Paramedic at Emergency Response Africa

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