Paramedic

Company Description

International Health and Medical Services delivers customized medical and security risk management and wellbeing solutions to enable our clients to operate safely and effectively in environments far from home. Founded in 1984, we operate in 92 countries providing integrated medical solutions to organizations with international operations. Our innovative technology and medical and security expertise focus on prevention, offering real‑time, actionable insights and on‑the‑ground quality delivery.

We provide clinical services to include “hands on” direct care at over 800 sites around the world, many of which include inpatient clinical care capabilities. With 12,000 staff (including 5,200 medical and behavioral health providers) our services include the design, deployment, and operation of healthcare solutions including freestanding surgical facilities in remote and austere environments, telemedicine consultation through a wide range of virtual modalities, referrals to a global network of more than 100,000 vetted providers, and global aeromedical evacuation.

Within our portfolio of companies, International SOS Government Medical Services, Inc., headquartered in Houston, Texas provides contracted healthcare support to Government defense and civil agencies and government contractors, including support to military exercises and operations, diplomatic missions, natural disasters, and refugee care. To protect your workforce, we are at your fingertips:

International Health and Medical Services is looking for an experienced Paramedic to provide emergency medical care and responding to medical crises involving patients, ensuring timely and effective treatment in high‑pressure situations. This role includes assessing patients, performing life‑saving interventions, and collaborating with the healthcare team to facilitate appropriate medical follow‑up as needed.

• Evaluate patient's condition to properly stabilize for treatment.
• Administer cardiopulmonary resuscitation on patients through various techniques such as, intravenous (IV) insertion, intubation and drug administration.
• Evaluate patient's condition to properly stabilize for treatment.
• Determine advance medical implications of wounds to treat appropriately.
• Determine proper method to stabilize patients with physical injuries, such as, fractures, dislocations and sprains.
• Work in a multi‑cultural and multi‑lingual environment.
• Utilize telephonic interpreter/translation services to complete assigned duties if not fluent in a language the patient understands.
• Adapt to sudden changes in schedules and flexibility in work requirements.
• Communicate proficiently in English (verbal and written) to develop positive rapport with patients, co‑workers and other stakeholders.
• Establish and maintain positive working relationships in a multidisciplinary environment.
• Navigate in an electronic work environment including electronic health records, web‑based training and communications.
• Moderate proficiency in common Microsoft Office programs, specifically Microsoft Word, Excel, Outlook and SharePoint.
• Have knowledge of regulations (HIPAA/Privacy Act) regarding the confidentiality of patient medical records and information as well as Personally Identifiable Information (PII).
• Demonstrate cultural sensitivity in all communications with coworkers and clients, fostering an inclusive and respectful work environment that values diversity.
• Complete required organizational compliance education, including assigned requirements that are client‑specified, for Joint Commission Healthcare Staffing Services certification or other regulatory bodies.

This list is non‑exhaustive, and the role holder may be required to undertake additional duties that are not specifically listed above.

Basic Requirements /

Certifications:

• Current, full, active, and unrestricted license in a U.S. State, territory or commonwealth, or the District of Columbia.
• Able to obtain licensure in the state where services are performed if required.
• Minimum of (2) years of experience as a Paramedic.
• One year 911 experience preferred.
• Basic Life Support (BLS) and…