Emergency Medical Technician NMC Specialty Hospital Abu Dhabi

NMC Healthcare is currently looking to hire a candidate for the job role of a Emergency Medical Technician (Advance) NMC Specialty Hospital, Abu Dhabi, UAE. This is an Entry level full time job. And salary can range between 5000-9000 AED/month.

Responsibilities of Emergency Medical Technician

• Responds to the medical emergency calls, drives to the scene and provides basic and advanced  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.
• Rescuing and extricating victims of accidents, sudden illness or entrapment using proper rescue and medical techniques.
• Communicating 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, provide CPR, proper  techniques to control  bleeding and shock and stabilize the condition.
• Perform Peripheral intravenous cannulation and administer intravenous medications except Narcotics and controlled medications
• Administers crystalloid IV solutions
• Administers Glucagon Hypokit for hypoglycemia
• Administration of activated charcoal, oral glucose and oxygen.
• Administer epinephrine by subcutaneous injection or automatic injection device for anaphylaxis.
• Administer aspirin/Sub lingual Nitroglycerin for suspected myocardial infarction.
• Constantly assesses the patient enroute 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 replace used blankets, linens and other supplies.
• Cleans all equipment following appropriate disinfecting protocols.
• Continuously reassures the patient enroute to the emergency facility.
• Assists all EMT paramedics in efficient advance life support care system.
• Performs direct illness/injury assessment, provides Advanced emergency pre-hospital 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.

What you will do more

• Works closely with communications officers, field supervisors, emergency department and other hospital personnel, the police dep’t., the fire dep’t., and other individuals, to deliver basic emergency and non-emergency medical services to the general public.
• Inspect and clean ambulance and equipment’s; to review and restock 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.
• Conduct primary and secondary patient examinations.
• Take and record vital signs.
• Utilize non-invasive diagnostic devices.
• Properly use of oropharyngeal & nasopharyngeal airway devices.
• Open and maintain airway by positioning the patient’s head.
• Provide CPR & rescue breathing for infant, 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.
• 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.
• Operate bag valve mask device with reservoir.
• Perform cardiac defibrillation with an automatic external defibrillator.
• Perform 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.
• Determine that the vehicle is in proper mechanical condition.
• Maintains familiarity with specialized equipment used by service.
• Attends continuing education and refresher training programs.
• Complete a clear and accurate pre-hospital emergency care report from all patient contacts and provide copy of the report accordingly.

Requirements for Role of Emergency Medical Technician

• Internationally recognized EMT-P course or equivalent (Minimum two (2) years course duration) or minimum of two (2) years Associate degree in EMT And Hold a valid BLS, ACLS, PALS, PHTLS Certification
• At least two (2) years of experience.
• Currently licensed in country of origin and with DOH license to practice in Abu Dhabi, UAE.

Skills And Knowledge Desired

Fluent in spoken & written English, Arabic language is desirable, but not essential.

HR Executive NMC Specialty Hospital Dubai