Licensed Paramedic - 911 Medic
CurrentAdministers first aid treatment to and transports sick or injured persons to medical facility, working as member of emergency medical team. Determines nature and extent of illness or injury, or magnitude of catastrophe, to establish first aid procedures to be followed or need for additional assistance, basing decisions on statements of persons involved, examination of victim or victims, and knowledge of emergency medical practice. Communicates with professional medical personnel at emergency treatment facility to obtain instructions regarding further treatment and to arrange for reception of victims at treatment facility. Assists in removal of victims from vehicle and transfer of victims to treatment center. Assists treatment center admitting personnel to obtain and record information related to victims' vital statistics and circumstances of emergency. Maintains vehicles and medical and communication equipment and replenishes first aid equipment and supplies. Assists in controlling crowds, protecting valuables, or performing other duties at scene of catastrophe. Assists professional medical personnel in emergency treatment administered at medical facility.