Paramedic

About the role

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.

What's in it for you

• Comprehensive Health Coverage – Medical, Dental, and Vision benefits
• Emergency Travel Assistance – Support when you need it most, wherever you are
• 401(k) with 3% Company Match
• Paid Time Off – 10 vacation days accrued annually
• 2 floating holidays plus 9 paid statutory holidays
• Short- and long-term disability coverage and life insurance
• Professional liability insurance
• License renewal reimbursement
• Access to ongoing education opportunities to grow your career
• Worldwide job opportunities across continents

Your mission

The Paramedic will assume responsibility for assessing, planning, implementing, and evaluating direct and indirect clinical care to patients. She/he will competently function as a member of the interdisciplinary team to provide patient and community centered care. She/he serves as an advocate for the patient and their family and intercedes on their behalf by acting as a liaison for patients and their families with respect to their rights and beliefs. The Paramedic will utilize their expertise of evidenced based medical practice to manage unexpected and emergent situations, to mitigate and treat a variety of injuries and illnesses in a prompt and professional manner.

We are currently staffing for a Full-time 3 week on/3 week off Paramedic for one of our industrial clients in Reno, Nevada. The schedule is Monday - Saturday (12 hour shifts). All candidates must be able to reliably commute to work site for scheduled shifts.

How you'll contribute

• Assist medical providers with medical procedures and treatments as allowed within licensed scope of work
• Assessment and documentation of the patient's vital signs, chief complaint, medical history, prescribed medications
• Establish observable and documentable patient goals using care plans within protocols
• Report all changes in patient's conditions to the medical provider
• Proactively and independently administer basic care, including but not limited to inserting catheters with blood specimen collection, urine collection and EKG's, visual acuity, basic wound care, changing bandages or administering intravenous medications
• Assist patients with basic care and activities of daily living, as needed
• Provides support and education to help patients make responsible health decisions
• Maintains supply inventory by checking stock to determine inventory level; anticipating needed supplies
• Restocking clinical and provider areas once supplies are received
• Cross-train to work within in the clinics, emergency room, and inpatient units
• On-call rotation schedule participation as needed
• Other duties as assigned

Required qualifications

• Minimum of three (3) years of paramedic experience
• Experience in a clinic setting (urgent care, emergency room, etc.)
• Occupational/industrial experience
• CPR Instructor
• Appropriately licensed, qualified, and registered to practice in the state of Nevada
• Be current and certified in Advanced Life Support protocols
• Excellent written and oral English

Required competencies

• Understanding of Occupational Health Standards and Regulations