Emergency Medical Technical Driver at Karen Hospital

To support the delivery of world class, patient-centric care, we are seeking to recruit a highly motivated, visionary and result oriented candidate for the role of:

Reporting to the Chief Nursing Officer, the incumbent will be responsible for safely transferring patients to and from medical facilities while providing emergency and/or immediate care to patients in transit as required. 

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

• Support all evacuation processes and adhere to related evacuation protocols;
• Facilitate the loading of patients onto the ambulance gurney and in the ambulance;
• Administer first aid such as bandaging, splinting, administering oxygen to patients requiring care before reaching the hospital;
• Ensure the ambulance is well stocked with first aid and medical inventory supplies such as oxygen levels, prior to the shift and between patient transit throughout the day;
• Sanitize the ambulance and safely dispose any waste while processing linen;
• Timely record and maintain driving log with daily entries and noting patients’ names, addresses and travel mileage;
• Report facts concerning accidents/emergencies to hospital staff/law enforcement officials as required; and
• Inspect the ambulance before each shift such as checking the fuel, oil transmission fluid, coolant and report all mechanical issues;
• Ensure security and safety of hospital ambulance while on and off the road at all times.

DESIRED EXPERIENCE AND QUALIFICATIONS 

• Certificate in Advanced Emergency Medical Technician.
• Basic Life Support or Advanced Cardiac Life Support qualification.
• A valid Special Driver’s (Ambulance) License.
• At least five (5) years driving experience.

DESIRED SKILLS AND COMPETENCIES 

1. Conversance with hospital management systems.
2. Agile with coordination and reporting skills.
3. Strong communication skills and ability to work in a team.
4. Principled in equity, accountability, flexibility and quality in daily work.