Lead Paramedic – Overseas Medical Care | Iraq Deployment

Position Overview

The Critical Care Paramedic (CCP) provides advanced life support emergency response and critical care transport services for U.S. government personnel stationed in Iraq. This role involves managing high-acuity medical and trauma cases in pre-hospital clinic emergency room and inpatient settings while collaborating with physicians nurses and multidisciplinary healthcare teams.

Location: Iraq
Schedule: Full-time deployment-based

Key Responsibilities

• Provide advanced life support and critical care during emergency responses and patient transports.
• Assess triage stabilize and manage critically ill or injured patients in pre-hospital environments.
• Perform advanced airway management including intubation and ventilation support.
• Administer medications IV therapies and critical care infusions per established protocols.
• Operate advanced medical equipment including cardiac monitors ventilators infusion pumps and 12-lead ECG systems.
• Manage trauma respiratory emergencies cardiac arrest chest injuries and complex medical cases.
• Perform advanced resuscitation procedures and intraosseous (IO) access placement.
• Assist medical providers with procedures and patient care within scope of practice.
• Document patient assessments treatments medications and vital signs accurately in EMR systems.
• Maintain medical supply inventory and restock clinical areas.
• Cross-train within clinics emergency rooms and inpatient units.
• Participate in ongoing training competency assessments and compliance programs.
• Provide mentorship and leadership support to EMS personnel.

Qualifications :

Requirements & Qualifications

• Current U.S. state Paramedic license and National Registry EMT-P certification or equivalent unrestricted credential.
• Current BLS and ACLS certifications.
• Advanced trauma certification such as PHTLS ITLS TCCC or equivalent.
• Current CCP-C certification and/or FP-C certification required.
• Graduate of an accredited Paramedic program.
• Experience working in high-stress emergency environments with strong critical thinking skills.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office and Electronic Medical Records (EMR).
• Must meet pre-deployment physical requirements including ability to sit stand bend stoop and lift up to 25 lbs.
• U.S. Citizen or Permanent Resident Card holder required.
• Valid U.S. Passport with at least 18 months before expiration.
• Ability to obtain and maintain an MRPT security clearance.
• Must be willing and able to relocate to Iraq for the duration of the assignment.
• Must read write and speak English fluently.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience working on military sites as a government subcontractor or prime contractor.
• Previous overseas tactical EMS flight medicine or critical care transport experience.
• Prior experience supporting DoD DoS or federal healthcare operations.

Additional Information :

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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 Language (FTE roles):
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 complies with all federal state and local minimum wage laws.

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Remote Work :

No

Employment Type :

Full-time