Paramedic

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

Job summary

A medical transport company in Abu Dhabi is seeking a qualified Flight Paramedic to deliver comprehensive patient care during transport. Candidates should possess a Master’s in Emergency Medical Care, relevant paramedic certifications, and a minimum of five years of experience, including air medical service. The role involves managing patient care effectively, ensuring safety during transport, and adhering to stringent medical protocols. Ideal for experienced professionals passionate about providing critical care in the air.

Qualifications

• 5 years experience as a paramedic, including 1 year in air medical service.
• Current AHA CPR certification for adults and children.
• Experience with HEMS is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Provide direct patient care during transport.
• Manage patient's Plan of Care based on standards.
• Ensure aircraft is stocked with necessary supplies.

Skills

Patient care

Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS)

Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS)

Pre-hospital Trauma Life Support (PHTLS/ITLS)

Flight medical assistance

Education

Master’s in Emergency Medical Care or equivalent

Job description

Responsibilities

• Provide direct patient care for patients during transport, including infants (1‑12 months), children (1‑12 years), adolescents (13‑17 years), adults (18‑72 years), and geriatric (72+ years).
• Manage the Plan of Care for each patient based on appropriate standards, policies, and procedures.
• Ensure the aircraft is stocked with appropriate supplies and equipment and that all equipment is accounted for per the daily checklist.
• Complete a thorough patient examination and history on each patient encountered and develop an appropriate plan of care based upon the findings.
• Provide prompt and compassionate patient care that is clinically appropriate based on the SAR Flight Paramedic’s training, paramedic registration regulations, and company protocols.
• Carefully package and move the patient in such a way as to not aggravate the patient’s condition or cause injury.
• Ensure safe transportation of the patient to an appropriate destination while providing constant monitoring of the patient’s condition and any necessary treatment or intervention en‑route.
• Notify the senior or chief flight paramedic of aircraft movements, departure and arrival times, patient condition, and interventions performed en‑route.
• Ensure a proper transfer of care at destination, including notification of medical personnel and leaving a copy of the patient care report.
• Promptly clean, disinfect, and restock all equipment necessary to ensure the SAR aircraft’s availability to return to service as soon as possible.
• Unless relieved by a higher‑qualified individual, direct all aspects of pre‑hospital patient care.

Nationality

No Restriction

Qualification

• Master’s in Emergency Medical Care or equivalent.
• Flight medical assistant (FMA) or aviation health care provider (AHCP) or HEMS experience.
• Current AHA CPR certification for adults and children (Healthcare provider).
• Advanced Cardiac Life Support Certification (ACLS).
• Pediatric Advanced Life Support Certification (PALS).
• Pre‑hospital Trauma Life Support (PHTLS/ITLS).
• Desired: CRM/HUET or dangerous goods expertise.

Experience

• Must have 5 years experience as a paramedic, of which at least 1 year shall be in air medical service.
• Minimum 2 years post‑graduation.
• At least 1 year HEMS experience.