Disaster Response Emergency Medical Technician Paramedic

Job Overview

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Employment Type

Hourly
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Compensation

Type:
Hourly
Rate:
Range $21.00 - $29.00
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Work Schedule

On-call
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Benefits

Medical insurance
Dental Insurance
Vision Insurance
Paid Time Off
Retirement Plan
Travel reimbursement
Flexible work schedule

Job Description

International SOS is a global leader in delivering customized medical and security risk management and wellbeing solutions designed to enable organizations to operate safely and effectively in environments far from home. Established in 1984, International SOS operates in 92 countries worldwide, providing integrated medical support to organizations with international operations. This includes a comprehensive range of services from clinical care to telemedicine and aeromedical evacuations, all supported by a robust network of over 12,000 staff including 5,200 medical and behavioral health providers. Their innovative technology solutions and expert medical security services focus heavily on prevention and real-time actionable insights ensuring... Show More

Job Requirements

  • US citizen
  • Current State license
  • National Registry Emergency Technician certification
  • Live near a major airport
  • Be able to respond to site within 72 hours
  • Clear a Child Neglect and Abuse Check and other background requirements
  • Work is normally performed in austere conditions
  • Work involves sitting and standing for prolonged periods
  • Performing Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR)
  • May require bending, stooping and lifting up to 25 lbs

Job Qualifications

  • Current and unrestricted Paramedic license from US State or Territory
  • National Registry EMT-P certification
  • Minimum of two years of paramedic experience
  • Current American Heart Association Basic Life Support (BLS) certification
  • Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) certification
  • Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS) certification

Job Duties

  • Assist medical providers with medical procedures and treatments as allowed within licensed scope of work
  • Proactively and independently administer basic care including catheter insertion, blood specimen collection, urine collection, EKGs, visual acuity, basic wound care, changing bandages, and administering intravenous medications
  • Assess and document patient vital signs, chief complaint, medical history, and prescribed medications
  • Establish observable and documentable interventions within protocols
  • Report all changes in patient's conditions to the medical provider
  • Assist patients with basic care and activities of daily living as needed
  • Provide support and education to help patients make responsible health decisions
  • Maintain supply inventory by checking stock to determine inventory levels and anticipate needed supplies
  • Restock clinical and provider areas once supplies are received
  • Crosstrain to work within clinics, emergency rooms, and inpatient units
  • Participate in on-call rotation schedule as needed

Job Qualifications

Experience

Mid Level (3-7 years)

Job Location

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