Paramedic - Offshore

Offshore Paramedic – New England-Based Candidates Only
Location: Offshore (North East Atlantic Ocean)
Rotation: 14/14 or 28/28 day rotation
Employer: XstremeMD (XMD)
Application Deadline: [Insert Date]

XstremeMD is actively seeking Remote Health Care Practitioners (RHCPs) to provide critical offshore medical care. At a client’s request, we are specifically looking for candidates who reside in the New England region — including New York, Massachusetts, Rhode Island, New Jersey, Connecticut, Vermont, New Hampshire, and Maine.

This is a rotational, offshore position involving remote deployments. Candidates must live in the New England area to be considered.

Key Responsibilities

• Provide efficient and professional remote health care to offshore personnel.
• Conduct patient assessments, treatments, and medical follow-ups.
• Maintain accurate and timely medical records using electronic systems.
• Support emergency response plans, drug and alcohol testing, and health inspections.
• Coordinate with physicians, case managers, and safety teams.
• Maintain medical inventory and equipment.
• Provide Health, Safety & Environmental support. 

Requirements

• Active Paramedic License (state-level).
• Valid certifications: ACLS, BLS, TWIC, IADC RigPass, and Water Survival.
• Minimum 3 years’ experience in EMS or ER settings.
• At least 1 year of remote or industrial medical experience preferred.
• Must be fit for duty in offshore and marine environments.
• Must reside in New England – applications from other regions will not be considered for this posting.

Working Conditions:

• Rotational shift work (28/28, 14/14)
• Willingness to work overtime, additional shifts, weekends and holidays per XMD request and client approval.
• May require extensive travel.
• Helicopter/Crew Boat travel to and from Client Locations.

Physical Requirements:

• Frequent standing, bending, stooping, kneeling, climbing stairs and crouching.
• Ability to tolerate marine, outdoor and shop conditions during all seasons.
• Ability to lift and carry up to 50 lbs
• Ability to work up to 4 hours away from definitive medical care.
• Ability to care for patients in a remote environment with delayed definitive medical care.
• Ability to assist with carrying patients from the remote clinic/sick bay to helicopter.
• Ability to navigating narrow, steep stairways.
• Ability to ride a personnel basket carried by a crane when needed.

SKILLS/QUALIFICATIONS

Minimum Qualifications & Certifications:

• NREMT and State Paramedic Certification and License or State Paramedic Licensure
• At least 3 years of medical experience in an ambulance or emergency room setting.
• At least 1 year of industrial medical experience in a remote medical environment.
• Successfully complete and pass the Advanced Remote Emergency Medical Management (AREMM) course with a score of greater than or equal to 80%.
• BLS, ACLS and PHTLS
• SafeGulf or IADC Rig Pass
• BOSIET and GWO Certifications
• Good safety record from past operations.
• Working knowledge of HSEQ practices common to the industry.
• Leadership and teamwork skills/behaviors which support team based operations.
• Effective written and oral communication skills.
• Ability to understand and react with diverse groups and operations.
• Sufficient computer skills.
• Fit for Duty in accordance with job description.

Experience:

Offshore Paramedic: 1 year (Preferred)

Health Safety & Environmental Experience in the Oil & Gas or Wind Energy Sectors (Preferred)

License/Certification:

• BLS/ACLS/PHTLS Certification (Required)
• BOSIET and GWO (Required)
• TWIC Card (Preferred)
• State Paramedic License (Required)