Offshore Paramedic (GOM) (Healthcare)

Total Safety is looking for an Offshore Paramedic to add to their safety conscious team. The Offshore Paramedic responds to Emergency situations; staying within the requirements and restrictions of level of training at all times. Administers the best treatment and follow-up plan possible for all Emergency and Non-Emergency Medical situations as they arise. Assists in identifying hazards and assessing the risks and planning practical and effective solutions towards safe working practices in compliance with client's standards.

 

About Total Safety

 

Total Safety is the world's premier provider of integrated safety and compliance services and the products necessary to support them, including gas detection, respiratory protection, safety training, fire protection, compliance and inspection, industrial hygiene, onsite emergency medical treatment/paramedics, communications systems, engineered systems design, and materials management. Our Core Values are People, Safety & Wellbeing, Accountability, Responsibility, Empowerment, Honesty, Transparency, and Integrity.

Medical: Responds to Emergencies; staying within the requirements and restrictions of level of training at all times. Administers the best treatment and follow-up plan possible for all Emergency and Non-Emergency Medical situations as they arise. Assists in identifying hazards and assessing the risks and planning practical and effective solutions towards safe
working practices in compliance with client's standards.

Safety: Facilitate compliance with occupational health and safety standards and guidelines. Provide advice on measures to minimize hazards or unhealthy situations. Continuous monitoring for violations and potential hazards on location, or performing risk assessments. The required work will largely focus on prevention and risk assessments. The ideal candidate will also be detail oriented and ready to act in emergencies. The goal is to establish a safe workplace according to legal standards and foster a culture of attention to health and safety.

Essential Job Functions

Medical:

• Administers the best treatment and follow-up plan for sick and injured (emergency and non-emergency) personnel according to established medical protocols; staying within the requirements and restrictions of level of training at all times.
• Provides both basic and advanced life support, including comprehensive patient assessment, invasive airway management, cardiac monitoring and administration of medications.
• Completes extensive written documentation on patient condition and treatment provided.
• Follows HIPAA privacy guidelines and Total Safety policies & procedures.
• Maintains accurate patient records for all patients for emergency or non-emergency care. Maintains direct contact with TS Medical Director in all cases.
• Maintains medical supply inventory to assure proper levels for patient care. Maintains a current copy of Total Safety Medical Guidelines on location. Maintains narcotics under controlled security.
• Cleans all equipment following appropriate disinfecting procedures. Decontaminates treatment area and equipment after treatment of a patient with contagious infection or hazardous materials exposure. Disposes of medical and
  hazardous waste according to established procedures. 
• Teaches First Aid / CPR classes as needed by site supervisor. May teach other safety related classes if certified and as required.

Safety:

Orientation of All Personnel Visiting the Site:

Review Operator/Contractor's General Safety Rules.

• Have Personnel sign a copy of the General Safety Rules and file this document. 
• Inform personnel of onsite emergency procedures and well site evacuation plan. Review Operator/Contractor's contraband policies (firearms, ammunition, drugs, and alcohol). 
• Review prescription/non-prescription drug policy (if applicable). Go over any prohibited medications and/or restricted medications. Review drug container policy for prescription drugs. Document any drugs brought onto location and file these documents. Procure doctor's release forms for any prescription drugs (if required) and file these documents.
• Check to ensure personnel have proper PPE (head, eye, foot & ear protection). Check to ensure personnel have proper fall protection PPE, if needed.
• Review JSA policy with all personnel.
• Make sure personnel have a current JSA for the task(s) they will perform. Instruct personnel in JSA preparation procedures if they need help. Review ‘Short Service Employee' policy with all effected personnel. 
• Identify any SSE's and make sure they have any applicable SSE form filled out. Make sure all SSE's have an assigned mentor and file their SSE forms.
• Review Operator/Contractor's Hazard Communications program with all personnel. Inform personnel of location of SDS books. Procure SDS sheets from visitors who are bringing chemicals onto site.

Safety Meetings at the Site:

• Attend and participate in all pre-task safety meetings conducted on site (where duties allow). Ensure that documentation of these meetings is completed and filed.
• Attend and participate in all weekly safety meetings for the Operator and/or the drilling contractor. Document these meetings and file documents. Scribe the minutes from these meetings and maintain a file of the same. Review any ‘Safety Bulletins' & contractor safety notices in meetings.
• Attend and participate in all pre-tour safety meetings. Document these meetings. Provide reference material for these meetings (JSA's, procedures from safety manuals, etc.)

Job Safety Analysis:

• Perform periodic JSA audits to verify compliance with the JSA's. Enter audits into our computer program (associated with the appropriate JSA's). Track problems noted in these audits for possible unsafe trends.

Incidents and Incident Analysis:

• In conjunction with Operator & Contractor reps, prepare a ‘Root Cause Analysis' of all incidents reflecting all digital documents, pictures, and applicable information pertaining to the incident. Collect any ‘Safety Initiatives' submitted by personnel on site and maintain digitally.

Hazard Communication:

• Assure the presence of SDS sheets for all chemicals on site. 

Inspections:

• Perform daily ‘walk-about' inspections of the site to ensure safe practices and identify hazards. 
• Review discrepancies with Operator and/or contractor representatives. 
• Observe work crews while performing non-routine tasks for safe work habits and procedures. 
• Perform periodic audits of task performance and JSA adherence.
• Assist contractor rep in performing periodic inspections of the site to ensure compliance with OSHA.
• Document these in depth inspections and file properly.

