Job Details
Job Type:
Full Time
Workplace Type:
On-site
Qualification:
Diploma
Job Experience:
Mandatory
Job Location:
Thika Town, Kiambu, 01000, Kenya
Closing Date:
Undisclosed
Salary:
KES Unspecified / month
Other Pay:
Benefits
Job Title: Emergency Medical Technician/Nurse
Reporting To
Principal Laboratory Technologist/Head, University Health Centre
Job Summary
We are seeking a skilled and compassionate Emergency Medical Technician/Nurse to provide pre-hospital emergency care, first aid, and life support services. The role involves responding to emergencies, stabilizing patients, ensuring safe transport, and maintaining medical equipment readiness.
Key Responsibilities
- Respond to emergency calls and provide pre-hospital emergency care, first aid, and basic to intermediate life support in accordance with established protocols.
- Assess patients’ conditions at the scene and during transit, and provide appropriate emergency interventions to stabilize patients.
- Administer emergency care procedures including cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR), airway management support, bleeding control, wound care, and immobilization of fractures.
- Assist in the safe lifting, handling, transfer, and positioning of patients to and from the ambulance and healthcare facilities.
- Monitor, record, and report patients’ vital signs and clinical status during transit, ensuring accurate handover to receiving health facilities.
- Assist medical teams in emergency response situations and support coordination with hospitals and other emergency care providers.
- Ensure proper use, cleaning, and maintenance of ambulance equipment, emergency kits, and medical supplies.
- Maintain inventory and readiness of emergency medical supplies and report shortages or equipment faults promptly.
- Accurately document all emergency responses, patient assessments, interventions, and handover reports in line with clinical protocols.
- Participate in continuous professional development, emergency drills, and training to maintain competence in pre-hospital emergency care.
- Perform any other duties as may be assigned by the immediate supervisor.
Qualifications and Requirements
Must have:
- Diploma in Nursing from a recognized academic institution.
- At least three (3) years’ experience at a comparable position from a recognized institution.
- Valid Basic Life Support (BLS) and/or Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) certification.
- Certification in First Aid and Trauma Management.
- Good communication skills and ability to work under pressure in emergency situations.
- Physical fitness and ability to handle emergency patient transfers.
- Registration with a relevant professional body.
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