Parademic Job Description Sample

This paramedic sample job description can be used to help you create a job advert that will attract candidates who are qualified for the job. Feel free to revise this job description to meet your specific job duties and job requirements.

Job Title: Paramedic

Paramedic Job Purpose:

Responds immediately to emergency 999 calls to deliver medical assistance. Evaluates sick or injured patient's condition and offers treatment necessary before hospital admission. Transports patient to nearest appropriate medical facility in ambulance. Collaborates with ambulance technicians, emergency medical technicians, emergency care assistants, and other emergency medical responders to deliver patient care. Maintains ambulance and medical equipment therein. Acts as senior medical professional at the scene of emergencies or accidents.

Paramedic Job Duties:

  • Responds to requests for emergency medical assistance in ambulance with other emergency healthcare providers
  • Assesses medical condition of patients at scene
  • Plans and administers requisite treatment immediately, either at scene or en route to hospital
  • Utilises sophisticated medical equipment, such as defibrillators and ventilation machines, to revive and stabilise patients
  • Performs urgent surgical procedures, such as intubation, as needed
  • Equips injured limbs with splints when necessary
  • Dresses wounds and minimises excessive bleeding
  • Administers medications using intravenous drip
  • Prepares patient for safe ambulance transport using backboards, gurneys, stretchers, and other restraints
  • Drives ambulance or other emergency vehicles
  • With additional training, operates a helicopter as part of an air ambulance crew
  • Communicates and documents patients' conditions to other members of medical crew, such as emergency doctors and nurses, upon arrival at medical facility
  • Cleans and restocks ambulance equipment after responding to call

Paramedic Job Skills and Qualifications:

Works Well under Pressure, High Stress Tolerance, Quick Thinker, Strong Troubleshooting and Analytical Skills, Compassion, Good Listening Skills, Excellent Verbal Communication Skills, Team Player, Physical Fitness and Strength, Familiar with Medical Technology, Sound Judgement and Decision-Making

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