PARAMEDIC - OSCE Ukraine

SCOPE:

The Paramedic will provide Medical Support Services in accordance with OSCE Special Monitoring Mission to the Ukraine. (SMM).  The Paramedic will provide emergent medical care to approximately 800 mission members patrolling the Eastern Region of the Ukraine.   The Paramedic will be available to patrol with the SMM Teams on a 24-hour basis, 365 days a year. The Paramedic will report to the Paramedic Lead.

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.

Position is Notional Contingent upon contract award.

Anticipated Start Date – October 1, 2019

QUALIFICATIONS:

• Must have completed a formal Paramedic training program leading to a diploma, certification or bachelor’s degree.
• Must have a minimum of 3 years of experience as a licensed Paramedic.
• Hold and maintain a current unrestricted Paramedic license from country of origin.
• Have and maintain current certifications in Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS), Advanced Trauma Life Support (ATLS), Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS), PreHospital Trauma Life Support (PHTLS), Cardio Pulmonary Resuscitation (CPR) and Tactical Combat Casualty Care (TCCC) or equivalent.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Administers primary and emergency medical treatment in accordance with approved protocols and licensure, in both field and small clinic environments.
• Administers IV Fluid, Blood and Blood Products.
• Treats, packages, and bandages wounds.
• Administers injections and medications, performs advanced respiratory procedures including emergency surgical cricothyroidotomy and ET (endotracheal) intubation.
• Accompanies client personnel on field missions as and when scheduled by client.
• Treats injuries and/or illnesses using advanced life support techniques and medications.
• Documents and records all patient interactions and care provided.
• Completes all required client and regulatory reports and logs.
• Provides medical training to client as requested.
• Reports complete and concise patient records to the staff at the receiving facility.

• 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.