Paramedics
A Paramedic administers basic or advanced emergency medical care and assesses injuries and illnesses. May administer medication intravenously, use equipment such as EKGs, or administer advanced life support to sick or injured individuals.
About this Career
Average Salary
£48,325New workers start at around £28,162. Normal pay is £48,325 per year. Highly experienced workers can earn up to £71,681
Annual Openings
72Job counts include both employed and self-employed persons in London, and do not distinguish between full and part-time jobs
Daily Tasks
- Briefs other medical staff when handing over the patient, and completes patient report forms describing the patient’s condition and any treatment provided.
- Transports and accompanies patients who either require or potentially require skilled treatment whilst travelling.
- Resuscitates and/or stabilises patient using relevant techniques, equipment and drugs.
- Assesses the nature of injuries, provides first aid treatment and ascertains appropriate method of conveying patient.
- Drives ambulance or accompanies driver to respond to calls for assistance at accidents, emergencies and other incidents.
Skills Employers are looking for
| Skills | Importance |
|---|---|
| Active Listening | 55% |
| Reading Comprehension | 51% |
| Speaking | 51% |
| Critical Thinking | 51% |
| Monitoring | 49% |
| Writing | 46% |
| Active Learning | 44% |
| Learning Strategies | 42% |
| Mathematics | 37% |
| Science | 0% |