Transport Priority
Transport Priority is a system used by emergency responders to decide how urgently a patient needs to be transported to a medical facility. It helps emergency personnel (like EMTs and paramedics) quickly categorize patients based on how serious their condition is. Think of it like a sorting system - similar to how airports have first class, business class, and economy, but for medical emergencies. Patients might be classified as Priority 1 (immediate, life-threatening), Priority 2 (urgent but stable), or Priority 3 (non-urgent). Other terms for this include "Triage Priority" or "Transport Classification."
Examples in Resumes
Managed Transport Priority assessments for over 500 emergency calls annually
Trained junior EMTs in proper Transport Priority classification systems
Implemented improved Transport Priority protocols resulting in 20% faster response times
Coordinated with hospitals based on Triage Priority classifications
Typical job title: "Emergency Medical Technicians"
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Example Interview Questions
Senior Level Questions
Q: How would you handle multiple casualties requiring different transport priorities?
Expected Answer: Should discuss organizing teams, coordinating with multiple ambulances and hospitals, and managing resources while ensuring proper priority classification for each patient.
Q: Describe a time when you had to modify transport priority protocols to improve efficiency.
Expected Answer: Should demonstrate experience in evaluating and updating procedures, training staff on changes, and measuring improvements in patient outcomes.
Mid Level Questions
Q: What factors do you consider when assigning transport priorities?
Expected Answer: Should mention vital signs, level of consciousness, mechanism of injury, and available resources while showing understanding of priority levels.
Q: How do you communicate transport priorities to receiving facilities?
Expected Answer: Should explain clear communication protocols, essential patient information sharing, and coordination with hospital staff.
Junior Level Questions
Q: Can you explain the different transport priority levels?
Expected Answer: Should be able to describe basic priority levels (1, 2, and 3) and give examples of conditions that fall into each category.
Q: What information do you collect to determine transport priority?
Expected Answer: Should list basic assessment points like breathing, pulse, consciousness, and visible injuries.
Experience Level Indicators
Junior (0-2 years)
- Basic patient assessment
- Understanding of priority levels
- Radio communication protocols
- Basic life support skills
Mid (2-5 years)
- Complex patient assessment
- Multiple casualty management
- Advanced priority classification
- Team coordination
Senior (5+ years)
- Protocol development and training
- System-wide coordination
- Quality improvement implementation
- Staff supervision and mentoring
Red Flags to Watch For
- Unable to explain basic priority levels
- Lack of experience with patient assessment
- Poor communication skills
- No knowledge of local emergency protocols
- Inability to work under pressure
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