What are the responsibilities and job description for the Paramedic - Industrial Medical Assistant (IMA) position at RMI?
Role Summary
RMI Global Solutions is seeking dedicated Paramedic Industrial Medical Assistants (PIMA) within Pasadena or Houston Texas to provide medical care and rescue support at the direction of RMI’s Corporate Medical Director and designees. In this role, you will act as a vital support professional for our clients, delivering high-standard medical care in industrial, remote, and sometimes austere environments while building long-term client relationships.
Essential Duties And Responsibilities
RMI Global Solutions is seeking dedicated Paramedic Industrial Medical Assistants (PIMA) within Pasadena or Houston Texas to provide medical care and rescue support at the direction of RMI’s Corporate Medical Director and designees. In this role, you will act as a vital support professional for our clients, delivering high-standard medical care in industrial, remote, and sometimes austere environments while building long-term client relationships.
Essential Duties And Responsibilities
- Provide advice and medical treatment for primary health care, general practice, and emergency situations in accordance with prevailing protocols and scope of practice.
- Complete RMI and client reporting requirements accurately for individual projects.
- Conduct detailed patient assessments and communicate professionally via telephony with supervising physicians as an independent, remote professional.
- Undertake medical escort duties and maintain medical center facilities to meet RMI and industry standards.
- Interview patients regarding medical history, current problems, medications, and allergies while updating electronic health records (EHR).
- Participate in patient treatment regimens under physician supervision via telemedicine, including administering medications, routine immunizations, nebulizer treatments, and visual acuity testing.
- Facilitate patient referrals, perform administrative triage, maintain exam room inventory, and participate in training new personnel.
- Education & Licensure: Current certification or license as a state Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN), Licensed Vocational Nurse (LVN), or state-licensed Paramedic.
- Experience: Minimum of 3 years of experience Prior industrial setting experience with OSHA regulation knowledge is preferred.
- Certificates & Licenses:
- Current BLS, CPR with AED at the medical rescuer level.
- Current state license in respective discipline.
- Project-specific certifications, vaccinations, and travel documents as required (e.g., BOSIET, HUET, Yellow Fever, Seaman's Book).
- Computer Skills: Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications and general computer/technology literacy.
- Work locations vary widely and may include austere environments with limited utilities, extreme weather conditions, and non-office settings.
- Regular requirement to stand for long periods, reach constantly with hands and fingers, and work closely with others.