Overview
JOB PURPOSE
Is responsible for triaging emergencies, responding to the scene of medical incidents, and providing immediate care whenever needed.
KEY ACCOUNTABILITIES
Patient Care:
• Answers emergency calls promptly and appropriately.
• Responds to the scene of all emergencies expediently and in accordance with current policies, procedures, and guidelines.
• Dynamically assesses and manages the incident scene, ensuring safety until a team leader is established.
• Performs prompt and effective first response, triage, stabilization, optimal patient package and transfer as required.
• Expediently performs appropriate triage during routine and emergent visits to the medical centre.
• Performs first line investigations and delivers immediate treatments as appropriate.
• Escalates patient cases of concern to the Doctor as required.
• Operates within company protocols, recognizing the limits of his or her own abilities and initiating measures to augment the emergency response when appropriate.
• Provides high-level, evidence-based patient care in accordance with current guidelines and doctor’s orders.
• Competently administers and dispenses medication, always ensuring clinical safety and compliance with medicines management practices.
• Records patient care documentation that is concise, timely, and complete.
• Is knowledgeable of all patient care equipment, utilizing it safely and appropriately.
• Listens attentively, is respectful and considerate, and uses non-technical language when communicating with patients and their families.
Professional Responsibilities:
• Recognizes and demonstrates the importance of equality, diversity, and inclusion in all interactions.
• Actively participates in departmental and other appropriate meetings.
• Actively participates in professional development and competency programs, analyses own learning needs, and uses information technology to aid self-learning.
• Develops a personal learning plan and maintains a professional development record.
• Participates in regular appraisal.
• Regularly participates in teaching and training of non-medical staff as needed.
• Actively participates in the delivery of preventative health programs.
• Assists the Doctor in maintaining pharmacy stock and supply inventory control.
Safety and Compliance:
• Always complies with relevant governmental regulations, Company policies and procedures.
• Participates as needed in the maintenance and repair of medical equipment.
• Adheres to the guidelines, policies, and principles of his or her applicable professional registration body.
• Complies with all patient safety conventions, including infection control
QUALIFICATIONS (skills, competencies, experience)
Educated to diploma level in Paramedicine or equivalent experience
ALS/ACLS provider, holding certification and with experience in practice
Minimum C1 English, both conversational and technical
Experience in dealing with a diverse range of people in a customer/patient environment
2 years post registration experience in clinical practice
Up-to-date continuing professional development portfolio
Demonstrate a high level of professionalism, experience and accountability
Ability to communicate effectively verbally and in writing
Ability to work under pressure with minimum supervision
IT Literate
PALS/APLS or equivalent
ATLS/ITLS or equivalent
Educated to degree level in Paramedicine
Experience of supervision and mentorship of a range of staff in a relevant clinical setting
Experience using electronic health records
VISA REQUIREMENTS (if any)
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