Offshore Paramedic

International SOS

Beaumont (KS)

On-site

USD 70,000 - 90,000

Full time

14 days+

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Job summary

A leading international medical and security services company is seeking an Offshore Paramedic, responsible for providing primary and emergency healthcare on-site. The ideal candidate will have experience in offshore medical services and the required paramedic qualifications, including Texas State License and Advanced Life Support training.

Qualifications

Minimum 3-5 years ALS paramedic experience.
Minimum 1 year experience in offshore medical service provision.
Experience as a flight or critical care paramedic preferred.

Responsibilities

Conduct patient consultations and provide primary health care.
Manage clinical and medical operations within the clinic.
Coordinate patient care and facilitate necessary evacuations.

Skills

Advanced Life Support

Clinical Triage

Oxygen Therapy

Intravenous Access

Defibrillation

Infection Control

Patient Education

Professional Communication

Education

Completion of an accredited paramedic program

Texas State Paramedic License

ACLS Certification

BLS Certification

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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.

About The Role

The Offshore Paramedic is the lead provider of primary and emergency health care services to the patients seen at Intl.SOS Medsite and oversees all aspects of clinical and medical management within the clinic for vessel employees, visitors and eligible contractors.

We are currently sourcing for a Floating Onshore/Offshore Paramedic to cover open shifts offshore/onshore in the Beaumont/Port Arthur, TX area. Candidates must have at least 1 year of previous offshore paramedic experience.

Key Responsibilities

Patient Consultations

Undertake clinical consultations and provide a high standard of service and care to patients attending the International SOS MedSite clinic.
Provide Advanced Life Support level of emergency health care and Pre-Hospital High Level of Primary Health Care
Undertake clinical consultations and provide a high standard of service and care to patients attending the clinic, including the conduct of various medical and surgical clinic procedures within scope of practice as per local regulations.
Develop and ensure continuity of patient care and appropriate follow-up and referral.
Assist with the implementation of preventative medical care strategies, including structuring and performing medical screening services.
Manage the delivery of competent and professional health services according to the International SOS standards.
Work with the MS Medical Directors to optimize quality assurance and ensure that appropriate medical outcomes are consistently attained with respect to the provision of clinic services.
Assist with ensuring appropriate patient triage and flow within the clinic.
Coordinate with the Topside Support the procedures required and preparation of patients to facilitate evacuation when required.
Provide and document patient education as part of each clinical consultation.
To work within and promote all International SOS’s policies, procedures and corporate values.
Refer to the Medical Services Resource Centre (MSRC) for all procedures, tools and templates required to conduct the role of paramedic on site.
Manage the delivery of competent and professional health services according to the International SOS standards.
Assist with ensuring appropriate patient triage and flow within the clinic.
Managing infectious disease outbreaks.
Organization of medical referrals and coordination of offsite referrals in conjunction with the
Ensure patient’s medical files and documentation is maintained to the highest standards and in accordance with International SOS standards for clinic services.

Management and Administration

Create and maintain effective positive teamwork and clear channels of communication both internally and externally.
Ensure that patient’s medical files and documentation are maintained to highest standards of patient confidentiality and in accordance with International SOS standards for clinic services.
Assist in the maintenance, selection and control of the medical equipment and supplies available in the clinic when required.
Actively participates in the client’s organized Emergency drills.

Additional Responsibilities As Per The Scope Of Work

Drug & alcohol testing
Be the signatory for pharmaceuticals and imported medical equipment & supplies
To be aware of Client procedures and standards related to case and project management, including work related case management and classification
Pro-actively & cost-effectively manage medication and consumables required for the Medsite.
Providing non accredited First Aid Training and health promotion talks as requested by the client.
Prepare a detailed handover report to his/her respective back to back Paramedic

Medical Quality

Responsible for overseeing the delivery of clinical education programs to all medical staff (national and expatriate) in the facility including; include, but is not limited to providing health education sessions, leading emergency drills, case discussion and case review preparation as part of the Clinical Governance meeting agenda.
Forms part of the clinical team responsible for preventative maintenance checks delegated to him/her to be conducted on site (e.g. ER trolley checklists, ambulance checklists, oxygen checklists, daily/weekly/monthly audits etc.)
Participate in the customer feedback system implemented in the facility by asking patients to provide feedback (minimum of 60% of patients seen each month).
All adverse incidents shall be immediately reported as per the Intl.SOS Adverse Incident Management Procedure and escalated to Medical Director Medical Services (for clinical incidents)
Work Clinic’s inventory stock management including controlled medications storage and dispensing.
Assist in the maintenance, selection and control of the medical equipment and supplies available in the clinic when requested or required.
Track and report data on clinic utilization and hygiene inspections by using the standard report templates through the use of Intl.SOS EMR system.
Together with the Medical Director, periodically self-audit the clinic standards and SOPs by using the self-audit tool and accordingly identify gaps if any and develop a plan of action with the support of the MS Medical and Regional Operations Directors in order to keep the clinic at the highest level possible and ready for the official clinic audit program that is coordinated by Houston MS Center.
Implement Infection Control best practices at the Medsite as per the related Intl.SOS procedures.

Required Skills And Knowledge

Completion of an accredited paramedic program

Required Competencies

Working knowledge of the principles of emergency and primary health care including the management of acute and chronic cardiac, respiratory, gastrointestinal, musculoskeletal, neurological, urological, surgical, psychological and special senses cases.
Formulation of therapeutic plans and health education for the management of hypertension, diabetes, hyperlipidemia, joint and back and psychological cases.
Advanced prehospital lifesaving invasive and non-invasive procedures including, but not limited to, the following:

Clinical triage
Advanced air way management
Oxygen Therapy
Intravenous access and Fluid Therapy
Defibrillation and use of ventilator
Pneumothorax needle decompression
Care of traumatic cases including possible spinal and musculoskeletal limb injuries
Wound care including wound suturing and removal of stiches
Basic burn care

Working knowledge of the principles of infectious diseases management.
Professional interpretation of point of care clinical diagnostics tests
Professional written and verbal communication skills
Quality of care focus
Professional bedside manner
Confident clinical decision-making skills
Excellent time management
Team player
Work effectively with non-medical staff.

Required Work Experience

Experience in pre-hospital emergency medical services
Experience in offshore medical services
Experience as a flight or critical care paramedic (preferred)
Minimum 3-5 years ALS paramedic experience
Minimum 1 year experience in offshore medical service provision

Required Qualifications

Texas State Paramedic License
NREMT
ACLS
BLS
PHTLS or ITLS
BOSIET

Required Languages

English

Travel / Rotation Requirements

Candidates would need to be able to float within the Beaumont - Port Arthur, TX area

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.

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