Paramedic

About the role

Provide advanced emergency and clinical support services within a structured international healthcare environment supporting personnel across an established international healthcare program in Iraq. Working alongside physicians, nurses, EMTs, and multidisciplinary healthcare teams, this role combines high-acuity patient assessment, urgent clinical intervention, and hands-on care delivery across emergency, clinic, and inpatient settings.

This role offers the opportunity to practice across a broad clinical scope while working alongside experienced multidisciplinary teams in a structured, high-acuity healthcare environment.

Job Location: Iraq

Assignment Details: This is a full-time, fixed-term role of up to 12 months. Separate shorter term opportunities are also available. Housing, meals, and project-related airfare are company-paid.

Key Responsibilities

• Deliver advanced emergency medical assessment, stabilization, and treatment across a wide range of urgent and emergent patient presentations.
• Provide advanced clinical intervention including vascular access, airway management, cardiac monitoring, 12-lead ECG interpretation, medication administration, and emergency stabilization within scope of practice.
• Collaborate closely with physicians, nurses, and clinical teams to support coordinated patient care and continuity across emergency and clinical settings.
• Support patient documentation, vital sign assessment, medical history collection, and accurate electronic medical record documentation.
• Assist with clinical workflow coordination, care area readiness, and patient support activities across emergency, clinic, and inpatient settings.
• Provide guidance and support to EMT team members while contributing to a collaborative, team-oriented care environment.
• Practice across emergency, clinic, and inpatient care environments while collaborating with multidisciplinary healthcare teams.

Requirements

• Current unrestricted Paramedic license.
• Current BLS and ACLS certifications; advanced trauma certification such as PHTLS, ITLS, or TCCC required.
• Graduate of a recognized Paramedic training program.
• Ability to practice effectively in fast-paced, high-acuity emergency care environments.
• U.S. Citizen or Permanent Resident with a valid passport.
• Ability to obtain and maintain MRPT security clearance and ability to meet deployment-related medical and physical requirements.

Preferred

• Previous experience in international, military, or multidisciplinary healthcare environments.

Additional Information

All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.

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.
• International SOS Government Medical Services complies with all federal, state, and local minimum wage laws.