Paramedic

Job Description

A Paramedic provides immediate pre-hospital emergency medical care to patients experiencing accidents, injuries, sudden illnesses, and other medical emergencies. Responsibilities include assessing patients, performing emergency medical interventions, administering approved medications, providing basic and advanced life support within the authorized scope of practice, stabilizing patients, and safely transferring them to healthcare facilities. The role also involves operating emergency medical equipment, maintaining patient records, and coordinating with emergency response teams.

Qualification & Experience:

• Diploma or bachelor’s degree in Paramedicine, Emergency Medical Services (EMS), or an equivalent recognized qualification.

• Valid UAE health authority license or eligibility (DHA, DOH, or MOHAP), as applicable.

• Previous experience in ambulance services, emergency medical care, or pre-hospital settings is preferred.

• Strong knowledge of emergency patient assessment, triage, and trauma management.

• Competence in Basic Life Support (BLS) and Advanced Life Support (ALS) procedures, as appropriate to the licensed scope.

• Current BLS and ACLS certifications; PHTLS or equivalent trauma training is an advantage.

• Ability to manage medical emergencies, injuries, cardiac events, and respiratory distress.

• Knowledge of emergency medical equipment, patient transport, and ambulance safety procedures.

• Strong decision-making, communication, and teamwork skills, with the ability to work under pressure.