Paramedic

What this role involves

The Paramedic provides advanced emergency medical care and transportation for patients, performing invasive and pharmacological interventions. Responsibilities include airway management, cardiac care, trauma care, and functioning as a team member in emergency situations. The role may also involve working in the emergency department under medical direction and requires weekend shifts.

Skills this posting asks for

• endotracheal intubation
• percutaneous cricothyrotomy
• pleural decompression
• gastric decompression
• intraosseous cannula insertion
• enteral and parenteral medication administration
• iv infusion
• blood product infusion
• cardioversion
• manual defibrillation
• transcutaneous pacing
• pneumatic anti-shock garment application
• patient confidentiality
• teamwork
• communication
• emergency response
• patient advocacy

Requirements

• Remote policy: onsite

From the employer’s posting

SUMMARY: The Paramedics scope of practice includes basic and advanced skills focused on the acute management a