E-Plus Paramedic Job in Kenya

E-Plus is a private company, limited by guarantee, fully owned by the Kenya Red Cross to offer emergency medical services which include 24hr ambulance services, first aid training and the sale of first aid kits.

Job Title: Paramedic

Reports to: Paramedic Supervisor

Location: Malindi & Nyeri

Main Responsibilities 

• Provide and direct fast, efficient Advanced Life Support to the ill and injured utilizing all basic and advanced abilities and techniques
• Recognize and understand a medical emergency and make reasonable and acceptable differential diagnosis
• Perform critical physical examinations
• Understand and anticipate the pharmacological treatment of critically ill and injured patients
• Understand and anticipate potentially life-threatening squeal of cardiac and non-cardiac emergencies and institute appropriate emergency therapy where essential for the preservation of life
• Deal with medical and emotional needs of any victim of acute illness or injury with the goal of reducing mortality and morbidity;
• File standardized reports of patient information and care for the use of receiving hospital and administration, including nature of request for aid, pertinent past history, therapy provided diagnosis, disposition and sufficient patient information for billing purposes
• Maintain effective communication with physician on duty at hospital to relate patient condition and obtain orders for treatment
• Transport the ill and injured to institutions of medical care
• Complies with regulations on the handling of the deceased, notifies authorities, and arranges for protection of property and evidence at scene.
• Reports verbally and in writing their observation and emergency medical care of the patient at the emergency scene and in transit to the receiving facility staff for purposes of records and diagnostics. Upon request, provides assistance to the receiving facility staff.
• Constantly assesses patient en route to emergency facility, administers additional care as indicated or directed by medical direction.
• Properly complete patient statistics and medical information forms for administrative use
• Follow standard operating policies and procedures.
• Receive and receipt cash payments for ambulance recue services and handing over the same to finance
• Perform any other duty within the scope of this position

Minimum Requirements:

• Minimum of a Diploma in Nursing from a recognized institution
• Must be licensed by the Kenya Nursing Council to practice
• Certificates in BLS/ACLS/ATLS/
• At least two years experience in critical care nursing
• Previous experience in emergency rescue service will be an added advantage

If you meet the above requirements, please submit a copy of your CV and academic testimonials. If you are not a resident, you need not apply

Applications can be sent via email hr@eplus.co.ke

or dropped off at Kenya Red Cross offices

or E-Plus Office

by 26th August, 2011 at 5.00pm.

Only shortlisted candidates shall be contacted.

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