EMT-Basic: Fire & Medical Response in Kuwait

V2X, Inc.; Kuwait; On-site; KWD 10,000 - 17,000; Full time

Job summary

V2X, Inc. seeks an EMT-Basic to provide emergency medical response in Kuwait in support of WEXMAC.

The role requires residency in Kuwait and authorization to work, with readiness to respond to fire/medical calls and carry out EMS duties on scene and during transport to hospital. The ideal candidate holds National EMT-Basic, CPR/BLS, First Aid, fluent English, and at least two years of emergency health care and ambulance experience; a Bachelor’s degree or higher is an asset.

Qualifications

• Nationally Registered as an EMT-Basic.
• Holds a CPR/BLS and First Aid certifications.
• Bachelor’s Degree or above is an attribute.

Responsibilities

• Maintains readiness for emergency call response; responds to fire, medical, and related emergency calls when dispatched and takes proper action.
• Educates staff and public on fire safety/prevention; and performs Fire Department activities.
• Responds to emergency calls, assesses the situation, obtains a basic medical history and physical examination of the patient, and provides emergency care at the scene and during transit to the hospital.
• Uses necessary medical equipment to assess the patient and ascertains the extent of their injuries or illness.
• Communicates with the paramedic and the Medical Officer about the patient's condition, status, and arrival time.
• Familiar with standard concepts, practices, and procedures within EMS operations.
• Relies on experience and judgment to plan and accomplish goals.
• Performs a variety of tasks.

Skills

EMT-Basic

CPR/BLS

First Aid

English fluency

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher

Job description

V2X, Inc. seeks an EMT-Basic to provide emergency medical response in Kuwait in support of WEXMAC.

The role requires residency in Kuwait and authorization to work, with readiness to respond to fire/medical calls and carry out EMS duties on scene and during transport to hospital. The ideal candidate holds National EMT-Basic, CPR/BLS, First Aid, fluent English, and at least two years of emergency health care and ambulance experience; a Bachelor’s degree or higher is an asset.