Paramedic - Qatar Jobs

Overall Purpose Of The Job

The Paramedic will assume responsibility for assessing, planning, implementing, and evaluating direct and indirect clinical care to patients. She/ he will competently function as a member of the interdisciplinary team to provide patient and community centered care. She/he serves as an advocate for the patient and their family and intercedes on their behalf by acting as a liaison for patients and their families with respect to their rights and beliefs. The Paramedic will utilize their expertise of evidenced based medical practice to manage unexpected and emergent situations, to mitigate and treat a variety of injuries and illnesses in a prompt and professional manner.

Key responsibilities

• Maintains supply inventory by checking stock to determine inventory level; anticipating needed supplies.
• Establish observable and documentable patient goals using care plans within protocols.
• Other duties as assigned.
• Assist medical providers with medical procedures and treatments as allowed within licensed scope of work.
• Restocking clinical and provider areas once supplies are received.
• Proactively and independently administer basic care, including but not limited to inserting catheters with blood specimen collection, urine collection and EKG’s, visual acuity, basic wound care, changing bandages or administering intravenous medications.
• Provides support and education to help patients make responsible health decisions.
• Assessment and documentation of the patient’s vital signs, chief complaint, medical history, prescribed medications.
• Cross-train to work within in the clinics, emergency room, and inpatient units.
• Report all changes in patient’s conditions to the medical provider.
• On-call rotation schedule participation as needed
• Assist patients with basic care and activities of daily living, as needed.

Qualifications

International SOS is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate against employees or job applicants on the basis of race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, genetic information, marital status, amnesty or status as a covered veteran in accordance with applicable federal, state and local laws.
This job description outlines the types of responsibilities the incumbent is required to perform.
The incumbent may be required to perform job related tasks other than those specifically presented in this job description. This job description is subject to regular review.