Job Title: Paramedic
Location: Lagos-Mainland, Lagos
Type of Work: Full Time
Background
- We are looking for trained paramedics to be part of our team of professional emergency responders attending primarily to out-of-hospital medical emergencies. We are interested in a committed, self-motivated, focused and compassionate person to fill this gap.
Key Responsibilities
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- Work closely with the dispatcher to determine the best way to respond to calls based on the company’s priority system
- Respond to emergency calls, assess patient condition and make critical care decisions quickly
- Evaluate the patient’s condition on the scene and perform preliminary diagnosis
- Stabilize patients or provide immediate treatment of injuries or sudden illnesses by applying a variety of pre-hospital simple and advanced treatments (first aid, CPR, administering oxygen etc.)
- Use tech equipment and tools to communicate with dispatcher, emergency victims and hospitals and facilitate transportation to hospital if needed
- Monitor patient’s condition en route to the hospital
- Collaborate with interested parties (police, firefighting unit, doctors etc.)
- Write/fill in clearly and submit concrete and accurate reports on all incidents and patients calls
- Adhere to established medical protocols and procedures as well as legal guidelines and health and safety standards
- Keep abreast with new treatment and medical procedures through continuous training
- Handle non-medical situations such as crowd control and protecting the valuables of a patient if necessary
- Collect pertinent patient care data and transfer that data to a medical professional based on state guidelines.
Requirements
- Proven experience as a paramedic
- First Aid / CPR Certification
- Valid Drivers License (For Motorcycle and Keke or Vehicle)
- Certified First aid/CPR Instructor desirable but not required
- HND in Emergency Medical Technology (Paramedics) or its equivalent
Soft Skills:
- Knowledge of medical procedures, terminology and medications
- Ability to stay calm and make the right decisions in adverse conditions
- Adaptable with a great deal of stamina
- Excellent working knowledge of medical equipment and devices
- Integrity and compassion towards human pain.
Experience:
- Three or more years of paramedic experience.
How to Apply
Interested and qualified candidates should:
Click here to apply online
Deadline: December 15, 2020