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Emergency Response Africa (ERA) is a healthcare technology company that provides medical care to victims at the scene of the emergency and facilitates access to advanced hospital care. By combining emergency response training with intelligent dispatch and communications technology and alternative medical transportation, we are creating a sustainable and scalable solution to the lack of emergency medical services in Nigeria.
Location: Lagos (Mainland)
Paramedic
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
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
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