Advanced Care Paramedic

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.

Overall Purpose of Job

To provide effective emergency response.

Key Responsibilities

1. Maintain standards of practice consistent with the provincial governing regulatory body
2. Comply with International SOS’ Procedures and Processes
3. Have a strong working knowledge of the Service Delivery Standards that constitute the Quality Improvement Program and aim to achieve these at all times
4. Have a good working knowledge of Medical Records storage and retrieval
5. Ensure that patients are managed in a professional and customer friendly manner
6. Ensure equipment and transport vehicles are ready 24/7 to undertake all medical retrieval services
7. Participate in medical retrieval services as required
8. Participate in annual skills assessment testing in basic life support and other identified skills
9. Operate clinically within boundaries of the professional licenses of the incumbent
10. Ensure incoming calls are answered as per SOPP
11. Maintain daily/nightly duties as assigned
12. Undertake triage of patients as requested
13. Participate in all internal training activities on site
14. Actively maintain skills through ongoing education
15. Assist with the internal training program on site by preparing training sessions as requested
16. Understand equipment maintenance program and participate as appropriate when requested
17. Ensure equipment is in good condition and alert Equipment Department if there is a suspected problem
18. Ensure all stock is intact and within date
19. Maintain inventories of all stock as per the procedure
20. Ensure infection control practices are followed at all times in line with procedures
21. Ensure adequate supplies of PPE are available
22. Maintain patient records as care is provided in an objective, complete, and timely manner
23. Participate in scheduled meetings and other activities as requested
24. Prepare reports relating to the specific area of responsibility as requested
25. Participate in committees or working groups as requested
26. Any other duties that may be requested from time to time by management
27. Assist in writing of procedures as requested from time to time
28. Participate actively in the continuous quality improvement program through identification of risk in daily activities
29. Prepare reports as requested on quality issues

About You

Must-haves (minimum requirements):

• Work experience as an Advanced Care Paramedic
• ACLS
• Exceptional collaboration with other groups and the ability to work under pressure
• Current registration with the Alberta College of Paramedics
• A valid driver’s license and a clean driving record
• Alignment with our values of expertise, passion, respect and care

Preference for:

• Experience in an industrial setting
• A high level of knowledge and the ability to interpret relevant medical and operational guidelines, protocols, policies and procedures
• Knowledge of Microsoft Office suite
• Collaborate with others in order to achieve the best results and deliver the most value
• Hold others accountable, and expect others to do the same

Where you’ll be working, your work schedule, and other important information:

• You will work out of our camp-based client sites. Accommodations & meals provided
• The working schedule varies from 2 weeks on to 2 weeks off to 3 weeks on 3 weeks off
• On-call and extended hours may be required after hours when operational and business requirements indicate

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.