Paramedic

NEW

REF 1629446

NEW

34 hours ago | Dubai | 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.

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.
Monitoring and tending to patients while in transit.
Communicating with medical staff at healthcare facilities in order to provide patient information, including medical condition and treatment plan.
Writing and submitting accurate incident and patient reports.
Cleaning the ambulance/emergency vehicle and maintaining medical equipment.

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