EMT (OCN)

Job Description

Overview*** Candidate MUST have a valid Kuwait Visa 18 and obtain a Heavy Kuwait Drivers License ******This position will be physically located in Kuwait in support of LOGCAP.***Responds to emergency care and rescue involving potential loss of life or bodily injury; maintains control, manages and directs or assists with patient care at the scene of a pre-hospital emergency. Applies cardiopulmonary resuscitation per American Heart Association standards and performs other basic emergency medical procedures. Drives and manages the ambulance vehicle while on duty, operates ambulance in a safe manner while responding to the scene, and during the transport of patients.ResponsibilitiesThis position description is subject to change at any time as needed to meet the requirements of the program or company.

• Determines the nature and extent of illness or injury and establishes priority for required emergency care.
• Based on assessment findings, renders emergency medical care to adult, infant, and child medical and trauma patients.
• Duties include but are not limited to:
  • Opening and maintaining an airway, including patient ventilation
  • Cardiopulmonary resuscitation, including use of automated external defibrillators.
• Provide prehospital emergency medical care of simple and multiple system trauma such as controlling hemorrhage, treatment of shock (hypo perfusion), bandaging wounds, and immobilization of painful, swollen, and deformed extremities.
• Determines within reasonable parameters illness complaint and triages to proper transport category
• Searches for medical identification emblem as a clue in providing emergency care.
• Responsible for administration of EMT level drugs such as: oxygen, oral glucose, aspirin, patient assisted medications, and activated charcoal.
• Understands and can implement a standardized triage program such as START Triage
• Transport urgent patients to hospital in safest manner possible.
• While on duty shall perform a vehicle check, ensure ambulance is fueled and serviced, performs minor maintenance and repairs as indicated, and immediately report damages/malfunctions.

Qualifications

• MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:
• Education/Certifications: One year related experience may be substituted for one year of education, if degree is required.
  • High School Diploma or Equivalent
  • Bacherlors Degree preferred
  • Certified by the National Registry of Emergency Medical Technicians as an EMT and American Heart Association cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) certification or equivalent at the health care provider level.
  • Must be fluent in English both written and spoken (preferably at a minimum of an 8th grade level).
  • Must have or be able to obtain a Heavy Kuwait Drivers License
• Proof of COVID-19 Vaccination:
  • To be qualified for this position you must comply with USCENTCOM MOD 16 that requires proof that you are fully vaccinated for COVID-19, as defined by the CDC or host country requirements. As of now, to be fully vaccinated for COVID-19 you must have received either two doses of Pfizer BioNTech Vaccine, two doses of AstraZeneca/Oxford Vaccine, two doses of Moderna Vaccine, or one dose of Johnson & Johnson Vaccine, and two weeks must have elapsed after the final dose was administered. This definition may change in accordance with CDC guidelines. Compliance with this government requirement is an essential function of the position and is a condition of employment.
• Experience:
  • Be able to process information quickly and efficiently to determine nature of complaint.
  • Be able to gather pertinent information from patient, bystanders, and scene to make rapid transport decision.
  • Interpret vital signs to accurately determine patient?s physiological status.
  • Must be licensed to drive an ambulance or similar vehicle, and have a good driving record. Ambulance operator?s role is critical, so they must be dependable, resilient, calm under pressure, use sound judgment and capable of making quick decisions.
• Skills:
  • Airway and Breathing
    • Oxygen delivery devices to include the following
      • Oxygen 100 % and non-rebreather masks
      • Nasal Cannulas
      • Venturi mask
    • Oral, nasal, and combi-tube/King airways
  • Assessment
    • Pulse oximetry
    • Manual and auto vital sign diagnostics to include
      • Automatic cuff
      • Manual Cuff
      • Pulse Oximetry
      • Manual palpation method for blood pressure and pulse
      • Glucometer
  • Chest auscultation to determine lung sounds.
• Patient medical and trauma assessment per International Pre-Hospital Trauma Life Support and Adult Medical Life Support standards
• Medical/Cardiac
  • Mechanical CPR
  • Unassisted normal delivery
  • Assisted complicated delivery
  • Perform rapid assessment for medical or trauma patients to a standard of recognizing critical patients in 60 secs or less
• SUPERVISORY/BUDGET RESPONSIBILITIES:
  • None
• MATERIAL & EQUIPMENT DIRECTLY USED:
  • Basic ambulance medical equipment
• WORKING ENVIRONMENT:
  • Work is generally conducted in an in area with a mild exposure to extreme climatic conditions. Working in a military environment brings the potential for exposure to physical, chemical or biological agents. Employee use Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) is required in certain areas, but not on a daily basis. Such PPE includes but is not limited to head, foot, hand, torso, vision and hearing protective devices. Must comply with OSHA, EPA, and Fire Regulations and published company work rules.
• PHYSICAL ACTIVITIES:
  • Physical requirements include lifting, climbing, extended sitting or standing, or other physical efforts that are normally required in emergency medical services. In addition, visual acuity, hearing and speaking requirements would be considered.

