Paramedic, Manapou
Also known as
- Intensive care paramedic, ambulance paramedic, flight paramedic
Paramedics assess injuries and illnesses and provide emergency medical care. They may use medical equipment and give medication or life support.
Your pay could be
$62K
Lower
$81K to $114K
Most common
$127K
Upper
How does this pay compare?
Pay is before tax
Your training could be
3 years
Paramedics
- usually work long shifts, including nights and weekends
- usually work in ambulances, air ambulances and helipcopters, and may travel locally and nationally
- may work in all weather conditions
- may do emotionally demanding work
- need to work well under pressure, communicate well and be safety conscious
Tasks
- respond to medical emergencies
- transport patients to and from hospital
- give medicine to patients
- perform advanced life support techniques
- support patients during emergencies
- communicate with other medical and emergency professionals
- drive ambulances
- communicate with whānau and caregivers
- monitor patients responses and progress
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Practical
Investigative
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You need
- a Bachelor of Health Science (Paramedicine)
- an Annual Practising Certificate
- to pass a police check
- to pass a medical assessment and drug test
- an Authority to Practice
- a First Aid Certificate
- a driver licence
- to be 18 years old
You may need
- experience in similar work
Registration
You need to be registered to do this job. This means you meet your industry's professional standards.
Paramedic Council
Kaunihera Manapou
Phone Number,04 381 9080
info@paramediccouncil.org.nz
https://www.paramediccouncil.org.nz/If you’re in school
You need University Entrance to do the study or training for this job.
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