Paramedic
Core
Responds to 911 calls and provides life support patient care in a pre-hospital setting, directing care plans and transporting patients.
Role type
Paramedic (pre-hospital emergency medical services)
Builds
Emergency medical response and patient transport services
Domain
Healthcare / Emergency Medical Services
Deliverable
physical/clinical work
Required skills
Advanced life support, IV pump operation, ventilator management, vehicle operation, patient documentation, narcotics handling
Preferred skills
Pediatric Advanced Life Support, fitness for duty testing
Technologies
Ventilators, IV pumps, advanced life support equipment
Responsibilities
Responds to 911 calls, directs care plan on scene, transports patients, maintains and operates ambulance vehicle, sets up and uses advanced medical equipment, documents patient care and provides reports to receiving facilities.
Seniority
Entry-level to Mid-level (requires 4 years experience or degree)