Critical Care Paramedic
Houston, MS - USA
Job Summary
Are you an experienced Critical Care Paramedic looking to practice at the top of your license in a dynamic and mission-focused environment Join a collaborative healthcare team where your advanced clinical skills rapid decision-making abilities and emergency response expertise directly support high-acuity patient care and operational readiness.
Location: Iraq
Why Join Us
- Deliver advanced critical care in a challenging and rewarding healthcare environment
- Work alongside experienced physicians nurses and emergency response professionals
- Utilize advanced medical equipment and critical care protocols in real-world emergency settings
- Support a mission-driven organization focused on high-quality patient care and operational excellence
- Access comprehensive benefits paid time off 401(k) and annual bonus opportunities
Position Overview
The Critical Care Paramedic (CCP) provides advanced life support and specialized emergency medical care for critically ill and injured patients in pre-hospital and clinical environments. This role is responsible for rapid patient assessment advanced airway management critical care interventions inter-facility transport support and collaboration with multidisciplinary healthcare teams.
The CCP delivers high-acuity care in time-sensitive situations while utilizing advanced monitoring equipment administering medications and IV therapies and supporting emergency and inpatient healthcare operations.
Key Responsibilities
- Provide advanced life support and critical care during emergency responses and inter-facility patient transports
- Assess triage and manage critically ill or injured patients in pre-hospital and clinical settings
- Perform advanced airway procedures including intubation and ventilation management
- Administer medications IV therapies and critical care infusions according to established clinical protocols
- Operate and interpret advanced medical equipment including cardiac monitors ventilators infusion pumps and related devices
- Manage complex medical emergencies including respiratory distress severe trauma cardiac arrest chest injuries and high-risk maternity cases
- Perform advanced resuscitation procedures and other pre-hospital emergency interventions
- Insert intraosseous access devices for emergency medication and fluid administration including pediatric applications
- Interpret 12-lead ECGs and conduct hemodynamic monitoring to guide patient treatment plans
- Assist physicians and medical providers with procedures and treatments within scope of practice
- Accurately document patient assessments vital signs medical history medications treatments and care provided
- Maintain medical supply inventory and restock clinical and provider areas as needed
- Cross-train and support operations within clinics emergency departments and inpatient units
- Provide leadership mentorship and guidance to EMS personnel and support staff
- Participate in continuing education training exercises skills assessments and compliance programs
- Maintain compliance with organizational standards and regulatory requirements
- Collaborate effectively with multidisciplinary healthcare teams to ensure high-quality patient care
Qualifications :
Requirements & Qualifications
- Current U.S. state Paramedic license with National Registry EMT-P certification or unrestricted Paramedic licensure
- Certified in Basic Life Support (BLS)
- Certified in Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS)
- Completion of an advanced trauma certification course such as PHTLS ITLS TCCC or equivalent
- Current Critical Care Paramedic certification (CCP-C) from an accredited program and/or Flight Paramedic certification (FP-C)
- Graduate of a recognized Paramedic training program
- Ability to work effectively in high-stress and emergency response environments
- Strong critical thinking and rapid clinical decision-making skills
- Proficiency with Microsoft Office applications and Electronic Medical Records (EMR)
- Ability to sit and stand for extended periods of time
- Ability to bend stoop and lift up to 25 pounds
- Must meet pre-deployment physical requirements
- Valid U.S. Passport with a minimum of 18 months remaining prior to expiration
- Ability to maintain a valid passport throughout assignment duration
- Ability to obtain and maintain required background screening and security requirements
- Ability to read write and speak English effectively
- Must be willing and able to relocate internationally for the duration of the assignment
- U.S. Citizenship or Permanent Resident Card required
Preferred Qualifications
- Previous experience supporting military or government healthcare operations
- Experience working in remote austere or high-acuity emergency medical environments
- Prior experience as a subcontractor or prime contractor supporting healthcare operations
- Experience working in emergency departments trauma systems or critical care transport environments
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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.
Equal Opportunity Employer (EEO) Statement:
International SOS Government 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 applicable federal state and local laws.
Remote Work :
No
Employment Type :
Full-time
About Company
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