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Total Safety U.S. Inc. - Southeastern Region
Paramedic - Remote (Domestic / International)
Job Location: Lafayette, LA
JOB SUMMARY:
The following information outlines the minimum requirements for a Total Safety Remote Paramedic. It is assumed that Total Safety remote paramedics will continuously improve their knowledge and skill levels through continuing education and further study.
CERTIFICATION REQUIREMENTS:
- Maintain National Registry of EMTs - Paramedic level certification
- Maintain state of residence Paramedic level certification
- Maintain current certification in Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR)
- Maintain current certification in Advanced cardiac Life Support (ACLS)
- Maintain current certification in Basic Trauma Life Support (BTLS)
- Pre-Hospital Life Support (PHTLS) also acceptable
TRAINING:
- Satisfactory completion of Advanced Clinical Skills Program (50 hours), which includes training and proficiency in:
- Clinical assessment
- Diagnostic techniques
- Minor wound management
- Simple suturing and wound debridement
- Antibiotic therapy
- Otolaryngology (assessment/conditions/treatment)
- Ophthalmology (assessment/conditions/treatment)
- Upper respiratory disorders and treatment
- Gastrointestinal disorders and treatment
- Paralytic drugs and therapy
- Barotrauma
- Flight physiology
- 12-lead EKG interpretation
- Thrombolytic therapy
- Central venous line placement
- Advanced venous access to include venous "cut-downs"
- Advanced pharmacology
- Chest tube placement
- "Tropical" disease medicine
- Snake bite recognition and treatment
Operational training to meet the requirements of OSHA, MMS, and the U.S. Coast Guard requirements, to include:
- HAZWOPER Awareness
- HAZCOM
- Hearing Conservation
- Electrical Safety
- Lock Out / Tag Out
- Blood-borne Pathogens
- Confined Space Awareness
- Respiratory Protection
- H2S Awareness
- Personal Protective Equipment
- Fire Safety
- Personal Fall Protection
EXPERIENCE:
Paramedic must have:
- A minimum of 2 years direct advanced life support experience working for an advanced life support EMS service, hospital, or US military.
- Certifications as stated above.
Paramedic should have:
- Experience in general heavy industry safety programs, implementation, and assessment.
- Experience with computers, Word, Excel, Windows, e-mail.
PRIMARY RESPONSIBILITIES:
- Emergency care of sick and injured personnel on location.
- Routine medical care of non-emergency patients on location.
ANCILLARY DUTIES:
- Maintain accurate patient records for all patients entering the clinic for emergency or non-emergency care
- Maintain medical supply inventory to assure proper levels for patient care
- Maintain a current copy of Total Safety Medical Protocols on location
- Perform health and hygiene inspections as required by customer
- Assist in accident investigation and reporting as required by customer
- Advise site supervisor of any trends in medical cases which may indicate food, water or air quality problems
- Maintain environmental controls for the prevention/minimization of mosquito and vermin populations
- Advise site supervisor on trends in health problems on site
- Maintain a safe water supply as required by customer
- Be available to consult with supervisory personnel and individual workers concerning malaria control programs, vaccination programs, and general health/medical questions as they arise.
- Teach First Aid / CPR classes as needed by site supervisor
- Assist in any medical related duties required by site supervisor
COMPENSATION/BENEFITS:
Salary is commensurate with experience.
Employee Benefits: Benefits include relatively standard Medical, Prescription Drug, Dental and Vision insurance coverage on a cost sharing basis with the company. The company provides group term life, accidental death & dismemberment, and short and long-term disability insurance for all employees at no cost to the employee. A voluntary program of group term life insurance (and AD&D) is also available with the entire cost borne by the employee. The company offers a matching 401(k) Retirement Plan. There is a generous vacation plan, holiday schedule and sick-time benefit plan available to all employees.
Qualified applicants should respond immediately by sending a resume and salary requirements in confidence to:
Please to submit your resume for this position:
Total Safety U.S. Inc. - Southeastern Region
Please view our web site at:
http://www.totalsafety.com
EOE M/F
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