Emergency Medical Technician - Basic

NMC Healthcare; Abu Dhabi; On-site; AED 60,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

An established healthcare provider in Abu Dhabi is seeking an Emergency Medical Technician (EMT) to respond to emergency medical calls and provide essential pre-hospital care. The successful candidate will have completed an internationally recognized EMT Basic course, possess a valid DOH license, and have at least two years of experience. Strong communication skills and proficiency in English are essential. The role offers an opportunity to contribute to patient care in a dynamic environment.

Qualifications

• Graduate of an internationally recognized EMT – Basic course with at least 4 weeks duration.
• Minimum of 2 years of experience and currently licensed in country of origin.
• Valid DOH license to practice in Abu Dhabi, UAE.

Responsibilities

• Respond to medical emergency calls and provide basic life support.
• Conduct patient assessment and administer necessary medical aid.
• Ensure operational readiness of ambulance and emergency equipment.
• Provide effective communication and reassurance to patients and bystanders.

Skills

Basic life support

Emergency response

Patient assessment

CPR and AED usage

Communication skills

Education

EMT – Basic course or equivalent

Job description

NMC Healthcare is the largest private healthcare company in the UAE and ranks amongst the leading fertility service providers in the world. Over the last forty three years, NMC has earned the trust of millions, thanks to its personalized care, genuine concern and a sincere commitment to the overall well-being of the patient.

NMC was the first company from Abu Dhabi to list on the London Stock Exchange and is now part of the premium FTSE 100 Index, an elite club of top 100 blue‑chip companies by market cap. NMC's strategic acquisitions coupled with its legacy institutions have allowed us to fill the service gap in our healthcare delivery system and offer a continuum of care to patients

Job Description

• Responds to the medical emergency calls, drives to the scene and provides basic 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.
• Provides medical aid such as AED, CPR, prevents spinaldamage, ventilation, control severe bleeding; prevent shock, bandaging wounds, etc., to stabilize their condition.
• Administration of activated charcoal, oral glucose and oxygen.
• 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 basic 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.
• 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.
• Respond to calls from communications dispatcher, use appropriate radio communication skills, read GPS maps, drive the ambulance safely to and from the scene of injury or illness, use the most expeditious route, and observe traffic ordinances and regulation - with the goal to locate the patient needing EMS services in the shortest response time possible.
• Assists in lifting, carrying, transporting patient to ambulance and on to a medical facility, reassuring patients and bystanders, avoiding mishandling patient and undue haste, and to provide additional emergency care following established protocols.
• Follow established departmental policies, procedures and objectives, continuous quality improvement objectives, and safety, environmental, and/or infection control standards in the performance of duties.
• Inspect and clean ambulance and equipments; 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.
• 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.
• Administer epinephrine by subcutaneous injection or automatic injection device for anaphylaxis.
• Administer aspirin for suspected myocardial infarction.
• 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 to the senior EMT.

Qualifications

• A graduate of internationally recognized EMT – Basic course or equivalent with minimum 4 weeks duration and valid BLS Certification.
• At least two (2) years of experience.
• Currently licensed in 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.

Additional Information

We embrace diversity and equal opportunity in a serious way. We are committed to building a team that represents a variety of backgrounds, perspectives, and skills. The more inclusive we are, the better our work will be