About This Role
This Paramedic role with DOCS Health involves providing critical medical support in collaboration with FEMA during emergencies and disaster response efforts. The position requires serving in vulnerable moments to ensure the well-being of FEMA personnel on the frontlines of various crises.
Responsibilities
- Provide direct patient care to FEMA personnel individuals
- Assess and prioritize medical needs of patients, ensuring timely and appropriate interventions
- Administer medications, treatments, and procedures in accordance with medical protocols and standards
- Monitor patient conditions, document observations, and maintain accurate medical records
- Collaborate with other healthcare professionals and emergency response teams to coordinate patient care and services
- Educate individuals and communities on health and safety measures during disaster situations
- Assist in setting up and managing medical facilities in disaster-affected areas
- Adhere to FEMA's policies, procedures, and guidelines related to disaster response and healthcare delivery
Requirements
- Paramedic license/certification
- Completion of an Associate or Bachelor's degree from an accredited paramedic program
- Possess a minimum of CPR and BLS (Basic Life Support) certification
- Minimum of 2 years of recent clinical experience as a Paramedic
- Hold an unrestricted license in a state, territory, or Commonwealth of the United States
- Flexibility: Ability to adapt to changing schedules, work hours, and deployment locations based on FEMA's needs and task orders
- Resilience: Capacity to handle high-stress situations and work effectively in challenging and austere environments
- Communication: Excellent verbal and written communication skills to effectively interact with patients, team members, and the public
- Team Player: Willingness to collaborate with multidisciplinary teams and demonstrate a positive and supportive attitude
Nice to have:
- ACLS (Advanced Cardiac Life Support) certification may be required for working in austere conditions
Important Details
- Employment type: full-time and part-time assignments available
- Schedule: working 24/7 for approximately 30-90 days
- Working Conditions: available for deployment at varying hours, days, and months, based on specific disaster response requirements
- Deployment locations: regional (e.g., Region IV - Atlanta) or at FEMA Headquarters (Washington D.C)
About the Company
DOCS Health has over three decades of experience and is a trusted industry leader. The company's experienced team of clinicians and logistics professionals strives to do the right thing for its partners and members. They have set a new standard of care delivery through fixed-clinic, mobile treatment center, telemedicine, and portable deployment models.
