ONSITE OHS – Paramedic U.S. License

Paramedic U.S License
Location: Afghanistan

General Description:
This position will serve as part of a comprehensive team of health care professionals providing high quality outpatient care in the Onsite OHS Health Center. Assist with screening new patient, triaging patient clinical problems, assisting patients with questions concerning symptoms, medications or methods of care. Will perform to deliver safe, therapeutic care in the Onsite OHS Health Center. Assist in the management of patients seen at the center, both during clinic session and management after clinic. Provide patient education regarding disease processes, medications, etc. and develop educational material.
This individual will work closely with administrative and other medical professionals to provide first class patient care and maintain patient safety, care, confidentiality and appropriate follow-up treatment. Function as phone liaison between specialists, primary care providers, and other health care professionals. On a regular and continuous basis, exercises administrative judgment and assumes responsibility for decisions, consequences and results having an impact on people, costs and/or quality of service within the functional area. Coordinate response to patient emergencies in the clinical setting. Serves as a resource in a team environment. Assist with providing training and/or competencies for staff. Other duties as assigned.

Qualifications:
Current paramedic license in state of operation or NAEMT
Three (3) plus years’ experience as a paramedic
CPR certification required
ACLS, BTLS, and PALS recommended
Ability to function as part of a team, as well as work independently
Knowledge of professional standards of care
Ability to establish and maintain effective relationship with others
Ability to effectively communicate orally and in writing
Computer skills
Knows the formal and informal departmental goals, standards, policies and procedures which may include some familiarity of other departments within the company and/or client location.
Is sensitive to the interrelationship of both people and functions within the department
Should have experience on deployed contingency operations or similar medical experience
Experience within the military as paramedic is preferred but not required.

Must have 1 active year of all required credentials to receive a position!

Interested candidates please apply online at: https://ch.tbe.taleo.net/CH07/ats/careers/requisition.jsp;jsessionid=7F3672213B230E0D125512B77A2D7FEA.NA10_primary_jvm?org=ONSITEOHS&cws=1&rid=14