About this role
<p><span style="font-size:14.0px"><span style="font-family:Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif">At International SOS, we are in the business of protecting and saving lives. For 40 years, we have delivered customised security risk management, health, and wellbeing solutions to organisations worldwide. With a presence in 90 countries and a team of nearly 13,000 experts, we provide 24/7 support to help organisations fulfil their Duty of Care responsibilities.</span></span></p> <p><span style="font-size:14.0px"><span style="font-family:Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif">Now, we’re looking for talented individuals to join our team and make a difference.</span></span></p> <div><div style="padding:10.0px 0.0px;border:1.0px solid transparent"><div style="font-size:16.0px;word-wrap:break-word"><H2 style="font-size:1.0em;margin:0.0px"><b>Overall Purpose of the Job</b></H2> </div><div><p>The Paramedic provides treatment, such as first aid or life support care, to sick or injured patients. The Paramedic will assume responsibility for assessing, planning, implementing, and evaluating direct and indirect clinical care to patients. The Paramedic will competently function as a member of the interdisciplinary team to provide patient and community-centered care. The Paramedic 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.</p> <p> </p> <p><strong>We are currently staffing for a Full-time Day Shift Paramedic for one of our industrial clients near Cameron, LA. </strong></p> <p><strong>Rotational Schedule: 7 days on 7 days off 12 hour night shift 6:30p-6:30a </strong></p></div></div><div style="padding:10.0px 0.0px;border:1.0px solid transparent"><div style="font-size:16.0px;word-wrap:break-word"><H2 style="font-size:1.0em;margin:0.0px">Key Responsibilities</H2> </div><div><ul> <li>Operate ambulance equipment and respond to radio transmissions.</li> <li>Coordinate with the team responding to an emergency.</li> <li>Provide emergency care in basic and advanced life support</li> <li>Respond to accidents and multiple traumas applying the principles of Advanced Trauma Life Support;</li> <li>Assist with minor/routine medical cases when not responding to emergency medical cases as directed by the Physician and Clinical Team Leader.</li> <li>Prepares patients for and safely transports them to the emergency department of a hospital or other healthcare facility.</li> <li>Evaluate the patient’s condition on the scene and perform a preliminary diagnosis; Assessment and documentation will include the patient’s vital signs, chief complaint, medical history and prescribed medications.</li> <li>Assist medical providers with medical procedures and treatments as allowed within licensed scope of work.</li> <li>Attend to injuries or sudden illnesses by applying a variety of pre-hospital simple and advanced treatments (first aid, CPR, administering injections and oxygen, etc.) or surgical procedures.</li> <li>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.</li> <li>Use tech equipment and tools to stabilize patients or provide immediate treatment.</li> <li>Write and submit accurate reports on incidents.</li> <li>Keep abreast with new treatments and medical procedures through continuous training.</li> <li>Conduct drug and alcohol testing for the site.</li> </ul></div></div><div style="padding:10.0px 0.0px;border:1.0px solid transparent"><div style="font-size:16.0px;word-wrap:break-word"><H2 style="font-size:1.0em;margin:0.0px">Required Skills and Knowledge</H2> </div><div><ul> <li><span style="font-size:11.0pt"><span><span style="font-family:'Arial MT', sans-serif"><span style="font-size:10.0pt">Completion of an accredited paramedic <span>program</span></span></span></span></span></li> </ul></div></div><div style="padding:10.0px 0.0px;border:1.0px solid transparent"><div style="font-size:16.0px;word-wrap:break-word"><H2 style="font-size:1.0em;margin:0.0px">Required Work Experience</H2> </div><div><ul style="margin-top:4.0px"> <li class="TableParagraph"><span style="font-size:11.0pt"><span><span style="font-family:'Arial MT', sans-serif"><span style="font-size:10.0pt">Minimum of three (3) years of paramedic <span>experience</span></span></span></span></span></li> <li class="TableParagraph"><span style="font-size:11.0pt"><span><span style="font-family:'Arial MT', sans-serif"><span style="font-size:10.0pt">Experience in a clinic setting (urgent care, emergency room, <span>etc.)</span></span></span></span></span></li> <li class="TableParagraph"><span style="font-size:11.0pt"><span><span style="font-family:'Arial MT', sans-serif"><span style="font-size:10.0pt"><span>Occupational</span></span><span style="font-size:10.0pt"> <span>Medicine</span> <span>experience</span> <span>required</span></span></span></span></span></li> <li class="TableParagraph"><span style="font-size:11.0pt"><span><span style="font-family:'Arial MT', sans-serif"><span style="font-size:10.0pt">Drug and alcohol testing experience <span>(preferred)</span></span></span></span></span></li> </ul></div></div><div style="padding:10.0px 0.0px;border:1.0px solid transparent"><div style="font-size:16.0px;word-wrap:break-word"><H2 style="font-size:1.0em;margin:0.0px"><b>Required Qualifications</b></H2> </div><div><ul style="margin-top:4.0px"> <li class="TableParagraph">Paramedic Louisiana License </li> <li class="TableParagraph">ACLS</li> <li class="TableParagraph">BLS</li> <li class="TableParagraph">CPR/AED</li> </ul></div></div><div style="padding:10.0px 0.0px;border:1.0px solid transparent"><div style="font-size:16.0px;word-wrap:break-word"><H2 style="font-size:1.0em;margin:0.0px"><b>Working Demands and Physical Conditions</b></H2> </div><div><p>• Work is normally performed in a typical interior/office work environment.<br>• Work involves sitting and standing for prolonged periods of time.<br>• May require bending, stooping and lifting up to 15 lbs.</p></div></div><div style="padding:10.0px 0.0px;border:1.0px solid transparent"><div style="font-size:16.0px;word-wrap:break-word"><H2 style="font-size:1.0em;margin:0.0px"><b>Other Special Qualifications</b></H2> </div><div><p>• Must be able to read, write, and speak English to effectively communicate.</p></div></div></div><p><span style="font-size:14.0px"><span style="font-family:Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif">By joining International SOS, you will contribute to a global network dedicated to protecting people and organisations. We offer a dynamic and respectful workplace where expertise, innovation, and collaboration drive our success.</span></span></p> <p><span style="font-size:14.0px"><span style="font-family:Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif">13,000 experts | 1,200+ locations | 90 countries | 110+ languages</span></span></p> <p><span style="font-size:14.0px"><span style="font-family:Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif">Start your journey with us today. Apply now!</span></span></p>