Paramedic

NEW

REF 1676052

NEW

11 hours ago | Abu Dhabi | full time

Description: We are looking for an experienced paramedic to be a member of our team of healthcare professionals. Your primary responsibility will be to provide swift emergency medical care that will include responding to emergency calls, performing various medical procedures, administering medication, when needed, and transporting patients to healthcare facilities. You must be able to work in a fast-paced, high-pressure environment.

To be successful in this role you must be committed to providing the best patient care. You will be compassionate, focused, and able to collaborate with other first responders, such as police officers and firefighters.

Paramedic Responsibilities:

-Driving the ambulance and/or other emergency vehicles.
-Responding to emergency calls and radio transmissions.
-Assessing patients on the scene and making preliminary diagnoses.
-Providing emergency medical treatment, including administering medication, pain relief, intravenous infusions, and dressing wounds/injuries.
-Employing specialist equipment, such as ventilators and defibrillators, when needed.
-Transporting patients to the emergency department of healthcare facilities, such as hospitals.

Requirements: Proven experience as a paramedic
Knowledge of medical procedures, terminology and medications
Ability to stay calm and make the right decisions in adverse conditions
Adaptable with a great deal of stamina
Excellent working knowledge of medical equipment and devices
Integrity and compassion towards human pain
Valid driver’s license
Certified CPR Instructor
High school diploma; Licensed Paramedic is a must