3491-11 Ambulance Officer
Provides specialised transport services and emergency health care for injured, sick, infirm and aged persons.
Skill Level:
The entry requirement for this occupation is an AQF Diploma or higher qualification or at least 3 years relevant experience. In some instances relevant experience is required in addition to the formal qualification. Registration or licensing is required.
Tasks Include:
- attends accidents and emergencies
- assesses health of patients and determines need for assistance
- liaises with hospital staff about patients' condition
- provides pre-hospital care and transports patients to medical facilities
- resuscitates patients and operates life-support equipment
- administers drugs according to protocol
- transports sick and disabled persons to and from centres of specialised treatment or rehabilitation
- instructs community groups and essential service workers in first aid
- attends public gatherings and sporting events where accidents and other health emergencies may occur
- may consult with medical and emergency professionals about type of care and assistance
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