Paramedic

Job Description

Title: Paramedic

Company Name: RDRS Bangladesh

Vacancy: 01

Age: At most 40 years

Job Location: Lalmonirhat

Salary: Tk. 20000 (Monthly)

Experience:

• At least 1 year

• Diploma or bachelor’s degree in Nursing / Midwifery

• Diploma in Paramedical Technology (Ophthalmic/Relevant field)

• Training or experience in ophthalmology (preferred)

• Registration with the Bangladesh Nursing and Midwifery Council (BNMC)

• At least 1 year

• Age At most 40 years

• Experience in hospital or clinic (eye care preferred)

• Knowledge of basic eye anatomy and eye diseases

• Ability to operate ophthalmic equipment

• Good communication and patient-handling skills

• Attention to detail and hygiene practices

• Ability to work in a team with doctors and technicians

The paramedic will support ophthalmologists in delivering quality eye care services, assist in diagnostic and surgical procedures, and provide compassionate patient care in both clinical and outreach settings.

Clinical & Patient Care

• Prepare patients for eye examinations and surgical procedures

• Take patient history and record vital signs

• Assist in administering medications (eye drops, ointments, injections as prescribed)

• Ensure patient comfort and safety throughout treatment

Patient Education

• Instruct patients on proper use of eye drops and medications

• Education on eye hygiene and preventive care

• Counsel patients with chronic eye diseases (e.g., glaucoma, diabetic retinopathy)

 Ophthalmic Procedures & Assistance

• Assist ophthalmologists during examinations and minor surgeries

• Conduct basic eye tests:

  • Visual acuity

  • Tonometry (eye pressure measurement)

  • Refraction assistance

• Clean, sterilize, and maintain ophthalmic instruments

Operation Theatre (OT) Duties

• Prepare OT for eye surgeries (e.g., cataract, pterygium)

• Maintain strict infection prevention and control (IPC) protocols

• Assist surgeons during procedures when required

• Monitor patients pre- and post-operatively

 Post-Operative & Follow-Up Care

• Provide post-surgery nursing care

• Educate patients on medication usage and recovery process

• Schedule and manage follow-up visits

• Prepare patients for eye surgeries (e.g., cataract, DCR, DCT)

• Maintain sterile environment in operation theatre (OT)

• Assist during surgeries when required

• Provide post-operative care and monitor patient recovery

• Educate patients on post-surgery care and medication use.

 Emergency & Outreach Support

• Provide first aid and assist in eye emergencies

• Participate in community eye camps and screening programs

• Support awareness activities on eye health.

Administrative Responsibilities

• Maintain accurate patient records and reports

• Assist in patient registration and workflow management

• Ensure availability of medical supplies and medicines.

Additional Responsibilities

• Support in community eye screening programs

• Assist in outreach camps and awareness campaigns

• Assist  in optical dispensing and patient counselling for refractive issues, including guidance on the selection and care of eyeglasses.

• Other Benefit will be given as per organizational policy & availability of project budget