ILS Paramedic

The Intermediate Life Support Paramedic provides essential medical care in emergency situations, offering a level of care that includes some advanced procedures but not the full spectrum of advanced life support. ILS Paramedics are equipped to handle a variety of emergency scenarios with a focus on stabilizing patients and ensuring safe transport to medical facilities.

Emergency Response:

• Respond promptly to emergency calls, assessing and addressing patient needs in critical situations.
• Use medical knowledge and equipment to stabilize patients, including advanced procedures specific to ILS training.
• Administer medications and treatments as per ILS protocols, such as certain types of intravenous fluids, and medications.
• Provide advanced airway management, including advanced techniques like bag-mask ventilation and, in some cases, advanced intubation.

Assessment and Monitoring:

• Perform comprehensive patient assessments to determine the severity of their condition and appropriate treatment.
• Monitor vital signs and adjust treatments as necessary to stabilize patients.

Transportation:

• Transport patients safely to medical facilities while continuing to provide necessary care and monitoring.
• Communicate with receiving facilities about the patient’s condition and treatments provided.

Equipment and Vehicle Maintenance:

• Ensure that medical equipment and supplies are in working order and properly stocked.
• Conduct routine checks and maintenance of emergency vehicles and equipment.

Documentation:

• Accurately document patient care, including assessment findings, treatments administered, and patient responses.
• Ensure documentation meets legal and organizational standards for record-keeping.

Teamwork and

Collaboration:

• Work closely with other emergency medical personnel, including EMTs, advanced paramedics, and hospital staff.
• Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams to ensure comprehensive patient care.

Training and Development:

• Engage in ongoing education and training to maintain ILS certification and stay updated on medical protocols and advancements.
• Participate in drills and exercises to maintain skills and readiness.

Education and Certification:

• Completion of a recognized Intermediate Life Support training program.
• Certification or licensure as an Intermediate Life Support Paramedic, as required by local or national regulatory bodies.

Medical Knowledge:

• Proficiency in advanced patient assessment and intermediate-level medical procedures.
• Knowledge of pharmacology and the ability to administer a range of medications and treatments.

Communication

Skills:

• Strong verbal and written communication skills for interacting with patients, families, and other healthcare professionals.
• Ability to provide clear, concise reports and updates to receiving medical facilities.

Problem-Solving:

• Effective critical thinking and problem-solving skills to make quick, informed decisions in emergency situations.

This job is located in Iraq and requires willingness to do rotations in the country.