Emergency Medical Technician - Basic

Responds to the medical emergency calls, drives to the scene, and provides basic life support to the victims before they are transported to the hospital.

Evaluates the nature and extent of illness/injury to determine the right course of actions. Conduct patient assessment including interpretation of ECG.

Provides medical aid such as AED, CPR, prevents spinal damage, ventilation control, severe bleeding; prevents shock, bandaging wounds, etc. to stabilize their condition.

Administration of activated charcoal, oral glucose, and oxygen.

Constantly assesses the patient en route to the emergency facility, administers additional care as indicated or directed by medical control.

Maintains vehicles and medical and communication equipment and replenishes first aid equipment and supplies.

Restocks all supplies in the ambulance and replaces used blankets, linens, and other supplies.

Cleans all equipment following appropriate disinfecting protocols.

Continuously reassures the patient en route to the emergency facility.

Assists all EMT paramedics in efficient advanced life support care system.

Performs direct illness/injury assessment, provides basic emergency prehospital patient care to the ill and injured prior to and during ambulance transfer and transfer of information to receiving facility.

Maintains operational and functional readiness of ambulance unit, medical, and other equipment to ensure continuum of emergency services.

Works closely with communications officers, field supervisors, emergency department, and other hospital personnel, the police dept., the fire dept., and other individuals to deliver basic emergency and non-emergency medical services to the general public.

Responds to calls from communications dispatcher, uses appropriate radio communication skills, reads GPS maps, drives the ambulance safely to and from the scene of injury or illness, uses the most expeditious route, and observes traffic ordinances and regulations with the goal to locate the patient needing EMS services in the shortest response time possible.

Assists in lifting, carrying, transporting patient to ambulance and on to a medical facility, reassuring patients and bystanders, avoiding mishandling patient and undue haste, and providing additional emergency care following established protocols.

Follows established departmental policies, procedures, and objectives, continuous quality improvement objectives, and safety, environmental, and/or infection control standards in the performance of duties.

Inspects and cleans ambulance and equipment; reviews and restocks all medical equipment to ensure their completeness and operational readiness at all times in consultation and collaboration with field supervisor and in compliance with safety and infection control regulations and standards.

Conducts scene size-up.

Conducts primary and secondary patient examinations.

Takes and records vital signs.

Utilizes non-invasive diagnostic devices.

Properly uses oropharyngeal & nasopharyngeal airway devices.

Opens and maintains airway by positioning the patient's head.

Provides CPR & rescue breathing for infants, children, and adults.

Provides care for soft tissue injuries and controls bleeding through direct pressure.

Provides care for suspected fractures.

Immobilizes using spinal board, cervical collar, and splints.

Assists with prehospital childbirth.

Calms down the victims' family members.

Ventilates with a non-invasive positive pressure delivery device.

Provides care for suspected shock including the use of pneumatic anti-shock garment.

Obtains capillary blood specimen for blood glucose monitoring.

Administers epinephrine by subcutaneous injection or automatic injection device for anaphylaxis.

Administers aspirin for suspected myocardial infarction.

Operates bag valve mask device with reservoir.

Performs cardiac defibrillation with an automatic external defibrillator.

Performs tracheobronchial tube suctioning on endotracheal intubated patient.

Understands the use of body substance isolation.

Understands basic medical-legal principles.

Functions within only the scope of care as defined by state, region, and local regulatory agencies.

Complies with regulations on the handling of the deceased, notifies authorities, and arranges for protection of property and evidence at the scene.

Determines that the vehicle is in proper mechanical condition.

Maintains familiarity with specialized equipment used by service.

Attends continuing education and refresher training programs.

Completes a clear and accurate prehospital emergency care report from all patient contacts and provides a copy of the report to the senior EMT.

Qualifications :

• A graduate of internationally recognized EMT Basic course or equivalent with minimum 4 weeks duration and valid BLS Certification.
• 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.

Additional Information :

We embrace diversity and equal opportunity in a serious way. We are committed to building a team that represents a variety of backgrounds, perspectives, and skills. The more inclusive we are, the better our work will be.

Remote Work :

No

Employment Type :

Full-time