Senior Paramedic

Summary

Provide oversight and guidance/direction to staff as assigned by the supervisor. Provide basic and advanced life support care to sick and injured persons in pre-hospital and in-hospital setting consistent with the King Faisal Specialist Hospital & Research Centre and Department of Emergency Medicine policies and protocols.

Essential Responsibilities and Duties

• Oversee and manage staff to maximize the operations and the services of the department.
• Liaise with different departments the operations and services of the Ambulance Services.
• Develop and utilize triage skills to provide optimal efficiency during calls.
• Manage projects and programs independently as assigned and is accountable for outcomes to the department Supervisor.
• Assist in Quality Assurance and Quality Improvement in the department, which may include audit of patient run sheets, skill improvement, etc.
• Follows all hospital related policies and procedures.
• Participates in self and other's education, training and development, as applicable.
• Performs other related duties as assigned.

Job Benefits

• Tax-Free income
• Married-Status contract
• Accommodations provided
• Relocation Allowance
• Free flights home
• Generous vacations (54 days)

Job Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Emergency Health Services with emphasis on Emergency Medical Services (EMS) (online programs cannot be considered).
• Minimum five years of current full-time experience working as a Paramedic.
• Two years of EMS management or supervisory experience.
• Current registration with The Basic Life Support (BLS), Advance Cardiac Life Support (ACLS), Pediatric Advance Life Support (PALS), Neonatal Resuscitation Program (NRP), and Prehospital Trauma Life Support (PHTLS).
• Must have a Current/Active Paramedic License.