Intensive Care Ambulance Paramedic
ANZSCO 411112
1,600
12%
32%
43 yrs
Source: Jobs and Skills Australia · ABS 2021 Census of Population and Housing.
Salary and some workforce figures are suppressed for this occupation because Jobs and Skills Australia / the ABS do not publish estimates for small populations (typically fewer than 50 employed people) or because the figures have been perturbed for privacy. They are shown as unavailable rather than zero.
About this career
Intensive Care Ambulance Paramedics provide intensive pre-hospital health care to injured, sick, infirm and aged persons and emergency transport to medical facilities.
What they typically do
- 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 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.
States and territories
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Qualification pathways
These accredited qualifications can lead to a career as an Intensive Care Ambulance Paramedic.
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Advanced Diploma of Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander Primary Health Care Management
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Advanced Diploma of Ayurveda
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