Elements and Performance Criteria
- Attend non-emergency scene
- Position ambulance vehicle to facilitate access and departure while keeping safe all personnel and the vehicle
- Identify hazards, real or potential, where there are risks to participants or bystanders
- Identify and maintain lines of communication with others according to organisation policy and procedures
- Observe correct communication procedures in accordance with organisation policy and procedures
- Take appropriate measures to ensure safety at the scene
- Position ambulance vehicle to protect self, partner and client(s)
- Wear personal protective clothing in accordance with operating procedures
- Utilise Ambulance resources and improvise as required to secure the scene
- Undertake appropriate roles as prescribed by Acts, regulations, organisation policy and procedure
- Minimise risk by enlisting hazard reduction agents to enable provision of treatment in hazard-free (or hazard-reduced) environment
- Ensure action is in accordance with standard local ambulance operation procedure
- Represent and promote public safety issues
- Represent the organisation's position on particular issues in a way that acknowledges community concerns and promotes community awareness
- Use opportunities to explain and promote the organisation's activities and to enhance the organisation's public image
- Respond to community requests for information or participation to line with organisation policies and procedures
- Refer non-routine requests for information to an appropriate person
- Advise the community of a range of prevention and mitigation techniques
- Inform and skill community members to implement prevention and mitigation activities
- Assist the community to initiate, develop and conduct prevention and mitigation techniques addressing their own particular needs