Flight paramedic vs emergency response technician

Differences between flight paramedic and emergency response technician duties and responsibilities

Flight paramedic example responsibilities.

• Administer and manage advanced cardiac life support including medications and intubation of compromise airways.
• Manage critically ill/injure patients effectively with rapid assessments, aggressive resuscitation, packaging and transport to appropriate definitive care emergency departments.
• Schedule EMT's and paramedics for monthly shifts and training.
• Coauthor unit medical protocols the paramedic skillset alongside AEMT and EMT.
• Provide critical and ALS care and emergency service on domestic and international flights.
• Provide all ALS care need to maintain a stable patient during the flight.
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Emergency response technician example responsibilities.

• Handle booking reservations with customers; manage time and money sensitive schedule utilizing dispatch and logistics.
• Supply HAZMAT team with need equipment and supplies.
• Respond to medical, fire, and HAZMAT emergencies, assess and resolve the situation.
• Respond to all type of emergency calls and assist the EMT and medical personal where need
• Work in close conjunction with various state and federal agencies such as DNREC, OSHA, U.S. EPA.
• Provide safe and efficient operation of ambulances and other department equipment.
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