Paramedic
Core
Responds to dispatched calls within a defined geographic coverage area to enhance community advanced life support services.
Role type
Paramedic
Builds
Pre-hospital patient care and transport
Domain
Healthcare / Emergency Medical Services
Deliverable
physical/clinical work
Required skills
Patient assessment, Historical data collection, Two-way communications, Regional triage protocols, Treatment protocols, Transfer protocols, Scene control, Primary response direction, Vehicle and equipment survey, Equipment checks, Written documentation, Patient safety improvement, Process identification, Policy compliance, Fire and Rescue coordination
Preferred skills
Preceptor skills, Orientation of new personnel, Housekeeping duties
Technologies
Two-way communications systems, Emergency Medical Services Vehicle
Responsibilities
Respond to dispatched calls, Perform patient assessment and obtain historical data, Convey findings to Medical Commander, Effect patient care within scope of practice, Assume control position at scene, Conduct vehicle and equipment surveys, Complete written reports, Participate in orientation of new personnel, Provide preceptorships, Share in housekeeping duties, Participate in patient safety programs, Coordinate with Fire and Rescue personnel
Seniority
Regular employee