Remote Site Paramedic - Pooling
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 Required Work Experience
• 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
Required Languages • English
Benefits:
