First Responder

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
• BLS Certification is an added advantage
• Ability to drive is compulsory
• Current drivers license (FRSC)
• 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

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.
• Acts at all times with safety of self, doctor, patient, bystanders and general populace by adhering to traffic rules and driving general safety guidelines.
• 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.