Primary Care Paramedic (PCP) Jobs

The Primary Care Paramedic (PCP) transports and transfers patients and assesses the extent of an illness or injury to establish and prioritize medical procedures to follow. Provides advanced life support care to patients who are ill and/or injured. Being a Primary Care Paramedic (PCP) requires a high school diploma, registered with the EMT National Registry, licensed by State EMS Authority. Applies artificial respiration or administers oxygen in cases of suffocation and asphyxiation, dispenses antiseptic solution to prevent infection, starts and administers intravenous fluids, and performs oth ... er emergency medical procedures during the ambulance ride. In addition, Primary Care Paramedic (PCP) must be CPR certified. Typically reports to manager. Primary Care Paramedic (PCP)'s years of experience requirement may be unspecified. Certification and/or licensing in the position's specialty is the main requirement. More
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