Paramedic
Core
Responds to pre-hospital patient encounters to enhance community advanced life support services, performing patient assessment, care, and transfer protocols.
Role type
Paramedic (Pre-hospital Emergency Care)
Builds
Emergency medical response services for patients in the community
Domain
Healthcare / Emergency Medical Services
Deliverable
physical/clinical work
Required skills
Patient assessment, Emergency medical treatment, Vehicle and equipment operation, Documentation/reporting, Preceptorship, Patient safety management
Preferred skills
None stated
Technologies
Two-way communications systems, Emergency vehicles
Responsibilities
Respond to dispatched calls within geographic coverage area, Perform patient assessment and obtain historical data, Effect patient care within scope of practice, Conduct vehicle and equipment surveys, Complete written reports of patient encounters, Coordinate with local Fire and Rescue personnel, Participate in patient safety improvement programs
Seniority
Entry-level (requires completion of Specialty Training Program)