Paramedic Interview Preparation Guide
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1 :: What motivates you as Paramedic?
I think that it is part of my caring nature. I feel that it is so important to care for people when they are at their most vulnerable. I am caring and compassionate and committed to helping people.
2 :: Tell me what gives you the greatest joy as a Paramedic?
At the end of the day, regardless if its a good day or a bad day, I can always say I am proud of what I do. It brings me much joy knowing I am making a difference in the world, and that gives me great meaning to my life.
3 :: Tell me how do you fill downtime?
By keeping as fit as possible (by running), playing the piano to relax and by spending as much time with my family as possible.
4 :: Explain about your previous boss?
No, I became a Paramedic to help people and to try to make a difference. I realise that this difference is often going to be small - but that it can add up to something that saves lives. Every so often however, you do get to save a life as a Paramedic, and it means a lot to be able to do that too.
5 :: Explain how Paramedics will treat people having drug overdose?
For people having drug overdose, Intravenous fluids may be given to flush the drug out of the system and to re-establish balance of fluids and minerals in the body. Generally, the IV fluid they use are saline water, which contains sodium, potassium and bicarbonate it will help to balance the fluids and minerals in the body.
6 :: Tell me how do you use defibrillator?
☛ Before using defibrillator make sure if, patient pulse is there, even if it is weak don’t use defibrillator
☛ Remove all unnecessary jewellery from victim’s body so there should no interference while applying the pads to the patient’s bare chest
☛ Make sure nobody is touching the patient
☛ If shock waves restart the heart, do not apply any more shock
☛ CPR is necessary along with defibrillator; it provides oxygen rich blood to heart and brain
☛ Remove all unnecessary jewellery from victim’s body so there should no interference while applying the pads to the patient’s bare chest
☛ Make sure nobody is touching the patient
☛ If shock waves restart the heart, do not apply any more shock
☛ CPR is necessary along with defibrillator; it provides oxygen rich blood to heart and brain
7 :: What is Nebuliser?
It is a device with a long pipe or a mask used to administer medication in the form of mist inhaled into the lungs.
8 :: Tell me what do Paramedics usually carries with them?
Paramedics usually have
☛ Drug dose reference card and a blank notepad
☛ Blank notepad
☛ Ambulance identification card
☛ Pen torch
☛ A pair of protective eye-care
☛ Access to App for Medical dictionary and Language translator
☛ Drug dose reference card and a blank notepad
☛ Blank notepad
☛ Ambulance identification card
☛ Pen torch
☛ A pair of protective eye-care
☛ Access to App for Medical dictionary and Language translator
9 :: Tell me have you ever lost a patient en route to the hospital? What happened?
I have never lost a patient en route to hospital although I have experienced a patient going into cardiac arrest on scene, before transport to hospital. Full ALS protocol and swift transport followed.
10 :: Explain me how you remain calm, in detail, during a crisis?
First of all I assess the situation. Danger is always first to be assessed, if danger is not present then we go in remembering that we have trained for these types of scenarios calming the patient and bystanders down. Once the patient is assessed we treat the patient accordingly and decide on an exit strategy either by ambulance or by family members.