INTENSIVE CARE AMBULANCE PARAMEDIC (AUS) / AMBULANCE PARAMEDIC (NZ)

ANZSCO 411112 - Registered Migration Australia

Description

An intensive care ambulance paramedic provides intensive pre-hospital health care to injured, sick, infirm and aged persons and emergency transport to medical facilities. Registration or licensing is required in Australia. An intensive care ambulance paramedic is a Skill Level 2 occupation.

 

 

 

Intensive Care Ambulance Paramedic Occupation Lists
This occupation is on the following skill lists:

 

• Combined Skilled Occupations List (STSOL MLTSSL)
• RSMS Occupations List (RSMSL)
• Short-Term Skilled Occupation List (STSOL)

 

This occupation is not on the following skill lists:

 

• Labour Market Testing Required for 457 List (LMTL)
• Medium Long Term Strategic Skills List (MLTSSL)

 

 

 

GROUP: 4111 AMBULANCE OFFICERS AND PARAMEDICS

 

 

 

 

Job Description - Registered Migration Australia

 

The job of an intensive care ambulance paramedic in Australia is to provide emergency health care and transport for injured, sick, infirm and aged persons to medical facilities.

 

Tasks

• attending accidents, emergencies and requests for medical assistance
• assessing health of patients, determining need for assistance, and assessing specialised needs and factors affecting patients' conditions
• performing therapies and administering drugs according to protocol
• resuscitating and defibrillating patients and operating life-support equipment
• transporting accident victims to medical facilities
• transporting sick and disabled persons to and from medical facilities for specialised treatment and rehabilitation
• instructing community groups and essential service workers in first aid
• attending public gatherings and sporting events where accidents and other health emergencies may occur
• ensuring that ambulances are adequately maintained and stocked with medical supplies, and that equipment is in good working order
• preparing written reports on the state of patients' injuries and treatment provided

 

Skill Level

Most occupations in the ambulance paramedic unit group (Group 4111) have a level of skill commensurate with the qualifications and experience outlined below. 

 

In Australia: 
AQF Associate Degree, Advanced Diploma or Diploma (ANZSCO Skill Level 2) 

In New Zealand: 
NZ Register Diploma (ANZSCO Skill Level 2) 

At least three years of relevant experience may substitute for the formal qualifications listed above. In some instances relevant experience and/or on-the-job training may be required in addition to the formal qualification. 

Registration or licensing is required in Australia as an Ambulance Paramedic.

 

Occupations within the Ambulance Paramedic Group

 

• 411111 Ambulance Officer
• 411112 Intensive Care Ambulance Paramedic (Aus) / Ambulance Paramedic (NZ)

 

Note: Whilst a similar occupation may appear in the same ambulance officer group if not specifically listed in the STSOL or MLTSSL the ANZSCO description should be used for reference purposes only.

 

English Requirement

 

• IELTS result with a minimum score of 6 (L, R, W), 7 in speaking and 7 overall;
• OET result with a minimum grade B in all sections;
• TOEFL iBT with a minimum score (L:12 R:13 W:21 S:23 overall L93);
• PTE Academic with a minimum score of 50 (L, R, W), 65 in speaking and 65 overall

Exceptions

• Australian Graduate exceptions apply in some states/territories
• Priority Skilled Lists may apply a specific requirement in some states/territories
• Countries exempt from submitting IELTS or OET include the UK; Canada; New Zealand; US; and Ireland

 

Where mandatory licensing or registration is required you must demonstrate a level of English either sufficient to meet licensing / registration or a minimum IELTS, or equivalent, whichever is higher.

 

Information regarding the International English Testing System (IELTS)

 

Assessment Authority

 

• Intensive Care Ambulance Paramedic is currently assessed with VETASSESS (Vocational Education and Training Assessment Services) more info regarding assessment bodies

 

Average Income

The average salary for an Intensive Care Ambulance Paramedic in Australia is $ 102,972 for male employees and $ 83,672 for female employees per year. Average Age: Males: 43.6 Females: 35.7 Persons: 40.2

Source: www.abs.gov.au (Group 4111) Ambulance officers and paramedics - Employee Earnings and Hours, Australia, May 2016

 

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