Rescue Technologies Limited Jobs, February, 2017

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Rescue Technologies Limited - Our Company is a foremost provider of technically enhanced Emergency and Medical services solutions. We are recruiting to fill the position below: Job Title: First Responder Location: Lagos Department: Ambulance Services Job Type: Permanent Objective/Purpose of Job

The first responder will assist the doctor in administering care during a medical emergency and will be required to drive the ambulance according to applicable traffic laws.

Reporting Relationships:

Reports to: ALS Doctor
Supervises: None

Accountabilities

Internally Relates with Staff
Externally Relates with Patients, community
Budgetary Responsibility - None

Job & Man Specifications

HND/Bachelor's Degree in Health Humanities (Nursing, Anatomy, Physiology, Biochemistry etc). This is equally applicable to registered nurses (RN)
Minimum 2-3 years cognate working experience
First aid certification is desirable
Candidates will demonstrate ability for required physical strength and resilience for job role
Compassionate and diligent
Sound organizational skills
Strong interpersonal skills
Excellent communication skills
Ability to work in a fast paced environment
BLS Certification is an added advantage
Ability to drive is compulsory
Current drivers license (FRSC)

Duties & Responsibilities

Ensures that the ambulance is ready and available for work at the beginning and end of every shift, this includes daily checklisting, maintaining hygiene and restocking of consumables.
Perform daily inspections of work areas, ensuring cleanliness and orderliness.
Respond to all emergency cases upon dispatch in company of the doctor while deploying first aid skills at all times.
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 equipment on the ambulance for the assigned role.
Performs routine maintenance on the ambulance and escalates all faults to line manager immediately it is detected
Must ensure a proper handover by signing the handover form upon completion of each shift.
Acts at all times with safety of self, doctor, patient, bystanders and general populace by adhering to traffic rules and driving general safety guidelines.

Job Title: ALS Doctor Location: Lagos Department - Ambulance Services Job Type - Permanent 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.

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 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
Internally Relates with Staff Externally Relates with Patients, health care providers and community
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.
Budgetary Responsibility - None

Reporting Relationships:

Reports to OPS Manager
Supervises First Responder

Job 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
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
Experience working in an emergency response setting (ER, ICU, Ambulance, Trauma ceters) is an added advantage.