Offshore Paramedic

International SOS is the world's leading medical and security services company with over 12,000 employees working in 1,000 locations in 90 countries. We were founded on the principle of putting our clients' employees first and this is still true today. Led by 5,200 medical professionals and 200 security specialists our teams work night and day to find solutions to protect our clients and their employees in whatever situation they may be facing; we assess, advise and assist from a medical, security and logistical perspective on a global scale to protect and save lives and thereby enable our clients to achieve their business goals. As we've delivered on this mission over the last 35 years, we have become the market leader in global telehealth services and digital health solutions for an extensive client base of Fortune 500 companies, NGO's and governments around the world.

About the role

The Offshore Paramedic is the lead provider of primary and emergency health care services to the patients seen at Intl.SOS Medsite and oversees all aspects of clinical and medical management within the clinic for vessel employees, visitors and eligible contractors.

We are currently sourcing for a Full-time Paramedic to work a 28 day on / 28 day off rotation for one of our Offshore vessels. Shifts are 12 hours (on-call after hours for emergencies). Crew is approximately 200 people. Travel to and from the deployment port in Houma, LA is reimburseable. Candidates must have at least 1 year of previous offshore paramedic experience.

Key responsibilities

Patient Consultations

• Undertake clinical consultations and provide a high standard of service and care to patients attending the International SOS MedSite clinic.
• Provide Advanced Life Support level of emergency health care and Pre-Hospital High Level of Primary Health Care
• Undertake clinical consultations and provide a high standard of service and care to patients attending the clinic, including the conduct of various medical and surgical clinic procedures within scope of practice as per local regulations.
• Develop and ensure continuity of patient care and appropriate follow-up and referral.
• Assist with the implementation of preventative medical care strategies, including structuring and performing medical screening services.
• Manage the delivery of competent and professional health services according to the International SOS standards.
• Work with the MS Medical Directors to optimize quality assurance and ensure that appropriate medical outcomes are consistently attained with respect to the provision of clinic services.
• Assist with ensuring appropriate patient triage and flow within the clinic.
• Coordinate with the Topside Support the procedures required and preparation of patients to facilitate evacuation when required.
• Provide and document patient education as part of each clinical consultation.
• To work within and promote all International SOS's policies, procedures and corporate values.
• Refer to the Medical Services Resource Centre (MSRC) for all procedures, tools and templates required to conduct the role of paramedic on site.
• Manage the delivery of competent and professional health services according to the International SOS standards.
• Assist with ensuring appropriate patient triage and flow within the clinic.
• Managing infectious disease outbreaks.
• Organization of medical referrals and coordination of offsite referrals in conjunction with the
• Ensure patient's medical files and documentation is maintained to the highest standards and in accordance with International SOS standards for clinic services.

Management and Administration

Additional Responsibilities as per the Scope of Work

Medical Quality

Required Skills and Knowledge

Required Competencies

Clinical triage

Required Work Experience

Required Qualifications

Required Languages

Travel / Rotation Requirements

International SOS 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 applicable federal, state and local laws.