The ALS doctor is responsible for providing prehospital emergency care at an advanced life support level, working with the first responder, utilizing the ambulance and its equipment.
Responsibilities
The doctor is ultimately responsible for the overall operation of the designated base location
Ensures that the ambulance is ready and available for work at the beginning and end of every shift
Perform daily inspections of work areas, ensuring cleanliness and orderliness.
Respond to all emergency cases upon dispatch in company of the first responder, while administering basic and advanced life support care where indicated
Adheres to company's SOP in dispatching duties
Acts at all times in the best interest of high quality patient care and in such a manner that will reflect credibly on the professional reputation of the organisation.
Acts at all times with safety of self, first responder, patient, bystanders and general populace by adhereing to standard health and safety procedures
Adheres to universal policy on infection control and prevention
Completes all appropriate documentation and record keeping for every assignment
Is familiar with and can operate all equipment on the ambulance
Must ensure a proper handover by signing the handover form upon completion of each shift and also with receiving health care providers
Internally Relates with Staff Externally Relates with Patients, health care providers and community
Budgetary Responsibility - None
Reporting Relationships:
Reports to OPS Manager
Supervises First Responder
Specifications
Education/Knowledge, Skills, Attributes, Experience & Other Required Details:
First Medical Degree from a reputable University.
Current practising license by MDCN.
Certification in AHA certified courses such as ALS,BLS, ATLS, PALS
Minimum 2-3 years post qualification experience
Experience working in an emergency response setting (ER, ICU, Ambulance, Trauma ceters) is an added advantage.
Demonstrate ability for required physical strength and resilience for job role
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