Provide prompt, evidence‑based medical care to patients presenting to the Emergency Department, including assessment, triage, resuscitation, stabilization, diagnosis, treatment and disposition.
Responsibilities
Assess patients presenting to the Emergency Department
Perform rapid clinical assessment and identify life‑threatening conditions
Obtain detailed medical history and conduct physical examinations
Initiate timely investigations based on clinical presentation
Establish provisional diagnosis and formulate management plan
Provides advanced emergency medical care to the sick and/or injured, formulating and initiating intervention plans for medical and traumatic emergencies.
Responsibilities
Formulate and initiate intervention plan for medical and traumatic emergencies
Assess patients during inter-hospital transfers
Supervise field medical management of ancillary rescue personnel
Draft computer report documenting assessment, intervention, and outcome of all patients receiving care
Generate ongoing public awareness and education programs
Requirements
High School Diploma or GED
Knowledge of emergency medicine as normally acquired through 2 years of emergency education culminating in licensure as an Emergency Medical Services - Paramedic
