4 Sep 2024

Paramedic at Tindwa Medical and Health Services

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Job Description


Job Title : Paramedic
Department : Emergency Medical Services
Reports To : HOD Emergency Medical Services

Paramedic Job Purpose:
Responds immediately to emergency calls to deliver medical assistance. Evaluates sick or injured
patient’s condition and offers treatment necessary before hospital admission. Transports patient to
nearest appropriate medical facility in ambulance. Collaborates with ambulance technicians,
emergency medical technicians, emergency care assistants, and other emergency medical
responders to deliver patient care. Maintains ambulance and medical equipment therein. Acts as
senior medical professional at the scene of emergencies or accidents.

Paramedic Job Duties:
• Operates as part of ground and air rescue team with minimum additional training
• Responds to requests for emergency medical assistance in ambulance with other
emergency healthcare providers
• Assesses medical condition of patients at scene
• Plans and administers requisite treatment immediately, either at scene or en route to
hospital
• Utilizes sophisticated medical equipment, such as defibrillators and ventilation machines,
to revive and stabilize patients
• Performs urgent surgical procedures, such as intubation, as needed
• Equips injured limbs with splints when necessary
• Dresses wounds and minimizes excessive bleeding
• Administers medications using intravenous drip
• Prepares patient for safe ambulance transport using backboards, gurneys, stretchers, and
other restraints
• Communicates and documents patients’ conditions to other members of medical crew, such
as emergency doctors and nurses, upon arrival at medical facility
• Cleans and restocks ambulance equipment after responding to call
• Shall be assigned any other duties by his supervisor

Paramedic Job Skills and Qualifications:
Should be highly flexible to work in remote site operations with minimum supervision for
several months, Works Well under Pressure, High Stress Tolerance, Quick Thinker, Strong
Troubleshooting and Analytical Skills, Compassion, Good Listening Skills, Excellent Verbal
Communication Skills, Team Player, Physical Fitness and Strength, Familiar with Medical Technology,
Sound Judgement and Decision-Making.
Education
Work requires a minimum of Diploma in Clinical Medicine/Nursing from a government
recognized traininginstitute, must have valid practicing license
Training
The required candidate must have BLS, ACLS, and ITLS trainings, any other Emergency trainings
will be an added advantage to the position.
Experience
Minimum of three (3) years’ experience working Paramedic in well recognized facility

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Method of Application

This is Full-time Job, Interested applicants are required to submit a cover letter with current CV & Certificates for consideration to [email protected] before 30th September 2024




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