Emergency Medical Technician - Advanced

NMC Healthcare LTD

Abu Dhabi

AED 50,000 - 200,000

Job description

Responds to medical emergency calls, drives to the scene, and provides basic and advanced life support to victims before transportation to the hospital.
Evaluates the nature and extent of illness/injury to determine the right course of action. Conducts patient assessments, including interpretation of ECG.
Rescues and extricates victims of accidents, sudden illness, or entrapment using proper rescue and medical techniques.
Communicates with medical personnel and treatment facilities to obtain instructions regarding further treatment and/or to arrange reception of patients to the appropriate facility.
Manages critically injured/ill patients by providing medical aid such as AED/Defibrillator, CPR, and proper techniques to control bleeding and shock to stabilize their condition.
Performs peripheral intravenous cannulation and administers intravenous medications except narcotics and controlled medications.
Administers Glucagon Hypokit for hypoglycemia.
Administers activated charcoal, oral glucose, and oxygen.
Administers epinephrine by subcutaneous injection or automatic injection device for anaphylaxis.
Administers aspirin/sub-lingual nitroglycerin for suspected myocardial infarction.
Constantly assesses the patient en route to the emergency facility, administering additional care as indicated or directed by medical control.

Internationally recognized EMT-P course or equivalent (minimum two (2) years course duration) or minimum of two (2) years Associate degree in EMT.
Valid BLS, ACLS, PALS, PHTLS Certification and at least two (2) years of experience.
Currently licensed in country of origin and with DOH license to practice in Abu Dhabi, UAE.
Fluent in spoken & written English; Arabic language is desirable but not essential.

Full Time