Offshore Paramedic (GOM)

About Total Safety

Total Safety is the world's premier provider of integrated safety and compliance services and the products necessary to support them, including gas detection, respiratory protection, safety training, fire protection, compliance and inspection, industrial hygiene, onsite emergency medical treatment/paramedics, communications systems, engineered systems design, and materials management. Our Core Values are People, Safety & Wellbeing, Accountability, Responsibility, Empowerment, Honesty, Transparency, and Integrity.

Role Overview

The Offshore Paramedic responds to Emergency situations; staying within the requirements and restrictions of level of training at all times. Administers the best treatment and follow-up plan possible for all Emergency and Non-Emergency Medical situations as they arise. Assists in identifying hazards and assessing the risks and planning practical and effective solutions towards safe working practices in compliance with client's standards.

Medical Responsibilities

• Responds to Emergencies; staying within the requirements and restrictions of level of training at all times
• Administers the best treatment and follow-up plan possible for all Emergency and Non-Emergency Medical situations as they arise
• Administers the best treatment and follow-up plan for sick and injured (emergency and non-emergency) personnel according to established medical protocols
• Provides both basic and advanced life support, including comprehensive patient assessment, invasive airway management, cardiac monitoring and administration of medications
• Completes extensive written documentation on patient condition and treatment provided
• Follows HIPAA privacy guidelines and Total Safety policies & procedures
• Maintains accurate patient records for all patients for emergency or non-emergency care
• Maintains direct contact with TS Medical Director in all cases
• Maintains medical supply inventory to assure proper levels for patient care
• Maintains a current copy of Total Safety Medical Guidelines on location
• Maintains narcotics under controlled security
• Cleans all equipment following appropriate disinfecting procedures
• Decontaminates treatment area and equipment after treatment of a patient with contagious infection or hazardous materials exposure
• Disposes of medical and hazardous waste according to established procedures
• Teaches First Aid / CPR classes as needed by site supervisor
• May teach other safety related classes if certified and as required

Safety Responsibilities

• Facilitate compliance with occupational health and safety standards and guidelines
• Provide advice on measures to minimize hazards or unhealthy situations
• Continuous monitoring for violations and potential hazards on location, or performing risk assessments
• Orientation of all personnel visiting the site:
  • Review Operator/Contractor's General Safety Rules; have personnel sign a copy and file the document
  • Inform personnel of onsite emergency procedures and well site evacuation plan
  • Review Operator/Contractor's contraband policies (firearms, ammunition, drugs, and alcohol)
  • Review prescription/non-prescription drug policy (if applicable); go over any prohibited and/or restricted medications
  • Review drug container policy for prescription drugs; document any drugs brought onto location and file these documents
  • Procure doctor's release forms for any prescription drugs (if required) and file these documents
  • Check to ensure personnel have proper PPE (head, eye, foot & ear protection) and fall protection PPE, if needed
  • Review JSA policy with all personnel; ensure personnel have a current JSA for their tasks; instruct in JSA preparation procedures if needed
  • Review 'Short Service Employee' policy; identify any SSEs, ensure they have applicable forms filled out, and have an assigned mentor; file SSE forms
  • Review Operator/Contractor's Hazard Communications program; inform personnel of location of SDS books; procure SDS sheets from visitors bringing chemicals onto site
• Safety meetings:
  • Attend and participate in all pre-task safety meetings conducted on site (where duties allow); ensure documentation is completed and filed
  • Attend and participate in all weekly safety meetings for the Operator and/or the drilling contractor; document and file; scribe minutes and maintain file
  • Review any 'Safety Bulletins' & contractor safety notices in meetings
  • Attend and participate in all pre-tour safety meetings; document; provide reference material (JSA's, procedures from safety manuals, etc.)
• Job Safety Analysis: Perform periodic JSA audits to verify compliance; enter audits into computer program; track problems noted for possible unsafe trends
• Incidents and incident analysis: In conjunction with Operator & Contractor reps, prepare a 'Root Cause Analysis' of all incidents reflecting all digital documents, pictures, and applicable information; collect any 'Safety Initiatives' submitted by personnel and maintain digitally
• Hazard Communication: Assure the presence of SDS sheets for all chemicals on site
• Inspections:
  • Perform daily 'walk-about' inspections of the site to ensure safe practices and identify hazards; review discrepancies with Operator and/or contractor representatives
  • Observe work crews while performing non-routine tasks for safe work habits and procedures
  • Perform periodic audits of task performance and JSA adherence
  • Assist contractor rep in performing periodic inspections of the site to ensure compliance with OSHA; document these in depth inspections and file properly
• Environmental: Assist the contractor's rep in monitoring the site for chemical spills, upsets, overflows, etc.
• Performs health and hygiene inspections as required by customer
• Assists in accident investigation and reporting as required by customer
• Advises site supervisor of any trends in health problems and/or medical cases which may indicate food, water or air quality problems
• Consults with supervisory personnel and individual workers concerning disease control programs, vaccination programs, and general health/medical questions as they arise
• Assists with special projects as assigned

