Emergency Medical Technician - Abu Dhabi
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Responsibilities:Responds to medical emergency calls, drives to the scene, and provides basic and advanced life support to victims before they are transported to the hospital.Evaluates the nature and extent of illness/injury to determine the right course of action. Conducts patient assessment, 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, proper techniques to control bleeding and shock, and stabilizes the 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 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 EMT paramedics in efficient advanced 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 transfers information to receiving facility.Maintains operational and functional readiness of ambulance unit, medical, and other equipment to ensure a continuum of emergency services.Works closely with communications officers, field supervisors, emergency department and other hospital personnel, police department, 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, transporting the patient to the ambulance and on to a medical facility, reassuring patients and bystanders, avoiding mishandling the 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 the ambulance and equipment; reviews and restocks all medical equipment to ensure their completeness and operational readiness at all times, in consultation and collaboration with the 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.Properly uses oropharyngeal & nasopharyngeal airway devices.Opens and maintains the 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 pre-hospital childbirth.Calms down the victim's 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.Operates bag valve mask device with reservoir.Performs cardiac defibrillation with an automatic external defibrillator.Performs tracheobronchial tube suctioning on endotracheally intubated patients.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 pre-hospital emergency care report from all patient contacts and provides a copy of the report accordingly.Minimum Requirements: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 the 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.
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