Emergency Medical Technician - Danpong Healthcare

Emergency Medical Technician is to provide emergency response to critically ill patients and to transport patients to the relevant emergency medical facility.

Main Responsibilities

• To transport and to attend to patients within the care of the Clinic
• Constantly assessing the patient enroute to the emergency facility and administer additional care as indicated by the medical team.
• Report verbally and in writing observation of the patient at the emergency scene and in transit to the receiving medical facility staff for the purpose of records and diagnostics.
• Ensure that the ambulance and its equipment and consumables stock is in operational readiness at all times and to report any defects immediately to the Clinic Matron.
• Work in accordance with the Health & Safety rules liaising properly with the health personnel on the ambulance.
• Maintain strict confidentiality on all conversations and information heard during transport assignments.

Qualification Required & Experience

Education: Emergency Medical Technician Certification from the National Ambulance Service or any other recognized institution.

Experience: Minimum of two years in a related job.

Driver’s License: Must possess a valid Ghanaian driver’s license C and above

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

• Professional Demeanor
• Ability to maintain confidentiality
• Strong communication skills
• Courteous Attitude
• Understanding of medical terminology and calculations

Other Requirements

• Should be attentive and available on immediate call basis at any time including weekends.
• Must be able to lift the stretcher with the patient and seeing that the patient and stretcher are properly secured.
• Assist in lifting the patient out of the ambulance and into the receiving medical facility.

Deliverables:

• Daily recording in the ambulance movement log book
• Daily Incident Reports
• Monthly Report

Location: Accra