Ambulance Officers and Paramedics transport and give emergency health care and for sick, injured, infirm and aged persons to hospitals and medical facilities. Common duties include:
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provides medical assistance during accidents, emergencies and requests
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evaluate the health of patients and their needs and conditions to determine the need for assistance
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give therapies and administering drugs
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resuscitate and defibrillate patients and operate life-support equipment
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bring accident victims to medical facilities
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transport sick and disabled persons to and from medical facilities for treatment and rehabilitation
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maintain ambulances and make sure they are adequately stocked with medical supplies, and equipment is in good working order
Ambulance Officers and Paramedics work in most parts of Australia. Obviously, given the vastness of the country many of these services are remote, and are served by ‘flying doctors’ services. They work primarily in the Healthcare and Social Assistance industry.
The occupation grew strongly for the past five years and will continue in the next five years, from 17,800 in 2018 to 21,300 by 2023. or around 13,000 job vacancies in 5 years.
Minimum requirements for Ambulance Officers and Paramedics include diploma, relevant work experience, and registration.