Paramedic

Company Description

International SOS delivers customized medical and security risk management and well-being 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 (GMS), 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.

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Job Description

This position is contingent upon award of contract.

The Paramedic will assume responsibility for assessing, planning, implementing, and evaluating direct and indirect clinical care to patients.

She / he will competently function as a member of the interdisciplinary team to provide patient and community centered care.

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.

The 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.

The paramedic will also staff the Emergency Medical response utilizing provided ambulance and emergency equipment.

Qualifications

• Current and unrestricted license from any US State, District of Columbia or US Territory or National Registry EMT-P to provide healthcare within scope of practice.
• Current American Heart Association Basic Life Support (BLS) and Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) certification.
• American Heart Association - Advanced Trauma Life Support (ATLS) certification is preferred.
• Must be able to read, write, and speak English to effectively communicate.
• This position is unaccompanied.
• US Citizen.
• US DOS clearance or the ability to obtain one is required.
• Must be able to relocate to Iraq.
• A valid US passport is required and must be in your possession prior to relocation. You must maintain a current passport during your stay in Iraq.

Required Skills and Knowledge

• Minimum of three (3) years of paramedic experience
• Experience in a clinic setting (urgent care, emergency room, etc.)
• Licensed without restriction to operate emergency medical vehicles (ambulance, etc
• Work is normally performed in a typical interior / office work environment.
• Work involves sitting and standing for prolonged periods of time.
• May require bending, stooping and lifting up to 70 lbs.
• May require responding to medical emergencies outdoors when temperatures may be in excess of 100 degrees F.

Key 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.
• Perform Emergency Medical System ambulances and equipment in responding to medical emergencies
• outside of clinics or hospitals.
• Establish observable and documentable patient goals using care plans within protocols.
• Report all changes in patient's conditions to the medical provider.
• Proactively and independently administer basic care, including but not limited to inserting catheters with
• blood specimen collection, urine collection and EKG's, visual acuity, basic wound care, changing bandages
• or administering intravenous medications.
• Assist patients with basic care and activities of daily living, as needed.
• Provides support and education to help patients make responsible health decisions.
• Maintains supply inventory by checking stock to determine inventory level; anticipating needed supplies.
• Restocking clinical and provider areas once supplies are received.
• Cross-train to work within in the clinics, emergency room, and inpatient units.
• On-call rotation schedule participation as needed
• Other duties as assigned.

Additional Information

International SOS Government Medical Services is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate against employees or job applicants based on 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.

Compensation / Min : $X Max : $X

The 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.

Benefits :

This position is eligible for our comprehensive and competitive benefits package including medical, dental, vision, and basic life insurance.

Additional benefits include a 401k plan paid time off and an annual bonus. International SOS complies with all federal, state, and local minimum wage laws.

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.