Paramedic
Core
Responds to dispatched calls within a defined geographic coverage area to provide advanced life support and patient care in pre-hospital settings.
Role type
Paramedic (Emergency Medical Services)
Builds
Advanced life support services for the community
Domain
Healthcare / Emergency Medical Services
Deliverable
physical/clinical work
Required skills
Patient assessment, historical data collection, two-way communications, regional triage protocols, vehicle and equipment operation, written documentation, patient safety management, coordination with Fire and Rescue
Preferred skills
Preceptor skills, orientation of new personnel, process improvement identification
Technologies
Two-way communications systems, Emergency Medical Services Vehicle
Responsibilities
Respond to dispatched calls, perform patient assessment and convey findings to Medical Commander, effect patient care within scope of practice, conduct vehicle and equipment surveys, complete written reports of patient encounters, participate in patient safety improvement programs, coordinate with local Fire and Rescue personnel
Seniority
Regular full-time employee