Paramedic Deployment

International SOS Government Medical Services

Job Location:

Houston, MS - USA

Monthly Salary: Not Disclosed

Posted on: 3 hours ago

Vacancies: 1 Vacancy

Job Summary

Position Pending Award

The Paramedic provides specialized medical care that addresses the physical emotional and social needs of this vulnerable population. This role emphasizes the importance of building trusting relationships delivering culturally competent care and supporting the health and well-being of immigrant children and their families through education and advocacy.

Conduct thorough assessments and triage of immigrants presenting with various medical conditions.
Provide immediate and appropriate care while ensuring a culturally sensitive approach to treatment.
Administer emergency medications and treatments as indicated.
Transport patients to and from alternate facilities.
Educate patients and their families about health conditions and treatments in an understandable manner.
Document all patient care activities accurately and promptly in accordance with hospital policies and regulatory standards.
Organize and participate in emergency response efforts ensuring a safe environment for children and their families.
Advocate for the needs and rights of immigrant children within the healthcare system.
Assist medical providers with medical procedures and treatments as allowed within licensed scope of work.
Assessment and documentation of the patients vital signs chief complaint medical history and prescribed medications.
Maintains supply inventory by checking stock to determine inventory level; anticipating needed supplies.
Restocking clinical and provider areas once supplies are received.
Is accountable for maintaining and improving own physician knowledge and skill competence.
Provides patient care that promotes the safety and well-being of all patients.
Supports the International Health and Medical Services philosophy objectives and goals and Organization mission and vision.
Respects and supports patient rights.
Fosters constructive relationships as a team member within assigned department and with the members of other departments.
Maintains professional conduct.
Supports and enforces infection control policies and procedures.
Completes required organizational compliance education including assigned requirements that are client-specified for Joint Commission Healthcare Staffing Services certification or other regulatory bodies.

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

Minimum of one (1) year of experience in the past three years.
Experience working with US military healthcare regulations and standards of care preferred.
Experience working in austere environments preferred.
Accuracy and attention to detail.
Excellent communication skills.

Experience Preferred:

Experience working on ORR programs preferred.

Education Required:

Must have and maintain an unrestricted and current license as a Paramedic issued by the state licensing authority in the state where services are performed.
Current Basic Life Support (BLS).
Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) and Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS) certification preferred.
Experience in Pediatrics Medical Pediatrics Family Medicine or Pediatric Emergency Room settings is strongly preferred.
Proficiency in both English and Spanish is preferred.

Physical Requirements:

Required to walk unaided at a normal pace for up to 5 minutes and maintain balance.
Required to jog/fast walk up to ¼ mile.
Requires physical exertion such as lifting objects greater than 30 pounds.
Required to perform CPR/emergency care standing or kneeling.
Must have the ability to assist sick injured or aging patients or staff exiting the building (may require lifting dragging wheeling or carrying someone who weighs significantly more than self).
Must be able to see hear and smell with aids if necessary.
Must be able to lift push or carry 30 pounds.
Must perform the duties of my job in a stressful and often austere environment without physical limitations.
Sitting and/or standing for extended periods of time.
Average manual dexterity for computer operation.
Phone or computer use for extended periods of time.

Other Special Qualifications:

Must maintain current/physical residency in the continental U.S.
Pass a medical examination conducted by a licensed physician within 30 days prior to initial assignment.
U.S. citizen and have resided in the U.S. for the last five years (unless abroad on official U.S. government duty).
Successfully engage in and complete a thorough Background Investigation.
Poses or have ability to obtain required security clearances.
Proficiency in Spanish is preferred.

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 applicants background experience skills internal equity and alignment with geographical market data.

Benefits Full-time positions are 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 Health and Medical Services complies with all federal state and local minimum wage laws.

International Health and 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 the applicable federal state and local laws.

Remote Work :

Employment Type :

Full-time

Position Pending AwardThe Paramedic provides specialized medical care that addresses the physical emotional and social needs of this vulnerable population. This role emphasizes the importance of building trusting relationships delivering culturally competent care and supporting the health and well-b...

Position Pending Award

Conduct thorough assessments and triage of immigrants presenting with various medical conditions.
Provide immediate and appropriate care while ensuring a culturally sensitive approach to treatment.
Administer emergency medications and treatments as indicated.
Transport patients to and from alternate facilities.
Educate patients and their families about health conditions and treatments in an understandable manner.
Document all patient care activities accurately and promptly in accordance with hospital policies and regulatory standards.
Organize and participate in emergency response efforts ensuring a safe environment for children and their families.
Advocate for the needs and rights of immigrant children within the healthcare system.
Assist medical providers with medical procedures and treatments as allowed within licensed scope of work.
Assessment and documentation of the patients vital signs chief complaint medical history and prescribed medications.
Maintains supply inventory by checking stock to determine inventory level; anticipating needed supplies.
Restocking clinical and provider areas once supplies are received.
Is accountable for maintaining and improving own physician knowledge and skill competence.
Provides patient care that promotes the safety and well-being of all patients.
Supports the International Health and Medical Services philosophy objectives and goals and Organization mission and vision.
Respects and supports patient rights.
Fosters constructive relationships as a team member within assigned department and with the members of other departments.
Maintains professional conduct.
Supports and enforces infection control policies and procedures.
Completes required organizational compliance education including assigned requirements that are client-specified for Joint Commission Healthcare Staffing Services certification or other regulatory bodies.

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

Minimum of one (1) year of experience in the past three years.
Experience working with US military healthcare regulations and standards of care preferred.
Experience working in austere environments preferred.
Accuracy and attention to detail.
Excellent communication skills.

Experience Preferred:

Experience working on ORR programs preferred.

Education Required:

Must have and maintain an unrestricted and current license as a Paramedic issued by the state licensing authority in the state where services are performed.
Current Basic Life Support (BLS).
Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) and Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS) certification preferred.
Experience in Pediatrics Medical Pediatrics Family Medicine or Pediatric Emergency Room settings is strongly preferred.
Proficiency in both English and Spanish is preferred.

Physical Requirements:

Required to walk unaided at a normal pace for up to 5 minutes and maintain balance.
Required to jog/fast walk up to ¼ mile.
Requires physical exertion such as lifting objects greater than 30 pounds.
Required to perform CPR/emergency care standing or kneeling.
Must have the ability to assist sick injured or aging patients or staff exiting the building (may require lifting dragging wheeling or carrying someone who weighs significantly more than self).
Must be able to see hear and smell with aids if necessary.
Must be able to lift push or carry 30 pounds.
Must perform the duties of my job in a stressful and often austere environment without physical limitations.
Sitting and/or standing for extended periods of time.
Average manual dexterity for computer operation.
Phone or computer use for extended periods of time.

Other Special Qualifications:

Must maintain current/physical residency in the continental U.S.
Pass a medical examination conducted by a licensed physician within 30 days prior to initial assignment.
U.S. citizen and have resided in the U.S. for the last five years (unless abroad on official U.S. government duty).
Successfully engage in and complete a thorough Background Investigation.
Poses or have ability to obtain required security clearances.
Proficiency in Spanish is preferred.

Additional Information :

Remote Work :

Employment Type :

Full-time

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International SOS Government Medical Services

International SOS 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 ... View more

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