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Paramedics

Description

Paramedics are healthcare professionals who assist doctors in ­correct diagnosis and overall care of the patient, and ­management of the health facilities. Paramedics are ­technicians who work hand in hand with doctors and nurses to deliver effective ­medical care. Using cutting-edge ­technology, paramedics provide high quality and timely care for medical conditions requiring ­immediate ­attention.

Requirements

There are a number of paramedical colleges in India that offer courses in the field of paramedical science. The course duration varies from six months to three years, depending on the type of course. There are ­certificate courses, diploma ­courses, bachelor courses, masters programmes and even PhD ­programmes available in certain streams. Talking about the eligibility, one has to pass Class 12 level with science stream from a recognised board/university

  • Caring and empathetic nature and highly developed ­communication skills
  • The capacity to remain calm, think clearly and act quickly in an emergency
  • A team player who is also self-reliant if required
  • Able to adapt to any situation and resilient
  • Has the ability to follow instructions and guidelines
  • Physical fitness
  • Willingness to work for prolonged durations and on evening and weekends 
  • Ability to work in rotational shifts. Should have presence of mind to take the right decision during an emergency

Job Prospects

Payoff depends on the type of ­paramedic. A radiology technician can start from Rs. 10,000 per month and reach up to Rs. 50,000 per month. A healthcare assistant can get Rs. 5,000 to Rs. 15,000 per month. Starting salary of dialysis ­technicians can range from Rs. 20,000 to Rs. 50,000 per month. A lab ­technician’s salary may vary from Rs. 10,000 to Rs. 70,000 per month depending on his/her ­expertise and seniority

Pros & Cons

  • Job satisfaction, you get a chance to touch people’s lives and make an impact
  • No dearth of jobs
  • Competitive earning potential
  • Exciting and challenging work
  • Requires a lot of hard work
  • Sometimes you have to do night shifts and work on holidays