Jobs at Rescue Technologies Limited, Friday 6, January 2017

Rescue Technologies Limited – Our Company is a foremost provider of technically enhanced Emergency and Medical services solutions.

ALS DOCTORS

PURPOSE OF SUBJECT POSITION

Responds to emergency medical dispatch, providing ALS care procedure and Clinical management of acute and chronic cases at the scene of a medical event, en route to the hospital and also rendering other emergency medical care as appropriate to the practice of the registered medic

Adheres to Company, local and state guidelines regarding patient care.as per the appropriate Protocols under the direction and supervision of the CMA through standing orders, radio, or telephone communications.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

Ensures that the vehicle and medical equipment is ready for use at the beginning of the shift and after every call; This includes: appropriate cleaning and disinfecting of the interior and exterior of the vehicle; appropriate cleaning and disinfecting of equipment; inspecting; restocking, and completing daily checklists of the vehicle and equipment; and performing routine maintenance.

Performs daily inspections of their base and/or station for cleanliness. Then performs the appropriate housekeeping duties to ensure their living quarters are clean, free from clutter and sanitary at all times.

Responds to RTLtical events and non-emergencies using appropriate care and caution in accordance with Nigerian law & regulations, Company SOPP, and the principles of safe emergency vehicle operation. consistent with good judgment and the provision of high quality medical care in the ambulance, homes, hotels, offices, work sites and health facilities.

Accompanies ALS and BLS patients to their destination, continuing to provide appropriate care and patient advocacy until the responsibility for the patient has been transferred to an appropriate medical professional and a report has been given.

Acts at all times in the best interests of high quality patient care, and in such a manner to reflect credibly on RTL and the professional reputation of the company

Acts at all times with his/her personal safety in mind, as well as the safety of his/her partner, the patient, other medical personnel, bystanders, and any other public safety personnel present.

Adheres to Universal Precautions when dealing with patient contacts. Is familiar with and practices the Infection Control policies and procedures of RTL

Completes all appropriate documentation and record keeping for every assignment; Co-signs all patient care forms for completeness.

Obtains complete billing information for all clients transported where indicated

When necessary and appropriate, acts as a team leader in directing and supervising other members of the medical care team.

And any other task as may be required by management

In addition, the ALS doctor should be able to achieve the following medical and instrumentation requirement:

Advanced clinical assessment including interpretation of blood tests and x-rays

Bedside laboratory diagnosis, interpretation and treatment

Use of mechanical ventilators and medication administration devices like Syringe drivers

Use of an expanded range of medications relevant to the role

Advanced airway management (including medication facilitated

Intra-osseous access

External cardiac pacing and synchronised cardioversion

Advanced clinical management of pain, ACS and cardiac dysrthymias including cardiac

arrest, trauma and abnormalities of ventilation

Emergency management of the unconscious patient, cardiac arrest, asthma, anaphylaxis,

burns, narcotic overdose, chest pain, acute cardiogenic pulmonary oedema (ACPO),

hypoglycaemia, pain control (using narcotics), seizures, traumatic brain injury, spinal injury,

abnormalities of ventilation, neurovascular incidents & hypovoleamia

Electrocardiogram (ECG) monitoring and interpretation

Obstetric emergencies and childbirth

Use of a stretcher with other patient movement and extrication devices

Emergency driving

Emergency management and triage

KNOWLEDGE, EXPERIENCE & DESIRED QUALIFICATIONS

Minimum Requirement

Copy of Certificate of Board Certification by Medical and Dental Council, Nigeria (MDCAN)

Copy of Certificate of Completion of ALS, BLS, ATLS, ITLS, PALS, PHTLS,

Copy of current practice licence

3-5yrs working experience in similar position

Additional requirement

Previous experience working in an ER, Ambulance unit, RTLtical care unit and medical aviation is an added advantage

FIRST RESPONDERS

PURPOSE OF SUBJECT POSITION

Responsible for medical dispatch in company with ALS (Advanced life support) personnel, assisting at the scene of a medical event, en route to the hospital, while driving the ambulance in a safe and responsible manner.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

Ensures that the vehicle and medical equipment is ready for use at the beginning of the shift and after every call; This includes: appropriate cleaning and disinfecting of the interior and exterior of the vehicle; appropriate cleaning and disinfecting of equipment; inspecting; restocking, and completing daily checklists of the vehicle and equipment; and performing routine maintenance.

Performs daily inspections of their base and/or station for cleanliness. Then performs the appropriate housekeeping duties to ensure their living quarters are clean, free from clutter and sanitary at all times.

In company of ALS personnel responds to emergency events using appropriate care and caution in accordance with Nigerian law & regulations, Company SOPP, and the principles of safe emergency vehicle operation. consistent with good judgment and the provision of high quality medical care in the ambulance, homes, hotels, offices, work sites and health facilities.

Accompanies ALS patients to their destination, continuing to provide appropriate care and patient advocacy until the responsibility for the patient has been transferred to an appropriate medical professional and a report has been given.

Acts at all times in the best interests of high quality patient care, and in such a manner to reflect credibly on RTL and the professional reputation of the company

Acts at all times with his/her personal safety in mind, as well as the safety of his/her partner, the patient, other medical personnel, bystanders, and any other public safety personnel present.

Adheres to Universal Precautions when dealing with patient contacts. Is familiar with and practices the Infection Control policies and procedures of RTL.

Perform any other task as may be required by management.

Completes all appropriate documentation and record keeping for every assignment; Co-signs ambulance case sheet for completeness.

Should be able to achieve the following medical and instrumentation requirement:

Use of AED

Simple airway management Use of a stretcher with other patient movement and extrication devices

Wound dressing

Emergency driving

KNOWLEDGE, EXPERIENCE & DESIRED QUALIFICATIONS

Minimum Requirement

Education: HND/BSC HEALTH HUMANITIES

Certification: CPR, First Aid, & Defensive driving.

Essential Technical/Motor Skills: Must be able to demonstrate capability, knowledge, and skill necessary to operate all emergency equipment such as ambulances, medical equipment, etc.

Essential Sensory Requirements: Sufficient hearing and vision to perform duties.

Must comply with all local, state, and federal laws pertaining to driving an ambulance

3-5yrs working experience in similar position

ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENT

Previous experience working on an Ambulance unit

TO APPLY

Applicants should send CVs to careers@rescuetl.com