Employer: Dyncorp International
Location: Kabul, Afghanistan
Search and Rescue (SAR) Medic-INL-1302252
Security Clearance: Secret
Job Summary
The
Search and Rescue (SAR) Medic provides search and rescue, medical,
security, and quick reaction force support for contractor personnel.
Principal Accountabilities
Assist the SAR/MED supervisor in the development of local Standard Operating Procedures (SOP) for SAR and medical procedures.
Conduct medical training for contractor and host nation personnel as required.
Responsible for protection of program rescue/medical supplies and equipment.
Monitor
medical issues to ensure contractor personnel are apprised of current
medical threats and aware of preventative measures and risks.
Conduct
facility inspections of the FOB/MOB to evaluate medical threats
associated with such things as drinking water, living conditions, food
handling/storage, animal/insect threats and sanitary conditions.
Keep management informed of any country-required immunizations or health-related issues.
Perform other qualified duties as required.
Knowledge & Skills
In-depth knowledge of Tactical and Clinical Medical Procedures.
Working knowledge of FOL sanitary requirements to maintain a healthy working environment.
Knowledge of body recovery procedures.
Knowledge
of advanced cardiology, to include operation of defibulatory equipment,
accurate reading and diagnosis of cardiac strips, and ACLS algorithms
with appropriate drug treatment protocol.
Knowledgeable of Advanced
Trauma Care, to include immediate assessment and treatment of ANY
traumatic life threatening injury, advanced airway management
(Intubations, Surgical Cricothyrotomy), advanced invasive procedures
(Needle Decompression, Chest Tube Thoracotomy), advanced Circulatory
support.
Knowledge of Advanced Diagnosis and Treatment of illnesses
to include, but not limited to, the following systems cardiac,
pulmonary, dermatology, musculoskeletal, neurological, endocrine,
gastrointestinal, and genitourinary.
Knowledge in assessing OCONUS
regional/local medical treatment capability and developing/implementing
MEDEVAC plans and procedures is desired or the ability to be mentored in
the same is desired.
Knowledge of conducting base camp
health/hygiene surveys and conducting hospital medical surveys in
developing countries/regions or the ability to be mentored in the same
is desired.
Knowledgeable of wound repair including anesthesia, nerve blocks, suturing with proper aseptic technique.
Have a general knowledge of radiological (basic) analysis.
Requires Instructor/trainer and Inventory management skills.
Able to complete and pass a Class III Flying Duty Medical Examination.
Must receive immunizations appropriate to the theater of operations prior to employment.
Light infantry patrolling and tactics skills are required.
The
ability to attend and successfully complete weapons qualification,
security training, psychological profiling and High Threat – Survival
Escape and Evasion training prior to deployment.
Possess a valid US Passport or have the ability to obtain one before assignment.
Possess
or have the ability to obtain and maintain a Department of Defense
(DoD) Secret Security Clearance is a condition of employment; an active
DoD Secret Security Clearance is preferred.
Experience & Education
Four
(4) or more years of Special Operations Medic experience while on
military active duty is desired. This time can be reduced based on
consideration of combat deployments.
Weapons training, combat
conditions experience, previous exposure to theater of operations and
more specifically, in country experience is desired.
Experience
should emphasize on dealing with Medical / SAR issues, with protection
of life and assets and life saving procedures.
Extensive experience and training in combat medicine.
Extensive
experience dealing with life saving procedures, conducting routine and
emergency life saving treatment in an austere environment.
Experience as a trainer/instructor of medical-related topics is desired.
Exposure to Search & Rescue operations in a high-threat environment is desired.
Personnel
should be eligible for award of the U.S. Army 18D MOS qualified and
state or national EMT certification, Special Operations Medical Sergeant
or Foreign Service equivalent qualification.
High school diploma or
equivalent is required. An Associate’s degree is desired, with study in
a medical and/or rescue-related field preferred.
Physical Requirements/Working Environment
Must
be able to walk or stand on level and/or inclined surfaces up to eight
(8) hours per day and sit for up to three (3) hours per day.
Must be able to routinely climb / descend stairs.
Employee must be able to lift and carry 12O pounds 100 meters.
Must be able to routinely grasp or handle objects, use finger dexterity, bend elbows / knees, and reach above / below shoulders.
Must be able to read and interpret newspaper and typewritten print.
Must be able to communicate by voice and detect sound by ear.
Must be able to distinguish color and judge three-dimensional depths.
All employees must receive immunizations appropriate to the theater of operations prior to employment.
Must
attend and successfully complete weapons qualification, security
training, psychological profiling and High Threat – Survival Escape and
Evasion training prior to deployment.
Will be required to work and live in a potentially hostile environment, at remote locations, and under austere conditions.
May
be required to respond to a wide variety of operational circumstances,
under extreme weather conditions, within a hostile environment.
May be exposed to extreme noise from aircraft, hostile fire, and other acts of aggression associated with this region.
May be exposed to fumes or airborne particles and work in close proximity to moving mechanical parts, aircraft, and vehicles.
Travel
Travel to and between CONUS and OCONUS locations is required.
Disclaimer
The
above information on this description has been designed to indicate the
general nature and level of work performed by employees within this
classification. It is not designed to contain or be interpreted as a
comprehensive inventory of all duties, responsibilities, and
qualifications required of employees assigned to this job.
EXECUTIVE
ORDER 11246 Prohibits discrimination against any employee or applicant
on the basis of race, sex, color, religion, or national origin and
requires affirmative action to ensure that applicants are employed, and
employees treated, without regard to race, sex, color, genetic
information, religion, or national origin. (Enforcement Agency: U.S.
Department of Labor, Office of Federal Contract Compliance Programs).
How to Apply http://dyn-intl.com/careers.aspx
JOB ID 1302252
