Disaster Response Emergency Medical Technician Paramedic
Job Overview
Employment Type
Temporary
Hourly
Compensation
Type:
Hourly
Rate:
Range $21.00 - $29.00
Work Schedule
On-call
Benefits
Medical insurance
Dental Insurance
Paid Time Off
Retirement Plan
Life insurance
Disability insurance
Employee assistance program
Job Description
International SOS is a global leader in delivering customized medical and security risk management and wellbeing solutions, helping organizations operate safely and effectively in international environments. Established in 1984, the company operates in 92 countries, providing integrated medical services and support to companies with overseas operations. The core of International SOS's business is built on innovative technology combined with top-tier medical and security expertise that focuses on prevention and real-time actionable insights. These are complemented by on-the-ground quality care delivery. The company manages clinical services that include direct care at more than 800 sites worldwide, many equipped with inpatient clinical... Show More
Job Requirements
- High school diploma or equivalent
- Current and unrestricted paramedic license from US state or territory
- National Registry EMT-P certification
- At least two years of paramedic experience
- Current BLS certification
- Current ACLS certification
- Current PALS certification
- Ability to perform cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR)
- Ability to work in austere conditions
- Ability to sit and stand for prolonged periods
- Ability to bend, stoop and lift up to 25 lbs
- US citizenship
- Must live near a major airport
- Ability to respond to deployment site within 72 hours
- Ability to clear background and child neglect checks
Job Qualifications
- Current and unrestricted paramedic license from US state or territory
- National Registry EMT-P certification to provide healthcare within scope of practice
- 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)
- US Citizen
- Current state license
- National Registry Emergency Technician certification
- Ability to respond to site within 72 hours
- Clear a Child Neglect and Abuse Check and other background requirements
- Live near a major airport
Job Duties
- Assist medical providers with medical procedures and treatments as allowed within licensed scope of work
- Proactively and independently administer basic care including inserting catheters with blood specimen collection, urine collection and EKG's, visual acuity, basic wound care, changing bandages or administering intravenous medications
- Assess and document patient's vital signs, chief complaint, medical history, 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
- Provides support and education to help patients make responsible health decisions
- Maintains supply inventory by checking stock to determine inventory level
- anticipating needed supplies
- Restock clinical and provider areas once supplies are received
- Crosstrain to work within clinics, emergency room, 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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