Paramedic/First aid Officer at Ascentech Services Limited

Industries/Sector: Agricultural

Job Location: Niger State, Nigeria

Job brief

We are looking for a trained paramedic to be part of our team of healthcare professionals attending primarily out-of-hospital medical incidents. As an employee dealing mostly with emergencies you must be committed and focused. To be effective in the job, the ideal candidate must be very competent and knowledgeable as well as self-motivated and compassionate.

Responsibilities:

• Operate ambulance equipment and responding to an emergency
• Evaluate the patient’s condition on the scene and perform preliminary diagnosis
• Attend to injuries or sudden illnesses by applying a variety of pre-hospital simple and treatments first aid
• Use tech equipment and tools to stabilize patients or provide immediate treatment
• Monitor patient’s condition on route to the hospital
• Write and submit concrete and accurate reports on incidents
• 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

Job Requirements:

• Minimum of a year experience as a paramedic
• HND/BSc in a medical field
• Knowledge of medical procedures, terminology and medications
• Ability to stay calm and make the right decisions in adverse conditions
• Excellent working knowledge of medical equipment and devices
• Integrity and compassion towards human pain