Paramedic

International SOS Government Medical Services•Hagerstown, MD

7h•Onsite

About The Position

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.

Requirements

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.
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.
Possess a high school diploma or equivalent.
Strong oral and written communication skills.
Excellent interpersonal skills.
Critical thinking skills 4. Cultural competency.
Integrity and honesty.
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.
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.

Nice To Haves

One year 911 experience preferred.
Experience in a detention/correctional or residential healthcare setting (preferred, not required).
Proficiency in Spanish is preferred.

Responsibilities

Evaluate patient's condition to properly stabilize for treatment.
Administer cardiopulmonary resuscitation on patients through various techniques such as, intravenous (IV) insertion, intubation and drug administration.
Evaluate patient's 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.