Volunteer Paramedic JD

JOB DESCRIPTION
Position Title
:
EMT/Paramedic Volunteer
Supervisor
:
Deputy Medical Program Manager
Grade
:
GSI
Line Management
:
Medical Administration
Location of Position: Medical JP 1 and JP2 and Community Health
Description:
JP medical is seeking a Paramedic volunteer to provide training for community residence to
teach them immediate response to emergency medical situations. Paramedics are usually the
first healthcare person on the scene and are responsible for assessing a patient's condition and
providing essential treatment prior to hospital admission.
Responsibilities and Duties:
The Emergency Medical Technician volunteer will be responsible to teach and train community
residents on:
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Opening and maintaining an airway;
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Ventilating patients;
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Administering cardiopulmonary resuscitation;
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Providing pre-hospital emergency medical care of simple and multiple system
trauma such as:

Controlling hemorrhage;
HAITI OFFICE: 17 Rue Latortue, Delmas 48, Port-au-Prince, Haiti | +1 509 2227 6676 | Accountability Hotline: +1 509 4423 3005
U.S. OFFICE: 6022 Wilshire Blvd. Suite 203, Los Angeles, California 90036 | +1 323 934 4400 | [email protected]
Our mission is to save lives and build sustainable programs with the Haitian people quickly and effectively.
Notre Mission est de sauver des vies et bâtir des programmes durables avec le peuple Haïtien rapidement et efficacement
Misyon nou se sove lavi e bati pwogram dirab pou pep Ayisyen plop plop e lan bon ti mamit
J/P Haitian Relief Organization is a charitable 501(c)(3) Nonprofit organization. Contributions made to J/P Haitian Relief Organization are tax deductible in the US.

Treatment of shock (hypoperfusion);

Bandaging wounds;

Immobilization of painful, swollen, or deformed extremities,

Immobilization of painful, swollen, or deformed neck or spine;
Essential Functions:

Training residents of Delmas 32 cardio pulmonary resuscitation

Train residents on how to assist choking victim

Train residents on assessing an emergency scene, controlling bleeding, applying splints,
Non-Essential Functions:

Assist during transportation and transfer of patients
Qualifications:

Minimum of two years EMT or Paramedic experience as a provider of pre-hospital care
in an emergency setting.

EMT State registration.
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Current certification in CPR, Healthcare Provider course C or American Red Cross CPR
for the professional rescuer.
Required Skills:
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A caring and outgoing personality
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Good communication skills
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Detail oriented

The ability to make swift decisions and stay calm
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Resilience
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Stamina
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Organizational skills
HAITI OFFICE: 17 Rue Latortue, Delmas 48, Port-au-Prince, Haiti | +1 509 2227 6676 | Accountability Hotline: +1 509 4423 3005
U.S. OFFICE: 6022 Wilshire Blvd. Suite 203, Los Angeles, California 90036 | +1 323 934 4400 | [email protected]
Our mission is to save lives and build sustainable programs with the Haitian people quickly and effectively.
Notre Mission est de sauver des vies et bâtir des programmes durables avec le peuple Haïtien rapidement et efficacement
Misyon nou se sove lavi e bati pwogram dirab pou pep Ayisyen plop plop e lan bon ti mamit
J/P Haitian Relief Organization is a charitable 501(c)(3) Nonprofit organization. Contributions made to J/P Haitian Relief Organization are tax deductible in the US.