The Intermediate Care Operative post is designed to provide a comprehensive and dedicated Patient Transport/Intermediate Care Service within the National Ambulance Service.

Intermediate Care Operatives may be tasked occasionally to higher acuity calls. In this role, the primary purpose will be:

  • In advance of an EMS resource as a First Responder
  • Simultaneously, alongside an EMS resource as additional responders/practitioners, e.g. Cardiac Arrest
  • As the primary resource to low acuity calls not appropriate to Paramedic service provision, i.e. Omega Calls
  • In any role deemed appropriate during a Major Emergency.

Full details: http://www.hse.ie/eng/staff/Jobs/Job_Search/Patient_and_Client_Care/NRS04185.html