Emergency Medical Technician - Advanced

• Responds to medical emergency calls, drives to the scene and provides basic life support to victims before transport to hospital • Evaluate nature and extent of illness/injury to determine appropriate course of action; conduct patient assessment and 3-lead ECG • Provide medical aid such as AED, CPR, spinal motion restriction, ventilation, control severe bleeding, bandaging wounds to stabilize condition • Administer activated charcoal, oral glucose and oxygen • Constantly assess patient enroute to facility and administer additional care as indicated or directed by medical control • Maintain vehicles and medical and communication equipment and replenish first-aid equipment and supplies • Restock supplies in ambulance and replace used blankets, linens and other supplies • Clean all equipment following appropriate disinfecting protocols • Continuously reassure the patient enroute to the emergency facility • Assist EMT paramedics in advanced life support care • Perform direct illness/injury assessment and provide basic emergency pre-hospital patient care prior to and during ambulance transfer and transfer information to receiving facility • Maintain operational and functional readiness of ambulance unit, medical and other equipment • Work closely with communications officers, field supervisors, emergency department and other hospital personnel, police and fire departments to deliver emergency and non-emergency medical services • Respond to calls from communications dispatcher, use appropriate radio communication skills and fastest route to locate patient • Assist in lifting, carrying and transporting patients to ambulance and medical facility while reassuring patients and bystanders and avoiding mishandling • Follow departmental policies, procedures, quality improvement objectives, and safety/infection control standards • Inspect and clean ambulance and equipment; review and restock all medical equipment to ensure completeness and operational readiness • Conduct scene size-up • Conduct primary and secondary patient examinations • Take and record vital signs • Utilize non-invasive diagnostic devices • Properly use oropharyngeal & nasopharyngeal airway devices • Open and maintain airway by positioning patient's head • Provide CPR & rescue breathing for infants, children, and adults • Provide care for soft tissue injuries and control bleeding through direct pressure • Provide care for suspected fractures • Immobilization using spinal board, cervical collar, and splints • Calm down victims' family members • Ventilate with non-invasive positive pressure device • Provide care for suspected shock patients • Perform blood glucose monitoring • Administer Epinephrine Auto Injector for anaphylaxis • Administer aspirin for suspected myocardial infarction • Operate bag valve mask device with reservoir • Perform cardiac defibrillation with an automatic external defibrillator • Perform upper airway suctioning • Understand use of body substance isolation • Understand basic medical-legal principles • Function within scope of care defined by regulatory agencies • Comply with regulations on handling of deceased and protect property/evidence at scene • Ensure vehicle is in proper mechanical condition • Maintain familiarity with specialized equipment used by service • Attend continuing education and refresher training programs • Complete clear and accurate pre-hospital emergency care reports and provide copy to senior EMT • Perform cardiac monitoring - 3 Lead • Administer medication via intramuscular, intranasal, intravenous and via nebulizer • Insert intravenous cannula and administer crystalloids • Valid DOH License/Exam passed as EMT in Abu Dhabi • Graduate of internationally recognized EMT – Basic course or equivalent (minimum 4-6 weeks) with valid BLS Certification & PHTLS • At least two years of experience as Emergency Medical Technician • Currently licensed in country of origin and with DOH license to practice in Abu Dhabi, UAE • Fluent in spoken & written English; Arabic desirable but not essential • Driving license preferable but not mandatory