EMT-B Ambulance Driver (Iraq)

Company Description

International SOS Government Medical Services, Inc. delivers customized medical and security risk management and wellbeing solutions to enable our clients to operate safely and effectively in environments far from home. Founded in 1984, we operate in 92 countries providing integrated medical solutions to organizations with international operations. Our innovative technology and medical and security expertise focus on prevention, offering real-time, actionable insights and on-the-ground quality delivery. We provide clinical services to include “hands on” direct care at over 800 sites around the world, many of which include inpatient clinical care capabilities. With 12,000 staff (including 5,200 medical and behavioral health providers) our services include the design, deployment, and operation of healthcare solutions including freestanding surgical facilities in remote and austere environments, telemedicine consultation through a wide range of virtual modalities, referrals to a global network of more than 100,000 vetted providers, and global aeromedical evacuation. Within our portfolio of companies, International SOS Government Medical Services, Inc., headquartered in Houston, Texas provides contracted healthcare support to Government defense and civil agencies and government contractors, including support to military exercises and operations, diplomatic missions, natural disasters, and refugee care. To protect your workforce, we are at your fingertips: internationalsos.com

Job Description

The Ambulance Driver assists with prehospital care for the project and supports on-site healthcare departments as part of an interdisciplinary team. The Ambulance Driver is responsible to assist the Paramedic and drive an ambulance. 

Key Responsibilities:

• Assist with the delivery of age-appropriate, culturally, and ethnically sensitive care.   
• Administer first aid treatment and transport patients to the medical facility.   
• Maintain confidential medical records of all client contacts. 
• Respond to emergencies in a decisive, composed, respectful manner.   
• Inspect and maintain assigned equipment daily to ensure the safety of the team.   
• Maintain confidentiality of clients during all forms of communication.   
• Support clinical excellence and compliance with clinical protocols and SOPs.  
• Ability to function accurately and efficiently in high-pressure or emergent situations.  
• Ability to work in a stressful, fast-paced environment.  
• Ability to effectively work with persons of diverse age and economic backgrounds in a culturally competent manner.   
• Must be able to provide and provide concise directions to clients.  
• Ability to quickly adapt to changing work conditions and responsibilities.  
• Maintains supply inventory by checking stock to determine inventory level, anticipating needed supplies.  
• Restocking clinical and provider areas once supplies are received.  
• Crosstrain to work within in the clinics and emergency room. 
• On-call rotation schedule participation as needed  
• Completes required organizational compliance education, including assigned requirements that are client-specified, for Joint Commission Healthcare Staffing Services certification or other regulatory bodies. 

This list is non-exhaustive, and the role holder may be required to undertake additional duties that are not specifically listed above. 

Qualifications

Required Skills and Knowledge: 

• Current experience in direct patient care and must have worked a minimum of 6-months of the last 12-months in career field. 
• Have high fluency in both oral and written English. 

Experience Preferred: 

• Experience on a military/government site, working as a government subcontractor or prime contractor is preferred. 
• Remote site experience preferred. 

Education Required:  

• Emergency Medical Technician Certification and/or international equivalent.
• Current certifications in Basic Life Support (BLS).

Key Skills:  

• Proficient IT skills including use of electronic medical records systems.  

Essential Capabilities:  

• Ability to work independently in a fast-paced environment.    
• Maintain a calm, confident demeanor when in stressful situations.    
• Results oriented and able to meet project deliverables.    
• Cultural sensitivity and awareness. 
• Ability to multitask, prioritize and meet demanding deadlines.   
• Effective oral, written communication and interpersonal skills. 

Other Special Qualifications: 

• Obtain medical clearance and maintain current immunizations. 
• Must be able to relocate to Balad, Iraq. 
• A valid passport from country of record is required and must be in your possession prior to relocation. You must maintain a current passport during your stay in Balad.

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 applicant’s background, experience, skills, internal equity, and alignment with geographical market data. 

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.