Job Title: Paramedic
Location: Abuja
Employment Type: Full Time
Hierarchy: This role reports to the Head of Emergency.
Purpose of the Role
- The medical emergency technician (Paramedic), will provide specialized care and treatment to patients who have been involved in accidents, emergencies or other crises.
- You will be the first healthcare professional to arrive at the scene of an emergency or on the premises where your services have been requested.
Key Performance Areas
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- Responding to emergency calls
- Assessing patients, providing emergency treatment and making essential assessments
- Monitoring and administering medication, pain relief and intravenous infusions
- Dressing wounds/injuries
- Using specialized equipment including ventilators and defibrillators
- Transporting patients to hospital and continuing to provide treatment while in transit
- Providing hospital staff with structured patient information including clinical condition and treatment
- Helping provide patient care in hospitals and other medical facilities
- Responsible for the cleanliness, suitability and operational upkeep of the allocated vehicle
- Communicating effectively and demonstration with patients and their relatives/friends
- Teaching and training members of the public to use first aid techniques correctly
- Any other duties as may reasonably be required.
Education, Certification and Experience Requirements
- HND EMT – Paramedics Degree or any related field
- Ambulance work experience.
Profile Requirements:
- Strong communication skills
- Empathy and care for others
- The ability to make swift decisions and stay calm under pressure
- A good level of physical fitness
- Navigational and driving skills
- Resilience
- Stamina.
Physical Requirements:
- Must have the ability to lift, carry and balance up to 70 pounds/32 kilograms.
- Good manual dexterity, with the ability to perform all tasks related to the role.
- Ability to sit and stand for extended periods of time, possess hand-eye-foot coordination and color recognition.
Application Closing Date
Not Specified.
HOW TO APPLY
Interested and qualified candidates should send their CV in PDF to: [email protected] using the Job Title as the subject of the mail.
Job Features
Job Category | Medical/ Healthcare / Pharmaceutical |