treatment.
Protects patients' privacy through confidentiality, infection control procedures, assuring consistent medication administration, and assuring proper storage and maintenance procedures for all equipment and supplies.
Identifies and records the signs and symptoms of physical and mental conditions.
Thoroughly exercises skill in initiative, judgment, problem-solving and decision-making daily.
Makes independent judgments and prioritizes workload. .
Monitors reconciliation of financial transactions and ensures contract charges are applied uniformly.
Performs miscellaneous job-related duties as assigned.
Qualifications:
3 years minimum, recent experience as a Paramedic.
High School diploma or equivalent and continuing education leading to a degree, certification, training as an Emergency Medical Technician and 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: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)
Must have valid US Passport
National Register – Paramedic is preferred and some positions will require NR-P.
Must be able to multi-task, be detail-oriented, be organized and have excellent verbal and communication skills.
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:
High School diploma or equivalent and continuing education leading to a degree, certification, training as an Emergency Medical Technician and 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: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)
Must have valid US Passport
National Register – Paramedic is preferred and some positions will require NR-P.
Must be able to multi-task, be detail-oriented, be organized and have excellent verbal and communication skills.
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.
Must be current in all required certifications.
Shall attend a Pre-deployment Counter Terrorism training course prior to deployment
Shall be proficient in the ability to speak, write and communicate in English.
Shall demonstrate proficiency in the use of basic word processing programs and the Acuity Medical Management Systems software.
Normal workweek is established by the Program Manager.
Performs duties in a safe manner and follows the corporate safety policy.
Participates in and supports safety meetings, training, and goals.
Ensures safe operating conditions within area of responsibility.
Maintains a clean and orderly work area.
Other duties as assigned.
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
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.
Must be current in all required certifications.
Shall attend a Pre-deployment Counter Terrorism training course prior to deployment
Shall be proficient in the ability to speak, write and communicate in English.
Shall demonstrate proficiency in the use of basic word processing programs and the Acuity Medical Management Systems software.
Normal workweek is established by the Program Manager.
Performs duties in a safe manner and follows the corporate safety policy.
Participates in and supports safety meetings, training, and goals.
Ensures safe operating conditions within area of responsibility.
Maintains a clean and orderly work area.
Other duties as assigned.
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