Environmental:

• Assist the contractor's rep in monitoring the site for chemical spills, upsets, overflows, etc.
• Performs health and hygiene inspections as required by customer. 
• Assists in accident investigation and reporting as required by customer. Advises site supervisor of any trends in health problems and/or medical cases which may indicate food, water or air quality problems. Consults with supervisory
  personnel and individual workers concerning disease control programs, vaccination programs, and general health/medical questions as they arise.
• Assists with special projects as assigned.

Qualifications
Experience: A minimum of two (2) year of experience working for an advanced life support EMS service, hospital, or US military. A minimum of one (1), preferred (2) years' experience working in an industrial/offshore/remote setting fulfilling a medical and safety component. Previous experience working with OSHA and/or BSEE standards. 

Medical Licenses and Certifications: Paramedic level certification, PHTLS (Pre Hospital Trauma Life Support) or ATLS (Advanced Trauma Life Support) and BLS (Basic Life Support). ITLS (International Trauma Life Support) preferred. CPR (Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation) and ACLS (Advanced Cardiac Life Support). Knowledge of laws concerning the safeguarding and disposing of classified medications.

Safety & Rescue Certifications: Atmospheric Testing, Defensive Driving, Facility Inspection, Fall Protection, Fire Watch, Forklift Safety, HAZWOPER, HLO (Helicopter Landing Officer), Confined Space Rescue/High Angle Rescue, and Certified Rigger/Competent Rigger, Certified First Aid / CPR Instructor. COSS, STS, or any other professional safety credentials considered a plus.

General Education: High school diploma / GED required, Associates Degree or higher college education considered a plus..

If offshore: HUET (Helicopter, Underwater Egress Training), Safe Gulf, USCG/MMS Rules & Regulations, May require TWIC™ card (Transportation Worker Identification Credential), DMT (Dive Medical Training) if required by customer. 

Other Required Skills: Working knowledge of Microsoft Office, Excel, Outlook and other data base software. Ability to quickly learn new software applications utilized by company. 

Must understand all applicable legal, moral and ethical issues surrounding emergency medical service. Possesses critical reasoning skills and is capable of applying them effectively in stressful situations. 

Displays confidence and accepts the challenge and high degree of responsibility entailed in this position. Must possess leadership skills and display ability to direct others to assist as needed.

Demonstrates effective communication (verbal, written & listening) and interpersonal skills.

Must demonstrate ability to work in a team environment and willingness to assume additional or new responsibilities readily.

Initiative: Must have excellent judgment, be able to prioritize decisions and act quickly in the best interest of the patient. Self motivation is essential. Acts to prevent conditions from getting out of hand or to resolve an issue as they see fit and reports immediately. Communicates as required by Site Emergency Response Plan. Is preauthorized to cope with issues and then report the results of their actions right away.

Interpersonal Communications: Verbal communication and interpersonal skills are used constantly with the patient, other pre-hospital providers and hospital personnel, including physician medical directors. Must adapt to situations with may involve emotional instability and in multicultural settings. Shares opinions, ideas and resources with others to achieve common goals. 

Complexity of Duties and Decisions: Functions at an optimum level in a non-structured environment that is constantly changing. Must remain calm while working in difficult and stressful situations, and stay focused while carrying out the functions of the position. Supervisor reviews progress versus detailed check for technical adequacy and conformance
with practice and policy.

Scope and Responsibility: Works independently and without direct supervision. May be responsible for supervising individuals or groups of medical providers. Acts as a mentor and provides guidance to less experienced staff. May assist with training, monitoring and coaching less experienced staff. Models and teaches compliance with all work practices,
policies and procedures.

Physical Demands
While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to stand; walk; and stoop, kneel, or crouch. Uses hands to finger, handle, or feel; reach with hands and arms; and talk or hear. The employee is occasionally required to sit. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 50 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, and ability to adjust focus. May be required to wear SCBA (self contained breathing apparatus). May be required to work hours beyond normal work schedule.

Work Environment
Combination of office and field / production environments. Some exposure to wet and/or humid conditions, outside and extreme weather conditions. Travel to and from customer sites. May encounter dangerous situations performing job including but not limited too explosions, high winds, hazardous atmosphere, bio-hazards, blood borne pathogens, high seas, and sub standard living conditions. May be required to fly in helicopters and fixed wing aircraft.

Reporting Relationships:

Complexity of Duties and Decisions: Functions at an optimum level in a non-structured environment that is constantly changing. Must remain calm while working in difficult and stressful situations, and stay focused while carrying out the functions of the position. Supervisor reviews progress versus detailed check for technical adequacy and conformance
with practice and policy.

Authority: Works independently and without direct supervision. May be responsible for supervising individuals or groups of medical providers. Acts as a mentor and provides guidance to less experienced staff. May assist with training, monitoring and coaching less experienced staff. Models and teaches compliance with all work practices, policies and procedures.

This job description is a general description of essential job functions. It is not intended as an employment contract, nor is it intended to describe all duties someone in this position may perform. All employees are expected to perform tasks as assigned by supervisory personnel, regardless of job title or routine job duties.

About Total Safety:

Total Safety is the world's premier provider of integrated safety and compliance services and the products necessary to support them, including gas detection, respiratory protection, safety training, fire protection, compliance and inspection, comprehensive flare services, industrial hygiene, onsite emergency medical treatment/paramedics, communications systems, engineered systems design, and materials management.

Total Safety operates from 176 locations in 20 countries to ensure the safe Wellbeing of Workers Worldwide (W3).

Total Safety is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer and will not discriminate based on race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, protected veteran status or any other protected status.

If you require special assistance or accommodation while seeking employment with Total Safety, please contact Human Resources at (713) 353-5152. (For telecommunications device for the hearing impaired – TTY, please contact 711).

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