What are the responsibilities and job description for the Paramedic (EMT-P), Local, San Ysidro, California position at Vighter Medical Group?
Job Description
Vighter is recruiting healthcare professionals to conduct basic screening assessments and provide healthcare services to individuals detained by Customs and Border Protection (CBP).
Key Responsibilities:
- Provide emergency care to help stabilize patients for life, death, loss of sight/limb situations until Emergency Medical Services arrives.
- Perform medical history and physical assessment; determine chief complaint.
- Perform vital signs electronically and manually, as indicated.
- Apply professional principles, procedures, and techniques for patient care.
- Maintain compliance with DHS and CBP policies and any overriding accreditation standards that may apply.
Requirements:
- Must have a minimum of one year of experience in direct patient care as a licensed/certified Paramedic.
- Successful completion of a US-based training program leading to licensure/certification as a Paramedic (EMT-P).
- Current, active, valid, unencumbered license/registration/certification to practice healthcare in the state in which the candidate will work.
- Basic Life Support (BLS) certification from an approved organization.
Work Environment:
The CBP mission runs 24/7/365 to protect our country. Shift schedules for HCPs include day, night, weekday, weekend, and holidays.
Benefits:
- Competitive hourly rate.
- Comprehensive benefits package that includes Health & Welfare Allowance for SCA employees to offset the cost of Medical, Dental, Vision, and selected voluntary insurance premiums.
- Employee Basic Life, and AD&D Insurance.
- Paid time off and paid holidays.
