Paramedic

International Health and Medical Services is looking for an experienced Paramedic to provide emergency 
medical care and responding to medical crises involving patients ensuring timely and effective treatment in 
high-pressure situations. This role includes assessing patients performing life-saving interventions and 
collaborating with the healthcare team to facilitate appropriate medical follow-up as needed.

Key Responsibilities:

• Evaluate patients condition to properly stabilize for treatment.
• Administer cardiopulmonary resuscitation on patients through various techniques such as intravenous (IV) insertion intubation and drug administration.
• Evaluate patients condition to properly stabilize for treatment.
• Determine advance medical implications of wounds to treat appropriately.
• Determine proper method to stabilize patients with physical injuries such as fractures dislocations and sprains.
• Work in a multi-cultural and multi-lingual environment. 
• Utilize telephonic interpreter/translation services to complete assigned duties if not fluent in a language the patient understands. 
• Adapt to sudden changes in schedules and flexibility in work requirements. 
• Communicate proficiently in English (verbal and written) to develop positive rapport with patients co-workers and other stakeholders. 
• Establish and maintain positive working relationships in a multidisciplinary environment. 
• Navigate in an electronic work environment including electronic health records web-based training and communications.
• Moderate proficiency in common Microsoft Office programs specifically Microsoft Word Excel Outlook and SharePoint.
• Have knowledge of regulations (HIPAA/Privacy Act) regarding the confidentiality of patient medical records and information as well as Personally Identifiable Information (PII).
• Demonstrate cultural sensitivity in all communications with coworkers and clients fostering an inclusive and respectful work environment that values diversity.
• Complete 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 :

Basic Requirements / Certifications:

• Current full active and unrestricted license in a U.S. State territory or commonwealth or the District of Columbia.
• Able to obtain licensure in the state where services are performed if required.
• Minimum of (2) years of experience as a Paramedic.
• One year 911 experience preferred.
• Basic Life Support (BLS) and Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) certification through American Heart Association (AHA) or American Red Cross.
• Employees shall have at least 2 years of general experience that demonstrates the following:
  • The ability to greet and deal tactfully with the public.
  • Capability of understanding and applying written and verbal orders rules and regulations. All personnel shall be literate and be able to interpret printed rules and regulations detailed written orders training instructions and materials and must be able to compose reports.
  • Good judgment courage alertness an even temperament and render satisfactory performance through knowledge of his/her position responsibilities.
  • Ability to maintain poise and self-control during situations that involve mental stress such as fires explosions civil disturbances and building evacuations.

Education Required:

• Possess a high school diploma or equivalent.

Attributes and Professional Qualities:

• Strong oral and written communication skills.
• Excellent interpersonal skills.
• Critical thinking skills 4. Cultural competency.
• Integrity and honesty.
• Experience in a detention/correctional or residential healthcare setting (preferred not required).

Physical Requirements:

• This position is considered hazardous duty.
• 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:

• Minimum of 21 years of age.
• 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.
• Be a U.S. citizen or a person lawfully admitted into the U.S. for permanent residence.
• 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 SOS Government Medical Services Inc. complies with all federal state and local minimum wage laws 

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. 

Remote Work :

No

Employment Type :

Full-time