Emergency Medical Technician - EMT / Driver
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ART Ambulance Services seeks a dedicated EMT/Driver in Dubai to provide patient care and safe transport in non-emergency and inter-facility settings. Responsibilities include responding to dispatch, delivering basic life support, operating and maintaining the ambulance, and documenting care.
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Overview
We are seeking a dedicated and skilled Emergency Medical Technician (EMT) to join our team in Dubai.
The EMT will be responsible for providing patient care and safe transport in non-emergency and inter-facility settings, while also operating the ambulance.
The ideal candidate is DCAS license-ready, holds a valid UAE driving licence, and has a strong commitment to patient care.
Responsibilities
- Respond promptly to dispatch and provide efficient, protocol-driven patient care
- Transport patients safely to, from, and between healthcare facilities
- Deliver basic life support and approved emergency medical procedures within EMT scope of practice
- Safely operate, clean, and maintain the ambulance and all onboard medical equipment
- Collaborate with clinical crew, receiving facilities, and first responders
- Accurately document patient information and care provided on the patient care record
Requirements
- **Valid UAE driving licence**
- appropriate to the vehicle class, with a clean driving record — this is a combined EMT/driver role
- **DataFlow (Primary Source Verification) completed and DCAS Prometric examination passed**
- — mandatory.
- Candidates must already be through these two steps at application stage
- **Valid DCAS professional EMT license — strongly preferred**
- , but not mandatory if DataFlow and Prometric are complete
- **Experience letters from previous employers — required.**
- Candidates must be able to produce formal experience letters verifying their work history (these underpin DataFlow verification and evidence the experience requirement below)
- Qualification pathway (per DCAS PQR): Academic Diploma in Emergency Medical Services (including 540 hours pre-hospital clinical practicum),
- or
- qualification as an Assistant Nurse or Registered Nurse
- Valid and current certifications:
- BLS, ACLS, and Trauma Life Support (ITLS or PHTLS)
- Experience (one of):
- Minimum 1 year as an EMT post-EMS qualification,
- or
- Minimum 2 years in ER / ICU / CCU (for nursing-qualified candidates)
- Commitment to maintaining annual CPD/CME and completing the DCAS OSCE for license renewal
- Excellent communication in English; Arabic (or other languages) is a strong advantage
- Ability to stay calm and make sound decisions under pressure
- Physical fitness to lift and carry patients and heavy equipment
- Clean, professional appearance
Preferred
- Valid active DCAS EMT license already in hand
- Prior experience in the Dubai/UAE medical or ambulance sector
- Good working knowledge of UAE roads and Dubai geography
Benefits
- Competitive salary package
- Health insurance coverage
- Opportunities for professional development and training
- Supportive and collaborative work environment
- Annual leave and other statutory benefits, as per UAE labor laws
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