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Saudi Aramco's operations span the globe and the energy industry.
Sr. Emergency Medical Tech Paramedic
POSITION DESCRIPTION:
Performs triage at the scene of an emergency to determine priority of care. Provides advanced life support care to ill and/or injured patients in the pre-hospital care phase. Applies artificial airways, respiration and administers oxygen in required cases. Starts and administers intravenous fluids and performs other emergency medical procedures during ambulance ride. Involved in and contributes to disaster planning, drill and education/training.
SELECTION CRITERIA:
Minimum requires: Associate degree in recognized and accredited EMT Paramedic program. Must be fully registered and with four (4) years of experience post registration.
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Bachelor degree in EMT related field or nursing and four (4) years of experience post registration.
COMMENTS:
Rehabilitation & Therapeutic Services Division is part of Medical Technical Support Services Department.
The division provides a wide variety of diagnostic, preventable and therapeutic services. It is comprised of the Respiratory Care Services Unit, Cardiovascular Unit, Medical Nutrition Services Unit, Rehabilitation Services Unit and Emergency Medical Services Technical Unit.
SCOPE OF SERVICE:
Responds to any 110 emergency call (medical, trauma, tactical, etc.) or a disaster (mass casualty incident) by ground or air, triages victims at the scene, takes scene command, provides BLS (basic life support) and ALS (advanced life support) medical care for ill and/or injured patients in the pre-hospital settings and transports patients to appropriate medical care facilities. Ensures the readiness and preparedness of emergency disaster response in terms of ambulances, equipment and availability.
Assists in decontaminating contaminated patients in or out of hospital using appropriate HAZMAT gear.
Acts as part of the critical patient transfer team from one medical facility to another.
Organizes and participates in different types of drills including disaster drills in both industrial and community areas.
Participates in public education through health campaigns.
Plans and provides medical coverage in different types of minor and major events. |
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