Paramedic

International SOS

7d•Onsite

About The Position

International SOS is hiring a full-time day-shift Paramedic for an industrial client in Port Sulphur, Louisiana. The schedule is Monday through Friday, 6:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m., and candidates must be able to reliably commute to the work site for scheduled shifts. The Paramedic provides first aid and life-support care to sick or injured patients and is responsible for assessing, planning, implementing, and evaluating direct and indirect clinical care. Working as part of an interdisciplinary team, the Paramedic provides patient- and community-centered care, advocates for patients and their families, and uses evidence-based medical practice to manage emergencies and treat injuries and illnesses promptly and professionally.

Requirements

At least three years of paramedic experience.
Experience in a clinic setting, such as urgent care or an emergency room.
Occupational Medicine experience.
Completion of an accredited paramedic program.
Louisiana state license.
ACLS certification.
BLS certification.
CPR/AED certification.
Ability to read, write, and speak English effectively.
Ability to reliably commute to the work site for scheduled shifts.

Nice To Haves

Drug and alcohol testing experience.

Responsibilities

Operate ambulance equipment and respond to radio transmissions.
Coordinate with the team responding to an emergency.
Provide emergency care using basic and advanced life support.
Respond to accidents and multiple-trauma incidents using Advanced Trauma Life Support principles.
Assist with minor or routine medical cases, as directed by the Physician and Clinical Team Leader, when not responding to emergencies.
Prepare patients for transport and safely transport them to a hospital emergency department or other healthcare facility.
Evaluate patients at the scene, perform a preliminary diagnosis, and document vital signs, chief complaint, medical history, and prescribed medications.
Assist medical providers with procedures and treatments within the scope of licensure.
Treat injuries and sudden illnesses using pre-hospital treatments, including first aid, CPR, injections, oxygen, and surgical procedures.
Independently administer basic care, including catheter insertion and specimen collection, urine collection, EKGs, visual acuity checks, basic wound care, bandage changes, and intravenous medications.
Use technical equipment and tools to stabilize patients or provide immediate treatment.
Write and submit accurate incident reports.
Keep abreast of new treatments and medical procedures through continuous training.
Conduct drug and alcohol testing at the site.