ALS Doctors at Rescue Technologies Limited

Department
Ambulance Services

Purpose of Job
The ALS doctor is responsible for providing prehospital emergency care at an advanced life support level, working with the first responder, utilizing the ambulance and its equipment.

REPORTING RELATIONSHIPS

Reports to
OPS MANAGER

Supervises
FIRST RESPONDER

JOB DUTIES / RESPONSIBILITIES / ACCOUNTABILITIES

Internally Relates with
Staff

Externally Relates with

Patients, health care providers and community

Budgetary Responsibility
None

Job & Man Specifications (Education/Knowledge, Skills, Attributes, Experience & Other Required Details)

• First medical degree from a reputable university.
• Current practising license by MDCN.
• Certification in AHA certified courses such as ALS,BLS, ATLS, PALS
• Minimum 2-3 years post qualification experience
• Experience working in an emergency response setting (ER, ICU, Ambulance, Trauma ceters) is an added advantage.
• Candidates will demonstrate ability for required physical strength and resilience for job role
• Compassionate and diligient
• Sound organizational skills
• Strong interpersonal skills
• Excellent communication skills
• Ability to work in a fast paced environment

Duties & Responsibilities

• The doctor is ultimately responsible for the overall operation of the designated base location
• Ensures that the ambulance is ready and available for work at the beginning and end of every shift
• Perform daily inspections of work areas, ensuring cleanliness and orderliness.
• Respond to all emergency cases upon dispatch in company of the first responder, while administering basic and advanced life support care where indicated
• Adheres to company’s SOP in dispatching duties
• Acts at all times in the best interest of high quality patient care and in such a manner that will reflect credibly on the professional reputation of the organisation.
• Acts at all times with safety of self, first responder, patient, bystanders and general populace by adhereing to standard health and safety procedures
• Adheres to universal policy on infection control and prevention
• Completes all appropriate documentation and record keeping for every assignment
• Is familiar with and can operate all equipment on the ambulance
• Must ensure a proper handover by signing the handover form upon completion of each shift and also with receiving health care providers