Lead Paramedic

Company Description

Lead advanced emergency medical services within a collaborative international healthcare environment where rapid clinical decision-making, operational leadership, and multidisciplinary teamwork support high-acuity patient care across emergency and transport settings.

International SOS Government Medical Services partners with healthcare professionals seeking meaningful, mission-driven work around the world. As part of a global team supporting diverse patient populations, you’ll deliver high-quality care in dynamic healthcare environments while collaborating with experienced clinical and operational teams.

Operating in more than 90 countries, International SOS provides clinical care, emergency response, and healthcare support services across a wide range of care settings. Headquartered in Houston, Texas, we are committed to delivering trusted healthcare solutions wherever they are needed most. Learn more at internationalsos.com.

Job Description

Lead emergency medical response operations within a fast-paced international healthcare environment supporting U.S. government personnel in Iraq. Working alongside physicians, advanced practice providers, nursing teams, and emergency response personnel, this Lead Paramedic role combines hands-on critical care with EMS program oversight, team coordination, and operational leadership across emergency and clinical settings.

This role offers the opportunity to work alongside experienced emergency and critical care professionals while practicing across a broad clinical scope in a highly collaborative international healthcare setting.

Location: Iraq

Key Responsibilities

• Lead daily EMS operations, helping coordinate staffing coverage, operational readiness, and emergency response activities across the site.
• Provide advanced pre-hospital and emergency medical care, including patient assessment, stabilization, airway management, medication administration, IV/IO access, cardiac monitoring, and trauma response.
• Collaborate closely with physicians, nursing teams, safety personnel, and operational leadership to support coordinated patient care and emergency preparedness initiatives.
• Oversee paramedic and EMT team activities, supporting training, protocol adherence, clinical guidance, and documentation quality.
• Assist with maintaining EMS protocols, emergency response planning, medical inventory management, and operational compliance standards.
• Support cross-functional clinical operations within clinic, emergency room, and inpatient care environments as needed.

Qualifications

Requirements

• Current U.S. state Paramedic license with National Registry EMT-P or unrestricted equivalent licensure.
• Current BLS and ACLS certifications required; advanced trauma certification such as PHTLS, ITLS, or TCCC required.
• Certification from an accredited Paramedic training program.
• Ability to deliver high-quality emergency care in fast-paced, high-acuity clinical environments.
• U.S. Citizen or Permanent Resident with a valid passport
• Ability to obtain and maintain MRPT security clearance and meet pre-deployment physical requirements.

Preferred

• Prior leadership or lead paramedic experience within EMS or emergency response operations.
• Previous experience collaborating within multidisciplinary emergency or critical care teams.

Additional Information

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

Equal Opportunity Employer (EEO) Statement:
International SOS Government Medical Services 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.