SAR - Winch Paramedic
Kelly Services
- Ireland
- Permanent
- Full-time
Location: site locations in Waterford, Sligo, Dublin, KerrySummary:
Our Client who is responsible for the SAR program in Ireland are looking for experienced Winch Paramedic’s in Ireland. The candidate will be responsible to the aircraft Commander, assisting in the safe and efficient conduct of all Flights in support of lifesaving operations across the Republic of Ireland.
This role involves periodic travel from the applicant’s primary SAR Base to cover operational duties across Ireland, and to assist with aircraft movements as required.Responsibilities:
In addition to the regulations and procedures laid down in the companies Operations and Clinical Governance Manuals, the Technical Crew shall:
- Proactively raise any safety-related issues, ensuring that such events are promptly and accurately reported.
- Maintain a professional approach to all operational stakeholders, acting as an ambassador for both the company and the Irish Coast Guard at all times.
- Act in a manner at all times, which does not bring either The Company or the Irish Coast Guard into disrepute.
- Maintain a good level of physical fitness commensurate with the role, participating in fitness testing as mandated by the company or any relevant regulation.
- Comply with the duties and responsibilities prescribed in Base Instructions and any other regulation relevant to the Winch Paramedic roles.
- Foster a safe, respectful, and professional working relationship with other crew members, staff, and stakeholders, practicing good CRM at all times.
- Maintain all mandated Technical Crew qualifications and ensure that training requirements are met and correctly logged;
- Maintain accurate records of flying and duty periods to ensure that Flight Time Limitations are not exceeded.
- Maintain professional registration and CPD to the clinical specialty level mandated by the company, in accordance with the company Clinical Governance and PHECC requirements.
- Participate in clinical specialty upskilling activity mandated by the company, maintaining any advanced skills and CPD commensurate with this activity and in accordance with the companies Clinical Governance and PHECC requirements.
- Prepare the helicopter and all medical/rescue equipment before each flight, informing the aircraft Commander of any issue that may affect the readiness or capability of the helicopter or equipment.
- Actively participate in pre-flight and post-flight briefing/debriefing and assist in logging of rescue hoist utilization and aircraft fault reporting.
- Ensure that any passengers are correctly authorized and briefed, and that any cargo is authorized and stowed securely within CG limits, informing the aircraft Commander of any Dangerous Goods considerations.
- Assisting with preparation, movement, and maintenance of aircraft, ready for duty.
- Conducting Navigation, Observer and Winch Paramedic duties as required.
- Operation of all relevant aircraft systems to assist in the conduct of Tasks, including Communications systems, Mission Systems and Sensor equipment.
- Current EASA Class 2 Medical.
- Current PHECC registration to minimum level of Paramedic.
- 3 months previous experience as a Paramedic.
- Able to evidence experience gained in an operational environment similar to the intended operation.
- High level of motivation and attention to detail.
- Dynamic risk assessment skills.
- Excellent interpersonal skills.
- Clear and precise verbal and written communication skills.