We are committed to an inclusive and diverse workplace that values and supports the contributions of each individual. This commitment along with our common Vision and Values of Integrity, Respect, and Responsibility, allows us to leverage differences, encourage innovation and expand our success in the global marketplace. Vectrus is an Equal Opportunity /Affirmative Action Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, protected veteran status or status as an individual with a disability. EOE/Minority/Female/Disabled/Veteran.

• MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:
• Education/Certifications: One year related experience may be substituted for one year of education, if degree is required.
  • High School Diploma or Equivalent
  • Bacherlors Degree preferred
  • Certified by the National Registry of Emergency Medical Technicians as an EMT and American Heart Association cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) certification or equivalent at the health care provider level.
  • Must be fluent in English both written and spoken (preferably at a minimum of an 8th grade level).
  • Must have or be able to obtain a Heavy Kuwait Drivers License
• Proof of COVID-19 Vaccination:
  • To be qualified for this position you must comply with USCENTCOM MOD 16 that requires proof that you are fully vaccinated for COVID-19, as defined by the CDC or host country requirements. As of now, to be fully vaccinated for COVID-19 you must have received either two doses of Pfizer BioNTech Vaccine, two doses of AstraZeneca/Oxford Vaccine, two doses of Moderna Vaccine, or one dose of Johnson & Johnson Vaccine, and two weeks must have elapsed after the final dose was administered. This definition may change in accordance with CDC guidelines. Compliance with this government requirement is an essential function of the position and is a condition of employment.
• Experience:
  • Be able to process information quickly and efficiently to determine nature of complaint.
  • Be able to gather pertinent information from patient, bystanders, and scene to make rapid transport decision.
  • Interpret vital signs to accurately determine patient?s physiological status.
  • Must be licensed to drive an ambulance or similar vehicle, and have a good driving record. Ambulance operator?s role is critical, so they must be dependable, resilient, calm under pressure, use sound judgment and capable of making quick decisions.
• Skills:
  • Airway and Breathing
    • Oxygen delivery devices to include the following
      • Oxygen 100 % and non-rebreather masks
      • Nasal Cannulas
      • Venturi mask
    • Oral, nasal, and combi-tube/King airways
  • Assessment
    • Pulse oximetry
    • Manual and auto vital sign diagnostics to include
      • Automatic cuff
      • Manual Cuff
      • Pulse Oximetry
      • Manual palpation method for blood pressure and pulse
      • Glucometer
  • Chest auscultation to determine lung sounds.
• Patient medical and trauma assessment per International Pre-Hospital Trauma Life Support and Adult Medical Life Support standards
• Medical/Cardiac
  • Mechanical CPR
  • Unassisted normal delivery
  • Assisted complicated delivery
  • Perform rapid assessment for medical or trauma patients to a standard of recognizing critical patients in 60 secs or less
• SUPERVISORY/BUDGET RESPONSIBILITIES:
  • None
• MATERIAL & EQUIPMENT DIRECTLY USED:
  • Basic ambulance medical equipment
• WORKING ENVIRONMENT:
  • Work is generally conducted in an in area with a mild exposure to extreme climatic conditions. Working in a military environment brings the potential for exposure to physical, chemical or biological agents. Employee use Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) is required in certain areas, but not on a daily basis. Such PPE includes but is not limited to head, foot, hand, torso, vision and hearing protective devices. Must comply with OSHA, EPA, and Fire Regulations and published company work rules.
• PHYSICAL ACTIVITIES:

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