Paramedic: A description for the paramedic job
Jobs In Medicine And Health » Jobs In Medicine And Health Nec » Paramedic
Paramedic: Emt-paramedic Administers life support care to sick and injured persons in prehospital setting as authorized and directed by physician: Assesses nature and extent of illness or injury to establish and prioritize medical procedures to be followed or need for additional assistance. Restores and stabilizes heart rhythm on pulseless, nonbreathing patient, using defibrillator, or as directed by physician. Monitors cardiac patient, using electrocardiograph. Initiates intravenous fluids to administer medication or drugs, or to replace fluids lacking in body. Performs endotracheal intubation to open airways and ventilate patient. Administers injections of medications and drugs, following established protocols. Inflates pneumatic anti-shock garment on patient to improve blood circulation. Administers initial treatment at emergency scene and takes and records patient’s vital signs. Assists in extricating trapped victims and transports sick and injured persons to treatment center. Observes, records, and reports to physician patient’s condition and reaction to drugs, treatments, and significant incidents. May also drive mobile intensive care unit to emergency scene. May also serve as team leader for EMERGENCY MEDICAL TECHNICIANS (medical industry) 079.374-010. May also communicate with physician and other medical personnel via radio-telephone.
Job industry: medical industry
Other job descriptions:
Paramedic
Medical Service Technician
Orthoptist
Emergency Medical Technician
Licensed Practical Nurse
Podiatric Assistant
Surgical Technician
Psychiatric Technician
Foreign Student Adviser
Academic Dean
Alumni Secretary
Dean Of Students
Athletic Director
Extension Work Director
Financial Aids Officer
Educational Institution President
Laboratory Manager
College Or University Department Head
Director Of Admissions
Director Of Institutional Research
Director Of Student Affairs
Summer Sessions Director
College Or University Registrar
Field Services Director
Business Education Instructor
College Or University Faculty Member
Graduate Assistant
Extension Work Instructor
Assistant Principal
Industrial Arts Teacher
Secondary School Teacher
Day Care Center Director
Elementary School Teacher
Kindergarten Teacher
Preschool Teacher
Special Education Work Study Coordinator
Commission For The Blind Director
Vocational Rehabilitation Consultant
Special Education Supervisor
Special Education Director
Hearing Impaired Teacher
Physically Impaired Teacher
Visually Impaired Teacher
Emotionally Impaired Teacher
Mentally Impaired Teacher
Vocational Training Teacher
Learning Disabled Teacher
Evaluator
County Home Demonstration Agent
Home Economist
County Agricultural Agent
Extension Service Specialist
Feed And Farm Management Adviser
Four H Club Agent
Home Service Director
District Extension Service Agent
Extension Service Specialist In Charge
Vocational Training Director
Vocational Training Instructor
Flying Instructor
Educational Program Director
Correctional Institution Education Supervisor
Principal
Schools Superintendent
Education Supervisor
Education Director
Certification And Selection Specialist
Education Consultant
Instructional Material Director
Educational Specialist
Music Supervisor
Educational Resource Coordinator
Director Of Pupil Personnel Program
Driving Instructor
Physical Education Instructor
Adventure Education Teacher
Childrens Tutor
Correspondence School Instructor
Ground Services Instructor
Military Science Instructor
Modeling Instructor
Adult Education Teacher
Tutor
Teacher
Resource Teacher
Teacher Aide 1