Paramedic

About the role

International SOS delivers customised security risk management, health, and wellbeing solutions to organisations worldwide. As a Paramedic, you will provide treatment such as first aid or life support care to sick or injured patients, assess, plan, implement, and evaluate direct and indirect clinical care, and function as a member of the interdisciplinary team to provide patient and community-centered care.

This is a full-time day shift position for one of our industrial clients in Lake Charles, LA. The schedule is Monday to Friday, 06:30 AM to 7:00 PM. All candidates must reliably commute to the work site for scheduled shifts.

Responsibilities

• Operate ambulance equipment and respond to radio transmissions.
• Coordinate with the team responding to an emergency.
• Provide emergency care in basic and advanced life support.
• Respond to accidents and multiple traumas applying the principles of Advanced Trauma Life Support.
• Assist with minor/routine medical cases when not responding to emergency medical cases as directed by the Physician and Clinical Team Leader.
• Prepare patients for and safely transport them to the emergency department of a hospital or other healthcare facility.
• Evaluate the patient’s condition on the scene and perform a preliminary diagnosis; assessment and documentation will include the patient’s vital signs, chief complaint, medical history, and prescribed medications.
• Assist medical providers with medical procedures and treatments as allowed within licensed scope of work.
• Attend to injuries or sudden illnesses by applying a variety of pre-hospital simple and advanced treatments (first aid, CPR, administering injections and oxygen, etc.) or surgical procedures.
• Administer basic care, including but not limited to inserting catheters with blood specimen collection, urine collection, EKGs, visual acuity, basic wound care, changing bandages, or administering intravenous medications.
• Use tech equipment and tools to stabilize patients or provide immediate treatment.
• Write and submit accurate reports on incidents.
• Keep abreast with new treatments and medical procedures through continuous training.
• Conduct drug and alcohol testing for the site.

Requirements

• Completion of an accredited paramedic program.
• Minimum of three (3) years of paramedic experience.
• Experience in a clinic setting (urgent care, emergency room, etc.).
• Occupational Medicine experience required.
• Drug and alcohol testing experience (preferred).

Qualifications

• Paramedic Louisiana License.
• ACLS.
• BLS.
• CPR/AED certification.

Working Conditions

• Work is normally performed in a typical interior/office work environment.
• Work involves sitting and standing for prolonged periods of time.
• May require bending, stooping, and lifting up to 15 lbs.
• Must be able to read, write, and speak English to effectively communicate.

Schedule

Monday to Friday, 06:30 AM to 7:00 PM.