Overview
Emergency Medical Technician Jobs in Al Ain, UAE/Dubai at NMC healthcare LLC
Position: Emergency Medical Technician -Basic
Responsibilities
Ensures both personnel and vehicle readiness and availability to respond to accident or sudden illness or emergencies. Responds to medical emergency calls, drives to the scene, and provides basic life support to victims before they are transported to the hospital.
Evaluates the nature and extent of illness or injury to determine the right course of actions. Conducts patient assessment, including interpretation of ECG, and provides medical aid such as AED, CPR, and prevents spinal damage, ventilation, control severe bleeding, prevent shock, bandage wounds, etc. Administers activated charcoal, oral glucose, and oxygen. Constantly assesses the patient en route to the emergency facility and 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 and provides basic emergency pre hospital patient care to the ill and injured prior to and during ambulance transfer, and transfers information to the receiving facility. Maintains operational and functional readiness of ambulance unit, medical and other equipment to ensure continuity of emergency services.
Works closely with communications officers, field supervisors, emergency department and other hospital personnel, the police department, the fire department, 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, and transporting patients to the ambulance and on to a medical facility, reassuring patients and bystanders, avoiding mishandling, and providing additional emergency care following established protocols. Follows established departmental policies, procedures and objectives, continuous quality improvement objectives, and safety, environmental, and infection control standards in the performance of duties. Inspects and cleans ambulance and equipment, reviews and restocks all medical equipment to ensure 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
- Conduct primary and secondary patient examinations
- Take and record vital signs
- Utilize non invasive diagnostic devices
- Properly use oropharyngeal and nasopharyngeal airway devices
- Open and maintain airway by positioning the patient’s head
- Provide CPR and rescue breathing for infant, children, and adults
- Provide care for soft tissue injuries and control bleeding through direct pressure
- Provide care for suspected fractures
- Immobilize using spinal board, cervical collar, and splints
- Assist with pre hospital childbirth
- Calm down the victim’s family members
- Ventilate with a non invasive positive pressure delivery device
- Provide care for suspected shock, including the use of pneumatic anti shock garment
- Obtain capillary blood specimen for blood glucose monitoring
- Administer epinephrine by subcutaneous injection or automatic injection device for anaphylaxis
- Administer aspirin for suspected myocardial infarction
- Operate bag valve mask device with reservoir
- Perform cardiac defibrillation with an automatic external defibrillator
- Perform tracheobronchial tube suctioning on endotracheal intubated patient
- Understand the use of body substance isolation
- Understand basic medical legal principles
- Function within only the scope of care as defined by state, region, and local regulatory agencies
- Comply with regulations on the handling of the deceased, notify authorities, and arrange protection of property and evidence at the scene
- Determine that the vehicle is in proper mechanical condition
- Maintain familiarity with specialized equipment used by service
- Attend continuing education and refresher training programs
- Complete a clear and accurate pre hospital emergency care report from all patient contacts and provide a copy of the report to the senior EMT
Qualifications
Certificate of an internationally recognized EMT-Basic course or equivalent with a minimum of 4 weeks duration and a 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…
Title: Emergency Medical Technician
Company: NMC healthcare LLC
Location: Al Ain, UAE/Dubai
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