PARAMEDIC

 EMS protocols, and advanced life support guidelines for adult and pediatric patients.

• Provide high quality care during treating injuries or illnesses, using proper techniques within paramedic scope of practice in conjunction with MNGHA medical protocols.

• Maintain safety of self, colleagues, patient and bystanders at all times.

• Assess the safety and hazards at the scene of an emergency.

• Ensure readiness and preparedness to respond to any emergency or crisis situation as required.

• Check, clean and restock the ambulance and equipment used for pre-hospital emergency medical care.

• Utilize specialized communication equipment to consult with On-line medical director and/or notify hospitals of transfer’s condition.

• Complete of all EMS detailed documentation either that is related to medical information or regularly performed as; ambulance, bags, monitor, e.g. medication checklists.

• Attend continuing medical education (CME) on an ongoing basis to maintain licensing and/or certification and the standards of knowledge and skills. Attend professional development courses and participate in professional research programs.

• Comply with department policies and procedures.

• Maintain the condition, operation and driving of the emergency vehicle.

• Maintain patient confidentiality at all times.

• Perform other job-related duties.

FUNCTIONAL PROFILE

Responsibility level | non-supervisory Systems and Equipment  • Emergency vehicle; area specific tools, equipment and system

• Health Information System; Microsoft Office Suite Relationships and Communications  

• Work-stream leads, subordinates

• Healthcare team, physicians, nurses, employees, community

• All involved internal and external disciplines (clinical and non-clinical) Decisions and Judgments  

• Ability to assess a situation quickly and act accordingly

• Expected to use critical-thinking skills to reach objective conclusions

• Ability to be punctual, arrive on time for duty, organize daily tasks and break time efficiently and effectively Mental Demands |

• High pressure environment

• Working with physically challenged/ immobile patients and other challenging cases

• Dealing with patients and their families Physical Demands |

• Irregular hours – with require working nights/evenings/holidays/on-call/shifts

• May require lifting heavy equipment, supplies or patients

• Good knowledge of local infrastructure (i.e. roads/streets/etc.)

• Maintain professional image, proper grooming and uniform at all time

Education:

bachelor's degree in emergency medical care or related discipline from an accredited institution – Essential Basic Life Support (BLS), Pre-Hospital Trauma Life Support (PHTLS), Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) and Pediatric Advanced Cardiac Life Support (PALS) – Essential Neonatal Resuscitation Program (NRP) and Critical Care Emergency Medical Transport Program (CCEMT-P) – Preferred Emergency Vehicle Operation Course (EVOC) – Preferred Registration with Saudi Commission for Health Specialties – Essential.

Work Experience:

Minimum of 3 (three) years as an Advanced Life Support (ALS) Paramedic or similar Paramedic functions in comparable setting/environment – Essential Other Requirement | Valid Saudi Driving License – Essential.

English Language Level