Paramedic

Company Description

IHMS USA, Inc. provides medical services to some of the world's most vulnerable populations, including individuals and families who are migrating, displaced, or affected by conflict, disaster, or disease. For more than 20 years, IHMS has delivered compassionate, high-quality healthcare services across the Pacific, Europe, the Middle East, Africa, and the Americas. Headquartered in Houston, Texas, IHMS USA focuses on supporting communities across the Western Hemisphere while drawing on the global experience and best practices developed by IHMS teams around the world.

Our work is driven by a commitment to delivering safe, effective, and patient-centered care in complex environments. To support this mission, IHMS has developed accredited and compliant management systems that help ensure quality care while tracking and coordinating every aspect of patient health services. These systems promote transparency, strengthen safeguarding practices, and provide near real-time visibility into clinical operations.

We understand that many of the individuals we serve are navigating difficult and uncertain circumstances. That's why our care model includes access to comprehensive behavioral health services when needed, ensuring patients receive both medical and emotional support.

For healthcare professionals, working with IHMS means being part of a mission-driven team dedicated to making a meaningful impact. Our teams operate around the world and stand ready to provide compassionate care wherever it is needed most. For more information, please visit:

Job Description

**POSITION IS LOCATED IN HAGERSTOWN, MD**

This position is eligible for an additional sign on bonus and daily per diem.

The Response Paramedic provides on-site patient care within licensed or certified scope of practice at government-designated facilities. The role supports intake screening, daily health care requests, emergency response, emergency stabilization, continuity of care during patient transfer, infectious disease screening and control activities, and accurate clinical documentation. The position performs duties in accordance with applicable state licensure or certification requirements, facility clinical protocols, contract requirements, and patient privacy and security requirements.


Key Responsibilities:

• Provide on-site patient care within licensed or certified scope of practice and in accordance with facility clinical protocols and applicable standards of care.
• Support intake arrival screening within required timeframes, including collection and documentation of medical history, current health status, vital signs, and required screening information.
• Support or perform daily triage of patient requests for health care and ensure timely escalation or referral when a higher level of care is indicated.
• Respond immediately to medical emergencies and provide basic emergency stabilization, including airway support, oxygen use, bag-valve-mask support, and other interventions permitted by licensure, protocol, and assigned duties.
• Support safe transfer of patients to hospitals or other appropriate medical services when clinically indicated and ensure continuity-of-care information accompanies the transfer.
• Assist with preparation, review, and communication of transfer-related medical information, including current medications, diagnoses, medically indicated appointments, and equipment needs.
• Support infectious disease screening, isolation, reporting, and follow-up activities in accordance with public health guidance and facility procedures.
• Document patient encounters, screenings, triage actions, emergency response actions, medications, and related clinical information accurately and timely in the electronic health record and other required systems.
• Protect patient privacy and safeguard sensitive information; report unauthorized access, security incidents, and urgent patient issues through required channels.
• Use language assistance and disability accommodations, as required, to support effective communication with patients.
• Participate in required initial and annual emergency response, cardiopulmonary resuscitation, automated external defibrillator, first aid, suicide risk, evacuation, and life-safety training and drills.
• Maintain readiness to support continuous operations, inspections, audits, corrective actions, and quality assurance activities related to health services.
• Comply with Occupational Safety and Health Administration requirements, infection prevention procedures, blood-borne pathogen precautions, personal protective equipment requirements, and hazardous materials handling procedures applicable to assigned duties.
• Maintain active status of all required professional licenses, certifications, registrations, and vetting requirements and immediately report any change affecting fitness for duty or eligibility to work under the contract.
• Perform other contract-aligned health services duties within scope of practice, training, and assigned responsibilities.
• 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.

Qualifications

Basic Requirements/Certifications:

• Current, full, active, and unrestricted license in Maryland or have the ability to obtain one.
• Basic Life Support (BLS) certification.
• Advanced Life Support (ACLS) certification.
• Pre-Hospital Trauma Life Support (PHTLS) or International Trauma Life Support (ITLS) preferred.

Education Required:

• Possess a high school diploma or equivalent.

Physical Requirements:

• Required to walk unaided at a normal pace for up to 5 minutes and maintain balance.
• Required to jog/fast walk up to ¼ mile.
• Requires physical exertion such as lifting objects greater than 30 pounds.
• Required to perform CPR/emergency care standing or kneeling.
• Must have the ability to assist sick, injured, or aging patients or staff exiting the building (may require lifting, dragging, wheeling, or carrying someone who weighs significantly more than self).
• Must be able to see, hear and smell with aids if necessary.
• Must be able to lift, push, or carry 30 pounds.
• Must perform the duties of my job in a stressful and often austere environment without physical limitations.
• Sitting and/or standing for extended periods of time.
• Average manual dexterity for computer operation.
• Phone or computer use for extended periods of time.

Other Special Qualifications:

• Must maintain current/physical residency in the continental U.S.
• Pass a medical examination conducted by a licensed physician within 30 days prior to initial assignment.
• U.S. citizen and have resided in the U.S. for the last five years (unless abroad on official U.S. government duty).
• Successfully engage in and complete a thorough Background Investigation.
• Poses or have ability to obtain required security clearances.
• Proficiency in Spanish is preferred.

Additional Information

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Pay range is based on several factors and may vary in addition to a full range of medical, financial, and/or other benefits. Final salary and offer will be determined by the applicant's background, experience, skills, internal equity, and alignment with geographical market data.

Benefits Language (FTE roles):
Full-time positions are eligible for our comprehensive and competitive benefits package including medical, dental, vision, and basic life insurance. Additional benefits include a 401k plan, paid time off, and an annual bonus. IHMS USA, Inc. complies with all federal, state, and local minimum wage laws.

Equal Opportunity Employer (EEO) Statement:
IHMS USA, Inc. is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate against employees or job applicants on the basis of race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, genetic information, marital status, amnesty, or status as a covered veteran in accordance with applicable federal, state, and local laws.