Western Trained Advanced Care ParamedicsACP - Abu Dhabi

Via Medica Intl; Abu Dhabi; On-site; AED 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is looking for an Advanced Care Paramedic to join their dynamic team in Abu Dhabi. This role involves performing comprehensive patient assessments, ensuring the ambulance is equipped and maintained, and collaborating with medical staff to deliver high-quality care. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in emergency medical services, possess relevant certifications, and demonstrate excellent communication and teamwork skills. This is a fantastic opportunity to contribute to a vital healthcare project and make a meaningful impact in the community.

Qualifications

• Minimum 2 years of experience as Advanced Care Paramedic required.
• Must have valid BLS, ACLS, PALS, PHTLS/ITLS certifications.

Responsibilities

• Perform head-to-toe assessments on patients of all ages.
• Ensure ambulance is mechanically sound and properly equipped.
• Organize patient care to enhance team quality.

Skills

Patient Assessment

Emergency Care

Communication Skills

Inventory Control

Teamwork

Education

Bachelor's Degree in EMS/Paramedicine

Tools

Ambulance Equipment

Medical Equipment

Job description

Via Medica International Healthcare LLC is seeking a qualified Advanced Care Paramedic to join our team for one of our projects in Abu Dhabi UAE.

Requirements:

• Bachelor's Degree in EMS/Paramedicine or Equivalent (minimum 3 years course duration)
• Must have Valid BLS, ACLS, PALS, PHTLS/ITLS
• Minimum of 2 years of experience post-registration/certification as Advanced Care Paramedic
• Must have a valid license from Abu Dhabi, Austria, Australia, Belgium, Canada, Denmark, Finland, France, Germany, Iceland, Ireland, Luxembourg, Netherlands, New Zealand, Norway, Singapore, South Africa, Sweden, Switzerland, UK, USA

Main Tasks and Responsibilities:

The following duties are normal for this position. The omission of specific statements of the duties does not exclude them from the classification if the work is similar, related, or a logical assignment for this classification.

Essential Functions:

1. Performs a head-to-toe assessment on all patients and reassessments as per policy including neonatal, pediatric, adolescent, geriatric patients, and the general patient population.
2. Verifies that the assigned ambulance is mechanically sound and properly equipped at the start of a shift.
3. Evaluates the nature and acuity of the illness or injury.
4. Ensures that all medical and non-medical equipment is maintained, checked, and serviced including the onsite ambulance and emergency care equipment as per VMIH policies.
5. Organizes patient care in a manner that contributes to the overall quality of the team.
6. Communicates information pertinent to the transfer of the patient (i.e., admissions, ER transfer).
7. Interacts professionally with staff members, physicians, and patients.
8. Demonstrates the ability to be flexible, organized, and function under stressful situations.
9. Demonstrates the value of team concept on a consistent basis.
10. Ensures that all patient files and data collection is maintained to the highest standard while ensuring confidentiality.
11. Handles inventory control of emergency and disposables.
12. Ensures full compliance on audits, stock control, incident and accident reporting, controlled medication reporting, and onsite continued training and development.
13. Prepares and submits all weekly and monthly reports shared with onsite clinic manager.
14. Ensures continuous quality management throughout the clinic.
15. Completes a full and comprehensive handover to relief paramedic after every shift.

General Functions:

1. Operates an assigned motor vehicle; maintains cleanliness of and fuels vehicle; checks tire inflation and fluid levels; requests or schedules service and/or repairs as needed.
2. Substitutes for other supervisors and/or coworkers during their temporary absence; provides guidance, training, and/or assistance to other department personnel.
3. May be required to be on twenty-four-hour call as deemed necessary. In the event of a declared state of emergency, employees in this classification may be called to work during days or hours other than those for which they are regularly scheduled.
4. Personally responsible for protecting paper records, computer records, and other devices associated with confidential public health information or data.
5. Ensures legal compliance by monitoring and implementing applicable UAE labour laws at all times.
6. Participates in regular quality audits by ensuring compliance of evidence/documents at all times.
7. Carries out ad-hoc tasks and/or project work as directed to support the Department/Division to deliver strategy.
8. Required from time to time to undertake other duties of similar nature as reasonably required by the line manager.

Required Experience:

Senior IC