Paramedic (Philippines)

International SOS Government Medical Services•Houston, TX

5d•$575 - $591•Onsite

About The Position

This position is based in the Philippines and will support the stand-up and operation of a contracted Role 2 Medical Treatment Facility located in Lal-Lo. The assignment is scheduled from April 18 through June 19, 2026, and will provide expeditionary medical support to U.S. military personnel and other authorized beneficiaries operating in the region. Please note that this is a temporary contract position and is not based in the United States. Candidates must be willing and able to travel internationally and work in an overseas operational environment for the duration of the contract. The Paramedic provides routine, acute, trauma, and emergency medical care in pre-hospital, inter-facility, and contracted settings. The role performs patient assessment, basic and advanced life support, airway and cardiac interventions, medication administration, stabilization, evacuation support, and required patient care documentation in accordance with local, regional, and state emergency medical services protocols, under the direction of the system's Medical Director, and consistent with Department of Defense, Army, and contract requirements. The position supports 24-hour operations and coordinated, team-based care for authorized beneficiaries within the scope of acceptable practice for the assigned medical technician position.

Requirements

Full unrestricted U.S. Licensure required in a State, Territory or Commonwealth (i.e., Puerto Rico) of the United States, or the District of Columbia.
Minimum two (2) years’ experience in the medical field.
Must be able to read, write and speak English to effectively communicate.
Proficiency with Microsoft Office applications and Electronic Medical Records (EMR).
Current Basic Life Support (BLS) certification, Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) certifications are required.
Appropriate education required to pass and maintain the licensure or certification required for the contract medical technician position.
Clinical judgment in emergency and trauma care within protocol-driven practice.
Effective communication with patients, families, dispatchers, and multidisciplinary medical teams.
Accurate, timely, and complete documentation.
Teamwork in a high-stress, 24-hour operational environment.
Compliance with patient privacy, safety, security, and quality management requirements.
Must meet pre-deployment physical requirements
Work involves sitting and standing for prolonged periods of time.
May require bending, stooping and lifting to 25 lbs.
Valid passport with at least 18 months before expiration date. Must maintain a current passport during your stay.
Successful completion of required background checks.
Must be able to relocate to Philippines for the duration of the project.
Must be able to read, write and speak English to effectively communicate.

Nice To Haves

Experience on a military site working as a government subcontractor or prime contractor is preferred.
Advanced Trauma Life Support (ATLS) certification is preferred.

Responsibilities

Perform comprehensive primary and secondary patient assessments to identify and manage life-threatening conditions and to establish and prioritize medical procedures.
Provide basic and advanced life support to patients in pre-hospital and inter-facility settings, including advanced airway management, endotracheal intubation, cricothyrotomy, ventilator management, cardiac monitoring, 12-lead electrocardiogram interpretation, defibrillation, cardioversion, transcutaneous pacing, and cardiopulmonary resuscitation, when clinically indicated and within scope of practice.
Administer medications by oral, intravenous, intraosseous, intramuscular, and other approved routes in accordance with established medical protocols.
Manage and treat trauma patients and patients experiencing medical emergencies, including respiratory distress, cardiac arrest, stroke, acute illness, and non-battle-related injury, in accordance with established protocols.
Stabilize patients for evacuation or transfer to higher levels of care as necessary and support the preparation of required evacuation reporting and coordination.
Complete accurate and timely patient care reports, incident reports, and other required documentation. Complete shift documentation before shift changes and maintain records as directed.
Communicate effectively with patients, families, medical personnel, dispatchers, and other team members to support coordinated and efficient care.
Support patients hold capabilities for up to 72 hours through monitoring and treatment support within the contracted Role 2, in coordination with physicians, Advanced Practice Providers, Registered Nurses, Licensed Practical Nurses, Laboratory Technicians, Radiology Technicians, and support personnel.
Work assigned rotating shifts in a 24-hour operation, remain on a 30-minute recall status when resting as scheduled, and report to work during emergencies, disasters, and adverse weather conditions.
Comply with contract, quality management, credentialing, licensure or certification, infection control, patient safety, privacy, security, identification badge, access, orientation, and training requirements.
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.