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Respond to incidents such as automobile accidents, heart attacks, slips and falls, childbirth, gunshot wounds and any other emergencies that require immediate care.
Assess the nature of a patient's condition and follow emergency medical protocols and guidelines for treatment.
Prepare and administer drugs orally and intravenously, interpret electrocardiograms (EKGs), perform endotracheal intubations and use monitors and other complex equipment.
Transport patients to various kinds of medical facilities (e.g., hospitals, nursing homes, etc.) at times, using special equipment like backboards to immobilize patients.
Report observations and actions to emergency department staff.
Perform emergency medical care under the direction of a physician.
After each run in an ambulance, replace used supplies and check equipment.
Work in a variety of practice settings, including hospitals, private ambulance services, fire departments, educational institutions and medical supply companies.
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