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VIGILINT

Rescue Specialist Paramedic

Requirements RST Paramedic: • * Over 8 years of paramedic experience * Pararescue Pipeline ... water rescue, and wilderness search and rescue Benefits Base Compensation: VIGILINT is proud to ...

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Rescue Specialist Paramedic

Remote

VIGILINT
Health Care and Social Assistance • 51 - 200 employees
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Full-time

Medical, Dental, Vision, Life, Retirement, PTO

Re-posted 4 days ago

Job description

VIGILINT is a unique medical operations company that provides advisory, planning, logistics, medical operations, and crisis management services to high-net-worth individuals, Fortune 500 companies, and government clients. The nature of our clientele and the type of work we engage in demand unparalleled excellence, handled with the utmost discretion. VIGILINT's team is tight knit. Our world-class physicians, subject matter experts, and operational staff work side-by-side to solve complex medical emergencies around the globe. The work is fast-paced and different every day. Employees are empowered to lean in, work creatively and collaboratively to find new solutions to emerging problems.
VIGILINT is seeking a Rescue Specialist. RST must be available for ~60-days on / ~60-days off rotational schedule (equivalent to three 60-day rotations annually) plus additional training and screening. This position will be available to support Rotary Wing and Fixed Wing operations to include, but not limited to:
  • Work and practice medicine in austere and limited resource environments
  • Perform special operations medical support providing initial combat trauma stabilization, enroute trauma care, and CASEVAC to definitive care
  • Apply scientific knowledge to human treatment responses to actual or potential health problems
  • Work with other members of a small team
  • Establish IV access, administer medications and fluids to include blood products as necessary to manage acutely injured or ill patients under the direction of medical staff
  • Prepare equipment, and aid providers during examination and treatment of patients
  • Monitor and adjust specialized equipment used on patients, and interprets electronic displays, such as intracranial pressures, central venous pressures, pulmonary artery pressures, and cardiac rhythms from cardiac monitors, respirators, ventilators, manometers, oxygen pumps, etc.
  • Manage complex patient airways and pulmonary function using the latest modalities of mechanical ventilation, pharmacological support, video laryngoscopy, and other respiratory/airway therapy techniques
  • Conduct critical care transport missions for ICU level patients
  • Assist with routine (Sick Call) medicine
  • Document care provided and complete medical records in accordance with VIGILINT policy
  • Based on qualifications and experience, may function in a leadership position
  • Perform special staff functions as required
  • Perform medical training and instruction when requested
  • Scope of practice for clinical care will fall under PJ handbook and ATPs per assigned Deputy Medical Director. See medical protocols SOP for further guidance.
  • Administer basic or advanced emergency medical care and assess injuries and illnesses, and Technical Rescue services in support of PR/CASEVAC operations
  • May administer medication intravenously, use equipment such as ECGs, or administer advanced life support to sick or injured individuals
  • Provide oversight and training to lower-level Medics
  • Scope of practice for clinical care will fall under PJ handbook and ATPs per assigned Deputy Medical Director. See medical protocols SOP for further guidance.
  • Must be a legal resident of one of the 50 U.S. states; residency in a U.S. territory does not meet this requirement.

Requirements
RST Paramedic: •
  • Over 8 years of paramedic experience
  • Pararescue Pipeline graduate OR Special Operations Combat Medical Course (SOCM) OR Special Operations Combat Medical Course (SOCM) AND Special Forces Medical Sergeant Course (SFMS) MOS 18-D (SOCM plus SFMS) OR Special Operations Combat Medical Course (SOCM) AND Special Operations Independent Duty Corpsmen (SOIDC) graduate (SOCM plus SOIDC)
  • Five years of operational experience as a trained special operations medic
  • National Registry Emergency Medical Technician - Paramedic (NREMT-P) certified
  • Desired Advanced Certification (FP-C, CC-P or TP-C)
  • Must be able to meet all CRC deployment and medical requirements
  • Be willing to deploy to various OCONUS operating locations as directed by the Government
  • Be able to obtain a US passport and visas to travel internationally
  • Current Secret clearance
  • Current ACLS, PALS, BLS training through American Heart Association or Red Cross
  • Current PHTLS certification
  • United States citizen
  • TPATC course completion within 3 months of employment
  • Previous flight paramedic experience desired
  • Successful candidates may be invited for an in-person assessment process
  • Current TCCC certification desired
  • TCCC Instructor experience desired
  • Ability to lift 150 pounds with assistance; carry 80 pounds a distance of 30 feet and push/pull over 200 pounds
  • Providing emergency medical services to include: initial combat trauma stabilization, ongoing field trauma care, and CASEVAC of injured personnel
  • Providing Technical Rescue services to include: vehicle and aircraft extrication, high-angle rescue, confined space rescue, rope rescue, structural collapse rescue, water rescue, and wilderness search and rescue

Benefits
Base Compensation:
VIGILINT is proud to offer a robust benefits package that includes health, dental, and vision insurance, short-term and long-term disability, AD&D insurance, Healthcare Flexible Spending Plan, 401(k), and paid time off.
Equal Employment Opportunity Policy
VIGILINT provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.
This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation, and training.

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