Medical Paramedic jobs

Remote Site Paramedic - Pooling

Key responsibilities

• Demonstrate an understanding of all key clients’ contractual agreements
• Provide acute health care to clients in a remote setting to the standards set out by International SOS policies and procedures
• Organize and support aero-medical evacuations in liaison with Sydney Alarm Centre
• Provide on-call services for afterhours triage with referral to Site Medical Officer.
• Refer to other health professionals as appropriate to seek expert advice.
• Refer for diagnostic test as appropriate to confirm diagnosis and treatment plan.
• Compliance with Privacy Law
• Perform health monitoring as agreed to client requirements.
• To assist the client to be compliant with all relevant regulations and statutory requirements in order to minimize the company’s risk exposure and liabilities.
• Where appropriate, to provide advice and guidance to managers and supervisors on occupational health and return to work policies and procedures.
• Assist client to identify appropriate resources, information and support necessary to provide a safe work environment
• Work closely with site Ambulance Drivers in upskilling and maintaining the ambulance condition and equipment.
• Administer drugs, immunizations etc as per Medical Director orders
• Liaise with all parties involved in the injury management of employees onsite
• Ensure effective communication with internal and external customers and stakeholders to ensure the services are timely, tailored, effectively utilized and better than competing providers

About you

Required Competencies

• Thorough knowledge of emergency equipment and procedures
• Valid driver’s license
• Good communication and interpersonal skills with a propensity for teamwork
• Computer Skills
• Report writing

Additional Competencies include

• Punctuality and good attendance
• A customer service commitment at all times
• Ability to work as part of a professional team and ensure a high level of trust and integrity within team

• Minimum four years’ experience as an acute care paramedic or registered nurse
• Excellent emergency and advanced life support skills
• Aero-Medical evacuation experience
• Excellent clinical skills – ability to assess, diagnose and treat to aid early intervention
• Experience in rehabilitating injured workers
• Familiar with state worker’s compensation legislation
• Experience in training and development.
• Experience as a flight paramedic or in search and rescue paramedic roles is highly desirable

Required Qualifications

• Current state registered paramedic
• Graduate Certificate/Diploma in Occupational Health & Safety (desirable)
• ACLS compulsory and ATLS, HUET, Winch (desirable)
• Valid Authority to Practice
• Valid Certificate of Medical Registration

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