Paramedic

Job Purpose / Objective 

Administering emergency medical care to injured and critically ill in an emergency environment or while transporting them to other medical facility as a member of an emergency medical team

Key Responsibilities / Accountabilities  

• Provide care in the process of resuscitate patients in an emergency before hospital admission.
• Determine the priority under the supervision of line manager for required emergency care as outlined.
• Determine nature and extent of injury or illness and record patient information and vital signs.
• Provide medical care during emergency situations, such as CPR, AED, control bleeding, prevent spinal damages, etc.
• Lift and move patients as necessary for treatment and transportation to medical facilities.
• Monitor patient’s conditions and stabilizations while en-route to the hospitals.
• Operate emergency medical apparatus and equipment.
• Drive ambulance as needed.
• Maintain inventory of medical equipment and supplies and ensure equipment are working properly.
• Keep vehicle clean and in efficient operating condition.
• Help to calm down the family members of the victim and the public at the scene.
• Provide patient and family education as per the needs.
• Participate in person-centered care initiatives undertaken by HMG.
• Enrich patient experience with compassion, respect and dignity.
• Perform other applicable task and duties assigned within the realm of his/her knowledge, skills and abilities.

Education/ Professional Qualification

• Bachelor’s Degree in Emergency Medical Services

Experience 

• Fresh Graduate; preferably with one year experience

Professional Licensing / Certification / Training 

• BCLS, ACLS provider & Trauma Life Support
• Saudi Council