Paramedic (Kuwait)

Job Location: Kuwait

The Paramedic will utilize their knowledge and proficiency of evidenced-based medical practice and
International SOS Government Medical Services, Inc. protocols to manage unexpected and emergent
situations and treat a variety of injuries and illnesses in a prompt and professional manner. The Paramedic will 
assume responsibility for assessing, planning, implementing, and evaluating direct and indirect medical care
to patients in emergent situations. She/ he will competently function as a member of the team to provide
patient centered medical care in the pre-hospital setting.

Key Responsibilities:

• Provides 24/7 365 emergent EMS response on the site.
• Provide paramedicine pre-hospital support to patients within the site, outside the site, and during transfer to local higher levels of care.
• Ambulance operations, EMS response and the subsequent support of the medical team within the clinic are the primary responsibilities.
• Assist medical providers with medical procedures and treatments as allowed within licensed scope of work.
• Assessment and documentation of the patient’s vital signs, chief complaint, medical history, prescribed medications.
• Report all changes in patient’s conditions to the medical provider.
• Proactively and independently administer basic paramedic level care within the standing orders and SOPs without exceeding your licensed scope of care.
• Assist patients with basic care and activities of daily living, as needed.
• Provides support and education to help patients make responsible health decisions.
• Maintains Area of Responsibility (AOR) supply inventory by checking stock to determine inventory level; anticipating needed supplies.
• Restocking EMS units once supplies are received as well as assisting other clinic operators with restocking.
• Cross-train to work within in the clinics, emergency room, and inpatient units.
• Completes required organizational compliance education, including assigned requirements that are client-specified, for Joint Commission Healthcare Staffing Services certification or other regulatory bodies. 

This list is non-exhaustive, and the role holder may be required to undertake additional duties that are not specifically listed above.