Qualifications

• Minimum of two (2) years of experience working for an advanced life support EMS service, hospital, or US military
• Minimum of one (1), preferred two (2) years' experience working in an industrial/offshore/remote setting fulfilling a medical and safety component
• Previous experience working with OSHA and/or BSEE standards
• Paramedic level certification
• PHTLS (Pre Hospital Trauma Life Support) or ATLS (Advanced Trauma Life Support)
• BLS (Basic Life Support)
• ITLS (International Trauma Life Support) preferred
• CPR (Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation) and ACLS (Advanced Cardiac Life Support)
• Knowledge of laws concerning the safeguarding and disposing of classified medications
• Safety & rescue certifications: Atmospheric Testing, Defensive Driving, Facility Inspection, Fall Protection, Fire Watch, Forklift Safety, HAZWOPER, HLO (Helicopter Landing Officer), Confined Space Rescue/High Angle Rescue, and Certified Rigger/Competent Rigger, Certified First Aid / CPR Instructor
• COSS, STS, or any other professional safety credentials considered a plus
• High school diploma / GED required; Associates Degree or higher college education considered a plus
• If offshore: HUET (Helicopter, Underwater Egress Training), Safe Gulf, USCG/MMS Rules & Regulations, May require TWIC™ card (Transportation Worker Identification Credential), DMT (Dive Medical Training) if required by customer
• Working knowledge of Microsoft Office, Excel, Outlook and other database software; ability to quickly learn new software applications utilized by company
• Must understand all applicable legal, moral and ethical issues surrounding emergency medical service
• Possesses critical reasoning skills and is capable of applying them effectively in stressful situations
• Displays confidence and accepts the challenge and high degree of responsibility entailed in this position
• Must possess leadership skills and display ability to direct others to assist as needed
• Demonstrates effective communication (verbal, written & listening) and interpersonal skills
• Must demonstrate ability to work in a team environment and willingness to assume additional or new responsibilities readily
• Must have excellent judgment, be able to prioritize decisions and act quickly in the best interest of the patient; self motivation is essential
• Acts to prevent conditions from getting out of hand or to resolve an issue as they see fit and reports immediately; communicates as required by Site Emergency Response Plan; is preauthorized to cope with issues and then report the results of their actions right away
• Verbal communication and interpersonal skills are used constantly with the patient, other pre-hospital providers and hospital personnel, including physician medical directors; must adapt to situations which may involve emotional instability and in multicultural settings
• Shares opinions, ideas and resources with others to achieve common goals
• Functions at an optimum level in a non-structured environment that is constantly changing; must remain calm while working in difficult and stressful situations, and stay focused while carrying out the functions of the position

Physical Demands & Work Environment

• Regularly required to stand; walk; and stoop, kneel, or crouch
• Uses hands to finger, handle, or feel; reach with hands and arms; and talk or hear
• Occasionally required to sit
• Must occasionally lift and/or move up to 50 pounds
• Specific vision abilities required include close vision, distance vision, color vision, and ability to adjust focus
• May be required to wear SCBA (self contained breathing apparatus)
• May be required to work hours beyond normal work schedule
• Combination of office and field / production environments
• Some exposure to wet and/or humid conditions, outside and extreme weather conditions
• Travel to and from customer sites
• May encounter dangerous situations performing job including but not limited to explosions, high winds, hazardous atmosphere, bio-hazards, blood borne pathogens, high seas, and substandard conditions