Emergency Response Africa (ERA) is a health tech company on a mission to change how emergency medical care is delivered in Africa. We leverage the power of technology and community to get victims the care they need in as little as 3 minutes, and ensure they arrive at the right hospital for their emergency.
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Are you an experienced nurse looking for a new challenge and an opportunity to advance your career? If you are a highly competent, dedicated and compassionate person who can work under pressure, we have the perfect job for you!
We are recruiting to fill the position below:
Job Title: Emergency Medical Dispatcher
Location: Lagos, (Mainland)
Job Type: Full-Time
Experience: 3 years
Job categories: Medical / Healthcare
Job Role:
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.
Responsibilities/Job Offer:
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Work closely with the dispatcher to determine the best way to respond to calls based on the company’s priority system
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Respond to emergency calls, assess patient condition and make critical care decisions quickly
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Evaluate the patient’s condition on the scene and perform preliminary diagnosis
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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.)
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Use tech equipment and tools to communicate with dispatcher, emergency victims and hospitals and facilitate transportation to hospital if needed
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Monitor patient’s condition en route to the hospital
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Collaborate with interested parties (police, firefighting unit, doctors etc.)
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Write/fill in clearly and submit concrete and accurate reports on all incidents and patients calls
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Adhere to established medical protocols and procedures as well as legal guidelines and health and safety standards
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Keep abreast with new treatment and medical procedures through continuous training
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Handle non-medical situations such as crowd control and protecting the valuables of a patient if necessary
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Collect pertinent patient care data and transfer that data to a medical professional based on state guidelines
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Requirements:
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Proven experience as a paramedic
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First Aid / CPR Certification
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Valid Drivers License (For Motorcycle and Keke or Vehicle)
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Certified First aid/CPR Instructor desirable but not required
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HND in Emergency Medical Technology (Paramedics) or its equivalent
Skills:
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Knowledge of medical procedures, terminology and medications
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Ability to stay calm and make the right decisions in adverse conditions
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Adaptable with a great deal of stamina
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Excellent working knowledge of medical equipment and devices
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Integrity and compassion towards human pain
Application closing Date: Tuesday December 15, 2020.
How To Apply: Interested and qualified candidates Click the link paramedic to apply online: Paramedic
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