Technician

Job Description

Education, Experience & Competencies required: Education: Graduate/Post Graduate in Emergency & Trauma Care Technology Experience: Freshers / 1+ Year of Experience Job Competence Job Knowledge, Job Skills, Quality and Safety Consciousness Commitment & Initiative Punctuality, Initiative & Learning, Adherence to work ethics, Dependability Interpersonal Relations Team work, Effective communication, Positive & Empathetic attitude, Presentability Specific Job Related Competencies Knowledge of emergency trauma technician procedures, Excellent Communication Skills, Patient and Empathy Roles and Responsibilities Department: Accident & Emergency Unit: KMC Hospital Ambedkar Circle Mangalore Position Reports to: Functional Head: In charge Critical Care Sub Functional Reporting to: In charge Accident & Emergency Dept. Administrative Head: Manager – Operations Profile of reportees: Direct : Nil Indirect : Nil Key Responsibilities: Determines the nature and extent of illness or injury present and establishes the priorities for emergency care & transport. Based on assessment findings, renders appropriate medical care to patients of all ages, while remaining in the scope of SOP. Duties include: Initial assessment and support treatment for life threatening conditions Obtaining a history and vital signs Performing a detailed or focused assessment Performing CPR Controlling haemorrhage Protecting patient from environment Opening and maintaining a clear airway Ventilating patients Bandaging and dressing wounds Immobilizing fractures Managing respiratory, cardiac, diabetic, allergic, behavioural and environmental emergencies Treating suspected poisonings Administering oxygen Responds to emergency calls to provide efficient and immediate care to the critically ill and injured, and transports the patient to the hospital Safely transfers patients to ambulance, or the concerned mode of transport. Performs triaging of patients and management of mass casualty situations Lifts patients, backboards and stretches in a safe manner using proper body mechanics Reports to the CMO/ Incoming consultant at the emergency department on the patient’s condition and intervention performed, nature and extent o the injuries, the number of patients, vital signs and treatment rendered Maintains control over the scene by reassuring patients and bystanders, working with confidence and efficiency, and avoiding undue haste and mishandling Proper management and maintenance of emergency supplies and equipment Attends continuing medical education sessions in order to maintain proficiency as required by local protocols and the state Any other work assigned by the in charge