Rescue Specialist Paramedic - RST

VIGILINT

7d•Remote

About The Position

VIGILINT is a unique medical operations company that provides advisory, planning, logistics, medical operations, and crisis management services to high-net-worth individuals, Fortune 500 companies, and government clients. The nature of our clientele and the type of work we engage in demand unparalleled excellence, handled with the utmost discretion. VIGILINT’s team is tight knit. Our world-class physicians, subject matter experts, and operational staff work side-by-side to solve complex medical emergencies around the globe. The work is fast-paced and different every day. Employees are empowered to lean in, work creatively and collaboratively to find new solutions to emerging problems. VIGILINT is seeking a Rescue Specialist. RST must be available for ~60-days on / ~60-days off rotational schedule (equivalent to three 60-day rotations annually) plus additional training and screening. This position will be available to support Rotary Wing and Fixed Wing operations.

Requirements

Must be a legal resident of one of the 50 U.S. states; residency in a U.S. territory does not meet this requirement.
Over 8 years of paramedic experience
Pararescue Pipeline graduate OR Special Operations Combat Medical Course (SOCM) OR Special Operations Combat Medical Course (SOCM) AND Special Forces Medical Sergeant Course (SFMS) MOS 18-D (SOCM plus SFMS) OR Special Operations Combat Medical Course (SOCM) AND Special Operations Independent Duty Corpsmen (SOIDC) graduate (SOCM plus SOIDC)
Five years of operational experience as a trained special operations medic
National Registry Emergency Medical Technician – Paramedic (NREMT-P) certified
Must be able to meet all CRC deployment and medical requirements
Be willing to deploy to various OCONUS operating locations as directed by the Government
Be able to obtain a US passport and visas to travel internationally
Current Secret clearance
Current ACLS, PALS, BLS training through American Heart Association or Red Cross
Current PHTLS certification
United States citizen
TPATC course completion within 3 months of employment
Ability to lift 150 pounds with assistance; carry 80 pounds a distance of 30 feet and push/pull over 200 pounds

Nice To Haves

Desired Advanced Certification (FP-C, CC-P or TP-C)
Previous flight paramedic experience desired
Current TCCC certification desired
TCCC Instructor experience desired

Responsibilities

Work and practice medicine in austere and limited resource environments
Perform special operations medical support providing initial combat trauma stabilization, enroute trauma care, and CASEVAC to definitive care
Apply scientific knowledge to human treatment responses to actual or potential health problems
Work with other members of a small team
Establish IV access, administer medications and fluids to include blood products as necessary to manage acutely injured or ill patients under the direction of medical staff
Prepare equipment, and aid providers during examination and treatment of patients
Monitor and adjust specialized equipment used on patients, and interprets electronic displays, such as intracranial pressures, central venous pressures, pulmonary artery pressures, and cardiac rhythms from cardiac monitors, respirators, ventilators, manometers, oxygen pumps, etc.
Manage complex patient airways and pulmonary function using the latest modalities of mechanical ventilation, pharmacological support, video laryngoscopy, and other respiratory/airway therapy techniques
Conduct critical care transport missions for ICU level patients
Assist with routine (Sick Call) medicine
Document care provided and complete medical records in accordance with VIGILINT policy
Based on qualifications and experience, may function in a leadership position
Perform special staff functions as required
Perform medical training and instruction when requested
Administer basic or advanced emergency medical care and assess injuries and illnesses, and Technical Rescue services in support of PR/CASEVAC operations
May administer medication intravenously, use equipment such as ECGs, or administer advanced life support to sick or injured individuals
Provide oversight and training to lower-level Medics
Providing emergency medical services to include: initial combat trauma stabilization, ongoing field trauma care, and CASEVAC of injured personnel
Providing Technical Rescue services to include: vehicle and aircraft extrication, high-angle rescue, confined space rescue, rope rescue, structural collapse rescue, water rescue, and wilderness search and rescue