Paramedic

Job title:

Paramedic

Company

International SOS

Job description

Beacon OHSS, a division of International SOS is the world’s leading medical and security services company with over 12,000 employees working in 1,000 locations in 90 countries. We were founded on the principle of putting our clients’ employees first and this is still true today. Led by 5,200 medical professionals and 200 security specialists our teams work night and day to find solutions to protect our clients and their employees in whatever situation they may be facing; we assess, advise and assist from a medical, security and logistical perspective on a global scale to protect and save lives and thereby enable our clients to achieve their business goals. As we’ve delivered on this mission over the last 35 years, we have become the market leader in global telehealth services and digital health solutions for an extensive client base of Fortune 500 companies, NGO’s and governments around the world.General SummaryThis position is based in rural Alaska providing medical support of oil and gas winter exploration activities. The Paramedic will be in very remote/ isolated locations providing urgent/ emergent care to injured/ ill workforce as well as occupational medical care to on-site employees.This position will work varying rotational shifts: 3 weeks on/3 off, as example; Employee responsible for travel to/from home state to Anchorage, Alaska. Employer provides transportation from Anchorage, AK to work site in Prudhoe Bay (North Slope, AK). All meals, all lodging, and some additional amenities are included during your weeks on the job.Essential Job FunctionsRemote Medics will assess, treat, and coordinate transport for patients to higher-level medical providers, commonly in the form of a clinic or hospital. Invasive care may include advanced airways, IV therapy, medications, and defibrillation. The workforce consists of contractor employees and operates from base or field camps. Ancillary duties as assigned.Primary Responsibilities

• Provide non-emergency and emergency medical response to employees on site
• Assesses the safety and hazards at the scene of an emergency
• Controls the hazards at an emergency scene
• Determines the nature and extent of illness or injury present and establishes the priorities for emergency care
• Under the direct or indirect supervision of a physician, treats injuries or illness using advanced life support techniques and medications; these may include:

• Airway management
• Intravenous therapy, heart monitoring with an Electrocardiographic (ECG) device
• Defibrillation
• Synchronized cardioversion
• Administration of any type of parenterally, orally, or topically approved medication or solution
• Needle chest decompression
• Gastric and oral/tracheal suctioning
• Basic Life Support techniques of the EMT-1
• Extricates patients from entrapment
• Provides special rescue services where trained in those specific areas
• Performs triaging of patients and management of mass casualty situations
• Completes detailed documentation on patient care and transport
• Understands and uses appropriate state and federal regulations pertaining to EMS, confined space, hazardous materials, incident command system, blood borne pathogens, airborne pathogens, and controlled substances
• Maintains, cleans, and restocks emergency supplies and equipment
• Support the HSE function as a helper and not a decision maker where, in the opinion of the practitioner, the support does not interfere with the medical provision at the location

Job Requirements – Education and Training

• Must have Alaska NREMT-P license
• Current CPR and ACLS
• 5+ years remote and/or emergency response experience

Physical Demands and Work ConditionsWork conditions are such that significant time will be spent walking, standing, stooping, sitting, assisting with positioning patients, and include some lifting. Exposure to anesthetic gases, blood and body fluids, sharps, and other health care occupational hazards is routine. Conditions will include exposure to hospital grade cleaning solutions, flammable solutions and gases, e.g., alcohol and oxygen, as well as latex and other industrial chemicals.Physical Job Requirements:Lifting Floor to Shoulder: 25 lbsLifting Floor to Waist: 45 lbsLifting Floor to Knuckle: 50 lbsCarry 45 pounds: 25 feetClimb 6 rungs of ladderClimb 24 stairs (self-paced)Pull: 50 lbsPush: 50lbsKneel to stand x 3 repsAlt twist x10Stoop x5:Squat for 15 secs:ContingenciesOffer contingent upon ability to pass pre-employment drug testing (federal panel), physical exam, fitness for duty assessment for remote work, background check and motor vehicle report.Beacon OHSS, a division of International SOS 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.

Expected salary

Location

Anchorage, AK

Job date

Thu, 02 May 2024 03:00:55 GMT

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