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Are you a fit?
A good Paramedic builds, maintains and uses their knowledge of emergency medical procedures and their calm nature to administer excellent care to their patients. Paramedics should also adapt to different emergencies quickly, as they may encounter anything from car accidents, house fires or crime scenes within a given workday. They need to work well as part of a team to administer lifesaving treatment to patients. Further, a good Paramedic always strives to improve their medical knowledge by participating in continued education opportunities.
Description
- Provide emergency medical assistance, such as CPR or bandaging a wound
- Quickly and efficiently assess a patient’s condition and determine the best course of treatment
- Transport patients safely in an ambulance
- Provide first aid or life support to patients who are sick or injured
- Transfer patients to the emergency area of the hospital or other healthcare facility
- Report what they saw and did to doctors, nurses or other healthcare staff
- Document what kind of medical treatment was given to the patient from the moment of arriving at the scene to transferring the patient to the healthcare facility
- Replace, clean and buy inventory of supplies and equipment
- Listening skills to understand the patient’s extent of illness or injury
- Since Paramedics lift, kneel and bend throughout their job, they need to be physically fit
- Communication skills to speak clearly about the situation and procedures to patients and healthcare staff
- Problem solving skills for quickly understanding the patient status and symptoms and for administering required treatment
- Since Paramedics need to provide support to patients in life-threatening situations and under great stress, they should be compassionate
- Interpersonal skills to work in teams and coordinate with others to handle stressful situations.
Pay Ranges
Base Hourly:
$20 per hour
Annual:
$41000 – $89000
Education & Experience
Est. Education Duration:
2 years
Entry level opportunity