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VOLUNTEER, PARAMEDIC - (264)
Job Title: Volunteer, Paramedic
Location: Global - GO (Primary)
Category: Volunteer / Intern
Date Needed By: 11/1/2021
SCOPE OF WORK (SOW)
International Medical Corps is a global humanitarian nonprofit organization dedicated to saving lives and relieving suffering through healthcare training and relief and development programs.
This position will support International Medical Corps' emergency response delivering outpatient clinical care to disaster-affected populations.
SUMMARY: The primary responsibility of the Volunteer, Paramedic is to provide medical services in an outpatient health care setting. He/she will be responsible for providing client counseling and direct care including adult, adolescent and pediatric health services for both chronic and acute conditions. He/she is expected to triage patients, ensure smooth patient flow, provide clinical nursing care, assist with referrals as needed and provide health education and hygiene promotion.
MAIN TASKS AND RESPONSIBILITIES
Performs complete patient assessments, re-assessments and possible specialized life support procedures.
Observes conditions of patients during treatment and adjusts techniques or procedures as necessary.
Applies splints and dressings as required.
Performs first aid procedures to relieve patient's pain and suffering.
Prepares detailed records of patient's physical condition and a complete medical report for the medical team lead.
Complete standardized internal reporting as requested by Medical team leadership.
Alert team leadership in a timely manner if there are any impending shortages of pharmaceuticals and medical supplies.
Ensure that patients are accurately registered and recorded for reporting and case management.
Track daily patient data using tally sheets or other tools provided.
Monitor diagnostic trends and report to supervisor as needed.
Work with program staff, nurses and auxiliary staff to provide training to build capacity.
Collaborate with other departments as needed to ensure smooth implementation and integration of services.
Support IPC, site management and patient flow as required.
Adhere to administrative directives with regards to work schedules and record keeping.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS
Must be a Paramedic with a valid license to practice.
Typically, 4+ years of relevant experience as Paramedic.
Experience in overseas programs relating to primary health care is preferable.
Must have excellent organizational and communication skills.
Must be able to deploy to emergencies on short notice.
Fluency in written and spoken English is required; fluency in additional languages is desirable.
ADDITIONAL TECHNICAL OR LANGUAGE REQUIREMENTS: Candidates can expect to be living and working in austere conditions. Lifting moderately heavy objects and walking or hiking in remote locations may be necessary.
CODE OF CONDUCTAs applicable to this position, an individual must promote and encourage a culture of compliance and ethics throughout the organization.
SAFEGUARDINGIt is all staff shared responsibility and obligation to safeguard and protect populations with whom we work.
EQUAL OPPORTUNITIESInternational Medical Corps provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and qualified applicants.
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