Ambulance Officer

Ambulance Officers provide specialised transport services and emergency health care for injured, sick, infirm and aged persons.

• Attends accidents, emergencies and requests for medical assistance and provides pre-hospital care.
• Assesses health of patients, assesses need for assistance, specialised needs and factors affecting patients' conditions.
• Performs therapies and administers drugs according to protocol.
• Resuscitates and defibrillates patients and operates life-support equipment.
• Transports accident victims to medical facilities.
• Transports sick and disabled persons for specialised treatment and rehabilitation.
• Instructs community groups and essential service workers in first aid.
• Attends public events where accidents and other health emergencies may occur.
• Ensures that ambulances are adequately maintained and stocked with medical supplies, and that equipment is in good working order.
• Prepares written reports on the state of patients' injuries and treatment.