Paramedic - Radford Transport - FT
Core
Administers life support care and transport to patients in pre-hospital settings, responding to medical emergencies and protecting life.
Role type
Paramedic (acute and non-acute care)
Builds
Emergency medical response and patient transport services
Domain
Healthcare / Emergency Medical Services
Required skills
ACLS, PALS, Haz Mat Awareness, NRP, PHTLS or BTLS, IV drug administration, intubation, defibrillation, patient assessment, emergency procedures, driving
Preferred skills
Pediatric care specialization, advanced transport medical knowledge
Technologies
Ambulance equipment, medical monitoring devices
Responsibilities
Assess nature and extent of illness or injury to establish medical procedures; Administer emergency procedures such as extrication, intubation, and defibrillation; Observe, record, and report patient condition to physician or command center; Maintain current on treatment techniques and protocol changes; Transport patients to hospital and non-hospital sites observing safety guidelines; Check daily units, clean and stock supplies, and report malfunctions.