Intensive Care Flight Paramedic
Thu, 03/04/2010 - 07:34 | admin
Commitment to participating as a member of a Critical Care Airmedical Team.
Undertake such duties as required of an IC Flight Paramedic Officer.
Maintain a high standard of clinical currency, fitness and knowledge of specialised equipment and training.
Undertake training and skill upgrading as required by the QAS and Queensland Rescue.
Provide a high standard of pre-hospital emergency patient care and the provision of ambulance transport services for members of the community.
Carry out all duties and training in accordance with the Civil Aviation Regulations and Queensland Rescue Operations Manual and other relevant aviation regulations, policies and standards.
Work effectively as a member of a small team ensuring the Pilot is promptly advised on all matters affecting the safety and effectiveness of the aircraft or the operation.
Carry out support and administration duties as directed by Queensland Rescue senior staff.
Assist in maintaining a safe, orderly and clean aircraft and hangar environment.
Comply with the provisions of the Ambulance Service Act 1991, and all QAS policies and procedures as determined by the Commissioner, QAS and the relevant Industrial Award and Agreements.
Perform clinical care in accordance with the procedures and standards set by the QAS Medical Director.
Comply with Queensland Health Act and regulations, in particular the drugs and poison regulations.
Undertake and accept responsibility for the self-maintenance of patient care skills (theoretical and practical) for the provision of a high standard of pre-hospital patient care in accordance with QAS policies and procedures.
Maintain all Ambulance vehicles and equipment in a state of operational readiness.
Provide information and education on Ambulance related matters to members of the public and other training services as deemed necessary by the Commissioner, QAS.
Contribute to a safe and healthy working environment through an understanding of contemporary human resource management policies and practices and available staff support services such as "Priority One" Telephone Counselling Service and other departmental resources.
Provide clinical support, instruction and guidance to Ambulance Officers at all levels, in the provision of patient care.
Actively foster professional linkages with other health care professionals and emergency service personnel.
Assist in the co-ordination of ambulance operations at incidents.
Location:
Rockhampton region Australia
Salary Range:
$55962 - $58081
Requirements:
Applicants must have an Advanced Diploma of Health Science (Advanced Pre-Hospital Care) CNHEA020 or equivalent interstate qualifications, as deemed appropriate by the Commissioner, QAS.
Minimum of 3 year operational experience as an Intensive Care Paramedic.
Applicants are required to hold an open Queensland "C" Class (formerly A Class) Driver's. Interstate applicants must hold an equivalent licence at the time of applying and will be expected to obtain a Queensland Licence upon appointment).
Travelling Required:
Occasionally
Company Website:
Address:
Helicopter Services Unit,
GPO Box 1425,
Brisbane 4001
Phone Number:
07 4938 6826
Contact Person:
Warren Kellett
Contact Email:
aviationservices@emergency.qld.gov.au
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