Paramedic
Core
Responds to pre-hospital patient encounters to enhance community advanced life support services, performing patient assessment, treatment, and transfer coordination.
Role type
Paramedic (Pre-hospital Emergency Care)
Builds
Pre-hospital emergency response and patient stabilization
Domain
Healthcare / Emergency Medical Services
Deliverable
physical/clinical work
Required skills
Patient assessment, Advanced Life Support, Emergency triage, Vehicle operation, Medical documentation, Team coordination
Preferred skills
Preceptor skills, Patient safety improvement, Process optimization
Technologies
Two-way communications systems, Emergency Medical 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 for patient encounters; Coordinate with local Fire and Rescue personnel; Participate in patient safety improvement programs.
Seniority
Entry-level (requires completion of Specialty Training Program)