Job Description
The Health Care Service Support – Iraq Program Manager establishes a clinically safe and professionally managed healthcare environment and provides primary health care as well as resuscitative surgical care in accordance with U.S. or equivalent medical standards on a 24-hour basis, 365 days of the year to Chief of Mission (COM) personnel U.S. Embassy Baghdad, serving a population of approximately 14,000 adults.
SCOPE:
The EMT is clinically supervised by the site medical director or other physician extenders on the work site and ultimately reports to the HCSS-Iraq Program Manager
Respond to emergency calls, assesses the situation, obtain a basic medical history and physical examination of the patient, and provides emergency care at the scene and during transit to the hospital.
Utilizes necessary medical equipment to treat the patient and ascertains the extent of their injuries or illness.
EMT communicates with the paramedic and the Medical Officer about the patient's condition, status, and arrival time.
All services shall be provided in accordance with established standards, principles and ethics of the profession, applicable professional specialty organizations, and the high-quality standard for which CHS is recognized.
REQUIRED CERTIFICATION, QUALIFICATIONS, AND EXPERIENCE:
Requirements:
Current Passport and must be valid for one year or longer at time of deployment
Licensure: Current EMT-B or EMT-I state license; must be valid for one year at time of deployment and/or have ability to renew from remote location.
High school diploma or GED
Certifications: NREMT certification required. Basics and Intermediates require a current BLS certification. All certifications must be valid for one year from date of deployment.
Driver’s license: Must have current driver’s license and must be valid for one year at time of deployment
After receiving the call from the dispatcher, the EMT drives the ambulance to address or location given using the most expeditious route, depending on traffic and weather conditions and observes traffic ordinances and regulations concerning emergency vehicle operation.
2-4 years of related experience. Experience of less than two years will be considered on a case by case basis with proof of experience in a high call volume setting in a large metropolitan area.
EMT must be familiar with standard concepts, practices, and procedures within an EMS Operations. Relies on experience and judgment to plan and accomplish goals. EMT performs a variety of tasks.
•All Health Care Providers (HCPs) will document care delivered and follow up care required.
•Attends and participates in a variety of meetings and task force groups to improve quality and outcomes, communicate issues, obtain approvals, resolve problems and maintain specific level of knowledge pertaining to new developments, new task efforts, and new policy requirements.
•Maintains the highest regard for patient dignity and observe the precepts of the American Hospital Associations Bill of Rights for patients.
Additional Details
OTHER REQUIREMENTS:
•EMT will require a favorably adjudicated Moderate Risk Public Trust (MRPT) investigation conducted by the Department of State, Bureau of Diplomatic Security.
•EMT will sign a CHS HCSS-I Foreign Service Agreement (FSA) and is bound to the terms and conditions of the FSA.
• The normal workweek is established by the DoS Chief of Mission.
Note: CHS will provide institutional malpractice insurance as well as individual malpractice policies for Nurse Anesthetists, Physicians and other primary care providers.
The following requirements apply to all EMT personnel:
•EMT shall be licensed in the United States
•Participate in training, (including HIPAA training) that may be required by DOS or CHS prior to deployment to Iraq.
•Complete a two week Foreign Affairs Counter Terrorism training course prior to deployment to Iraq for work on the HCSS-Iraq contract. Training will include: Combat First Aid, Weapons Familiarization, Defensive Tactics/Driving, IED recognition, Surveillance Detection and Hostage Survival and Personnel Recovery
•Must have a valid, current U.S. Driver’s License or country of origin Driver’s License.
•Must have a current U.S. Passport or country of origin Passport.
•All EMT shall be proficient in the ability to speak, write and communicate in English.
PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:
•EMTs and paramedics work both indoors and out, in all types of weather. They are required to do considerable kneeling, bending, and heavy lifting. These workers are at a higher risk for contracting illnesses or experiencing injuries on the job than workers in other occupations. They risk noise-induced hearing loss from sirens and back injuries from lifting patients;
•EMTs and paramedics may be exposed to communicable diseases, such as hepatitis-B and AIDS, as well as to violence from mentally unstable or combative patients;
•The work is not only physically strenuous but can be stressful, sometimes involving life-or-death situations and suffering patients;
•Must be confirmed by a medical examination to be “medically and dentally fit” in accordance with DOS requirements for service in Iraq;
•Work is normally performed in a typical interior/office work environment; travel in Iraq is required by surface or air;
•The climate is desert-like, hot, and prone to dust storms.
Job Location
Other, IRAQ
Position Type
Full-Time/Regular
Employment Type
Full time Regular
The Health Care Service Support – Iraq Program Manager establishes a clinically safe and professionally managed healthcare environment and provides primary health care as well as resuscitative surgical care in accordance with U.S. or equivalent medical standards on a 24-hour basis, 365 days of the year to Chief of Mission (COM) personnel U.S. Embassy Baghdad, serving a population of approximately 14,000 adults.
