Paramedic (Kuwait)

Location : Kuwait

The Paramedic will utilize their knowledge and proficiency of evidenced-based medical practice and protocols to manage unexpected and emergent situations and treat a variety of injuries and illnesses in a prompt and professional manner. The Paramedic will assume responsibility for assessing planning implementing and evaluating direct and indirect medical care to patients in emergent situations.  She / he will competently function as a member of the team to provide patient-centred medical care in the pre-hospital setting.

• Provides 24 / 7 365 emergent EMS response on the site.
• Provide paramedicine pre-hospital support to patients within the site outside the site and during transfer to local higher levels of care.
• Ambulance operations EMS response and the subsequent support of the medical team within the clinic are the primary responsibilities
• Assist medical providers with medical procedures and treatments as allowed within licensed scope of work.
• Assessment and documentation of the patients vital signs chief complaint medical history prescribed medications.
• Report all changes in patients conditions to the medical provider.
• Proactively and independently administer basic paramedic level care within the standing orders and SOPs without exceeding your licensed scope of care.
• Assist patients with basic care and activities of daily living as needed.
• Provides support and education to help patients make responsible health decisions
• Maintains Area of Responsibility (AOR) supply inventory by checking stock to determine inventory level; anticipating needed supplies
• Restocking EMS units once supplies are received as well as assisting other clinic operators with restocking
• Cross-train to work within in the clinics emergency room and inpatient units.
• Other duties as assigned.

Qualifications :

Required Skills and Knowledge

Essential Capabilities :

Required Work Experience

Qualifications

A valid passport is required and must be in your possession prior to deploying. To be considered for the position you must have at least 18 months left on your passport before renewal. You must also maintain that passport during your stay.

Required Languages

Travel / Rotation Requirements

Additional Information :

Pay range is based on several factors and may vary in addition to a full range of medical financial and / or other benefits. Final salary and offer will be determined by the applicants background experience skills internal equity and alignment with geographical market data.

Comp : Max $85000

Benefits Full-time positions are eligible for our comprehensive and competitive benefits package including medical dental vision and basic life insurance. Additional benefits include a 401k plan paid time off and an annual bonus.  International SOS Government Medical Services Inc. complies with all federal state and local minimum wage laws

International SOS Government Medical Services Inc. 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 the applicable federal state and local laws.

Remote Work : No

Employment Type : Full-time

Experience : years

Vacancy : 1