Emergency Medical Technician

Abu Dhabi Civil Defence Authority; Abu Dhabi; On-site; AED 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading authority in Abu Dhabi is seeking dedicated emergency medical personnel to provide ambulance services. The role involves responding to incidents, performing medical evaluations, and ensuring patient safety during transport. Ideal candidates will have a diploma in emergency medical services and relevant certifications, along with strong communication skills and the ability to work in high-pressure situations.

Qualifications

• Minimum of two years' experience in emergency medical services.
• Familiar with first aid medications and ambulance procedures.

Responsibilities

• Provides ambulance services and transports patients safely.
• Handles incident-related calls and performs medical evaluations.
• Secures scene safety and coordinates patient transfers.

Skills

Medical Ethics

Patient Safety

Emergency Response

Communication

Education

Diploma in Emergency Medical Services

Tools

BLS Certification

ACLS Certification

PALS Certification

Job description

Job Purpose: Providing ambulance services to patients and injured people at incident sites, transporting them safely to hospitals for treatment, participating in events and activities, responding to major accidents, triaging injured patients, and documenting all necessary medical interventions and patient information.

Job Tasks:

1. Understands professional ethics and the administrative system.
2. Understands and applies medical policies, protocols, and quality standards in patient safety.
3. Familiar with first aid medications, personal protective equipment, and ambulance sterilization procedures.
4. Prepares ambulance and medical devices at the start of shifts, ensuring readiness and proper logging.
5. Handles incident-related calls, evaluates risks, and responds appropriately, including requesting support and providing emotional support when needed.
6. Performs primary and secondary medical evaluations, manages airway, cardiac arrest, and administers medications via IV.
7. Deals with adult, maternity, and pediatric cases, including trauma and medical issues, and performs ECG analysis.
8. Transfers patients to hospitals, ensures proper documentation, and maintains ambulance hygiene post-call.
9. Familiar with hazardous materials handling, scene safety evaluation, and incident response for nuclear, radiological, chemical, and biological hazards.
10. Secures scene safety, provides medical treatment on-site, and coordinates patient transfer based on case severity.
11. Communicates effectively with team leaders, updates patient conditions, and prepares reports.
12. Practices safe driving, understands traffic regulations, and handles emergency driving scenarios.
13. Holds valid BLS, ACLS, PALS, and trauma certificates; minimum of two years' experience; diploma in emergency medical services.