Paramedic at Medexia Limited

Medexia Limited is a Nigerian Company whose Memorandum and Article of Association permits the Company, inter-alia, to transact "medical expenses administration, healthcare delivery, medical cost curtailment" and other such allied matters.

We are accredited by the National Health Insurance Scheme as a registered Health Maintenance Organization with registration number HMO/44.

We are recruiting to fill the position of:

Job Title: Paramedic

Location: Nationwide

Job Description

• We are looking for a trained paramedic to be part of our team of healthcare professionals attending primarily out-of-hospital medical incidents.
• As an employee dealing mostly with emergencies, you must be committed and focused. Ideal candidate must be very competent and knowledgeable as well as self-motivated and compassionate.
• The goal is simply to contribute the best you can to help people in need and save lives.

Responsibilities

• Operate ambulance equipment and respond to radio transmissions
• Lead and coordinate the team responding to an emergency
• Evaluate the patient’s condition on the scene and perform preliminary diagnosis
• Attend to injuries or sudden illnesses by applying a variety of pre-hospital simple and advanced treatments (first aid, CPR, administering injections and oxygen etc.) or surgical procedures
• Use tech equipment and tools to stabilize patients or provide immediate treatment
• Monitor patient’s condition en route to the hospital
• Collaborate with interested parties (police, firefighting unit, doctors etc.)
• Write and submit concrete and accurate reports on incidents
• Adhere to established medical protocols and procedures as well as legal guidelines and health and safety standards
• Keep abreast with new treatment and medical procedures through continuous training

Requirements

• Proven experience as a paramedic
• Knowledge of medical procedures, terminology and medications
• Ability to stay calm and make the right decisions in adverse conditions
• Adaptable with a great deal of stamina
• Excellent working knowledge of medical equipment and devices
• Integrity and compassion towards human pain
• Higher National diploma; Licensed Paramedic is a must

Application Closing Date
28th August, 2020.