Disaster Response Fire Fighter Engineer EMT Base Camp

Job Description

Job Description

Company Description

International SOS Government Medical Services, Inc. delivers customized medical and security risk management and wellbeing solutions to enable our clients to operate safely and effectively in environments far from home. Founded in 1984, we operate in 92 countries providing integrated medical solutions to organizations with international operations. Our innovative technology and medical and security expertise focus on prevention, offering real-time, actionable insights and on-the-ground quality delivery. We provide clinical services to include “hands on” direct care at over 800 sites around the world, many of which include inpatient clinical care capabilities. With 12,000 staff (including 5,200 medical and behavioral health providers) our services include the design, deployment, and operation of healthcare solutions including freestanding surgical facilities in remote and austere environments, telemedicine consultation through a wide range of virtual modalities, referrals to a global network of more than 100,000 vetted providers, and global aeromedical evacuation. Within our portfolio of companies, International SOS Government Medical Services, Inc., headquartered in Houston, Texas provides contracted healthcare support to Government defense and civil agencies and government contractors, including support to military exercises and operations, diplomatic missions, natural disasters, and refugee care. To protect your workforce, we are at your fingertips : internationalsos.com

Job Description

This position is contingent on contract award.

This is an on-call casual position responsible for responding to disasters in support of state and federal government efforts. The Emergency Medical Technician may be deployed for periods ranging from 14 to 120 days to areas impacted by significant disasters across the United States and its territories. Compensation rates will vary depending on the specific disaster and location.

The Firefighter Driver Engineer EMT performs a comprehensive array of firefighting and emergency medical services (EMS) duties, including the suppression of various fire types, provision of emergency medical care, and participation in fire training and prevention initiatives. This role involves responding to fire, rescue, and emergency medical calls according to established protocols, executing emergency medical procedures for the care of the sick and injured, and safely operating fire apparatus during emergency responses. Additionally, the Firefighter EMT is responsible for maintaining fire and EMS equipment, ensuring it is returned to an operational state after each incident.

Key Responsibilities

• Responding to fire, rescue, and emergency medical calls according to established protocols.
• Operated water pump apparatus during fire suppression activities.
• Performs routine maintenance on fire / ambulance apparatus, including minor mechanical and cleaning work and keeping written maintenance log current.
• Execute emergency medical procedures for the care of the sick and injured.
• Safely operate fire apparatus during emergency responses.
• Maintaining fire and EMS equipment, ensuring it is returned to an operational state after each incident.
• Assist medical providers in performing procedures and delivering treatments within the scope of licensure.
• Proactively administer basic medical care, including visual acuity assessments, basic wound care, bandage changes, and medication administration within the defined scope of practice.
• Assess, document, and monitor patients’ vital signs, chief complaints, medical histories, and prescribed medications.
• Establish and document observable interventions in accordance with protocols.
• Communicate any changes in patients’ conditions to the medical provider promptly.
• Support patients with basic care needs and activities of daily living as necessary.
• Provide patient education and support to promote informed health decisions.
• Maintain supply inventory by monitoring stock levels and anticipating supply needs.
• Restock clinical and provider areas upon receipt of supplies.
• Participate in cross-training initiatives to work effectively in clinics, emergency rooms, and inpatient units.
• Engage in on-call rotation as required.

This list is non-exhaustive, and the role holder may be required to undertake additional duties that are not specifically listed above.

Qualifications

Required Skills and Knowledge

Essential Capabilities

Required Work Experience

Qualifications

Travel / Rotation Requirements

Some travel within the State of Florida may be required.

Physical Demands :

Other Special Qualifications :

Additional Information

Pay range is based on several factors and may vary in addition to a full range of medical, financial, and / or other benefits. Final salary and offer will be determined by the applicant’s background, experience, skills, internal equity, and alignment with geographical market data.

International SOS Government Medical Services, Inc. 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 the applicable federal, state and local laws.