Paramedics at Cedarcrest Hospitals Limited

Cedarcrest Hospitals Limited was founded in Abuja in January, 2008. The hospital started as a mono specialty centre and was formerly known as Cedarcrest Orthopaedic Clinics Ltd. Within a few years the hospital expanded its scope of services and has become a leading private multispecialty hospital. The core vision of the organisation is to provide world class specialist healthcare services to patients in Nigeria and the West African sub region.

Cedarcrest Hospitals Ltd currently has four hospitals located in Abuja, Lagos, Kainji and Jebba having over one hundred (100) bed capacity without patient camps in several other cities across Nigeria. Our services and facilities span several specialities and include emergency / trauma centre, radiology diagnostic centre, prosthetic manufacturing plant, oxygen manufacturing plant, modular surgical operating theatres, gastrointestinal endoscopy suite and several other facilities that make for a modern multispecialty hospital.

We are recruiting to fill the position below:

Job Title: Paramedic

Location: Abuja
Employment Type: Full Time
Hierarchy: This role reports to the Head of Emergency.

Purpose of the Role

• The medical emergency technician (Paramedic), will provide specialized care and treatment to patients who have been involved in accidents, emergencies or other crises.
• You will be the first healthcare professional to arrive at the scene of an emergency or on the premises where your services have been requested.

Key Performance Areas

• Responding to emergency calls
• Assessing patients, providing emergency treatment and making essential assessments
• Monitoring and administering medication, pain relief and intravenous infusions
• Dressing wounds/injuries
• Using specialized equipment including ventilators and defibrillators
• Transporting patients to hospital and continuing to provide treatment while in transit
• Providing hospital staff with structured patient information including clinical condition and treatment
• Helping provide patient care in hospitals and other medical facilities
• Responsible for the cleanliness, suitability and operational upkeep of the allocated vehicle
• Communicating effectively and demonstration with patients and their relatives/friends
• Teaching and training members of the public to use first aid techniques correctly
• Any other duties as may reasonably be required.

Education, Certification and Experience Requirements

• HND EMT - Paramedics Degree or any related field
• Ambulance work experience.

Profile Requirements:

• Strong communication skills
• Empathy and care for others
• The ability to make swift decisions and stay calm under pressure
• A good level of physical fitness
• Navigational and driving skills
• Resilience
• Stamina.

Physical Requirements:

• Must have the ability to lift, carry and balance up to 70 pounds/32 kilograms.
• Good manual dexterity, with the ability to perform all tasks related to the role.
• Ability to sit and stand for extended periods of time, possess hand-eye-foot coordination and color recognition.

Application Closing Date
Not Specified.