SCOPE:
The EMT is clinically supervised by the site medical director or other physician extenders on the work site and ultimately reports to the HCSS-Iraq Program Manager
Respond to emergency calls, assesses the situation, obtain a basic medical history and physical examination of the patient, and provides emergency care at the scene and during transit to the hospital.
Utilizes necessary medical equipment to treat the patient and ascertains the extent of their injuries or illness.
EMT communicates with the paramedic and the Medical Officer about the patient's condition, status, and arrival time.
All services shall be provided in accordance with established standards, principles and ethics of the profession, applicable professional specialty organizations, and the high-quality standard for which CHS is recognized.
REQUIRED CERTIFICATION, QUALIFICATIONS, AND EXPERIENCE:
Requirements:
Current Passport and must be valid for one year or longer at time of deployment
Licensure: Current EMT-B or EMT-I state license; must be valid for one year at time of deployment and/or have ability to renew from remote location.
High school diploma or GED
Certifications: NREMT certification required. Basics and Intermediates require a current BLS certification. All certifications must be valid for one year from date of deployment.
Driver’s license: Must have current driver’s license and must be valid for one year at time of deployment
After receiving the call from the dispatcher, the EMT drives the ambulance to address or location given using the most expeditious route, depending on traffic and weather conditions and observes traffic ordinances and regulations concerning emergency vehicle operation.
2-4 years of related experience. Experience of less than two years will be considered on a case by case basis with proof of experience in a high call volume setting in a large metropolitan area.
EMT must be familiar with standard concepts, practices, and procedures within an EMS Operations. Relies on experience and judgment to plan and accomplish goals. EMT performs a variety of tasks.
•All Health Care Providers (HCPs) will document care delivered and follow up care required.
•Attends and participates in a variety of meetings and task force groups to improve quality and outcomes, communicate issues, obtain approvals, resolve problems and maintain specific level of knowledge pertaining to new developments, new task efforts, and new policy requirements.
•Maintains the highest regard for patient dignity and observe the precepts of the American Hospital Associations Bill of Rights for patients.
Additional Details
OTHER REQUIREMENTS:
•EMT will require a favorably adjudicated Moderate Risk Public Trust (MRPT) investigation conducted by the Department of State, Bureau of Diplomatic Security.
•EMT will sign a CHS HCSS-I Foreign Service Agreement (FSA) and is bound to the terms and conditions of the FSA.
• The normal workweek is established by the DoS Chief of Mission.
Note: CHS will provide institutional malpractice insurance as well as individual malpractice policies for Nurse Anesthetists, Physicians and other primary care providers.
The following requirements apply to all EMT personnel:
•EMT shall be licensed in the United States
•Participate in training, (including HIPAA training) that may be required by DOS or CHS prior to deployment to Iraq.
•Complete a two week Foreign Affairs Counter Terrorism training course prior to deployment to Iraq for work on the HCSS-Iraq contract. Training will include: Combat First Aid, Weapons Familiarization, Defensive Tactics/Driving, IED recognition, Surveillance Detection and Hostage Survival and Personnel Recovery
•Must have a valid, current U.S. Driver’s License or country of origin Driver’s License.
•Must have a current U.S. Passport or country of origin Passport.
•All EMT shall be proficient in the ability to speak, write and communicate in English.
PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:
•EMTs and paramedics work both indoors and out, in all types of weather. They are required to do considerable kneeling, bending, and heavy lifting. These workers are at a higher risk for contracting illnesses or experiencing injuries on the job than workers in other occupations. They risk noise-induced hearing loss from sirens and back injuries from lifting patients;
•EMTs and paramedics may be exposed to communicable diseases, such as hepatitis-B and AIDS, as well as to violence from mentally unstable or combative patients;
•The work is not only physically strenuous but can be stressful, sometimes involving life-or-death situations and suffering patients;
•Must be confirmed by a medical examination to be “medically and dentally fit” in accordance with DOS requirements for service in Iraq;
•Work is normally performed in a typical interior/office work environment; travel in Iraq is required by surface or air;
•The climate is desert-like, hot, and prone to dust storms.
Job Location
Other, IRAQ
Position Type
Full-Time/Regular
Employment Type
Full time Regular
Please apply at the following link:
https://chsmedical-hr.silkroad.com/epostings/index.cfm?fuseaction=app.jobinfo&id=23&jobid=949&company_id=16120&version=1&source=ONLINE&JobOwner=992375&level=levelid1&levelid1=2725&parent=International&startflag=2
