Ambulance Driver

1. Safe Emergency Vehicle Operation

• Operate ambulances safely, efficiently, and in compliance with UAE traffic laws, ensuring timely arrival at emergency scenes and healthcare facilities.
• Maintain control of the vehicle under all conditions, including high-pressure response situations, using defensive and emergency driving techniques.

2. Patient Transportation & Assistance

• Transport patients to and from medical facilities, emergency sites, clinics, or hospitals with care and professionalism.
• Assist EMTs, paramedics, or nurses with loading/unloading patients, securing stretchers, and ensuring patient comfort and safety during transit.

3. Ambulance Readiness & Maintenance

• Perform pre-shift inspections of the ambulance — checking fuel, oil, tires, lights, sirens, and safety equipment.
• Keep the ambulance clean, organized, and stocked, ensuring all medical and emergency gear is functional and accessible.
• Report any vehicle issues or safety concerns immediately to supervisors.

4. Compliance with Safety Standards

• Hold a valid UAE driving license suitable for operating emergency vehicles and complete any required road-safety or ambulance-specific training. Department of Health Abu Dhabi
• Follow all Department of Health (DoH) and EMS protocols, and ensure participation in training or quality assurance activities as required. Department of Health Abu Dhabi

5. Communication & Coordination

• Maintain clear and professional communication with the emergency medical dispatch center, EMT/paramedic crew, and receiving medical facilities.
• Understand and work within Abu Dhabi’s EMS system and protocols to support coordinated emergency responses.

6. Record-Keeping and Reporting

• Keep detailed transport logs, including times, destinations, vehicle checks, and patient hand-off details.
• Report incidents, near-misses, injuries, or equipment failures to the appropriate authority promptly.

7. Basic Support During Emergencies

• Provide basic first aid assistance, such as helping with oxygen equipment or monitoring patients during transit when required and within scope of training. Velents
• Support EMTs/paramedics with non-clinical tasks during emergency responses.

8. Professional Conduct

• Represent the ambulance service professionally, staying calm, respectful, and compassionate with patients and families.
• Demonstrate reliability and punctuality, as ambulance operations require 24/7 readiness.

Skills & Requirements (Typical for Abu Dhabi EMS Roles)

• Valid UAE driving license with ambulance.
• Proven experience driving emergency or light vehicles; prior ambulance driver experience preferred.
• Basic first aid / BLS certification is an advantage.
• Strong sense of responsibility, time management, and teamwork skills.

Job Type: Permanent

Pay: AED2,500.00 - AED3,000.00 per month