Richard Heffernan
Perth,Australia
Summary
Experienced medical professional specialising in advanced life support, IV cannulation, and medication administration. Demonstrated expertise in emergency response coordination, clinical governance, and compliance with health and safety standards. Focused on delivering high-quality patient care while ensuring safety and maintaining stringent infection control and emergency vehicle operation protocols.
Overview
7
7
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work history
Mine Paramedic
Choiceone at Various Sites (Capricorn Metals, Abra Mining, SO4 Wiluna, Mineral Resource Limited)
2025.09 - 2026.07
- Delivered advanced emergency care and primary healthcare in remote FIFO settings, including autonomous assessment, triage, stabilisation, and RFDS medevac coordination. Supported ERT operations, managed onsite medical facilities, and conducted occupational health, drug & alcohol testing, and injury management in line with WA WHS standards.
Traffic Management
Pilbara Traffic Management
2025.01 - 2025.09
- Worked in traffic management in various mine sites in pilbara region and locally in karratha.
Paramedic
London Ambulance Service
2024.03 - 2024.09
- Delivered advanced life support and emergency care in high-pressure urban environments.
EMT
London Ambulance Service
2020.11 - 2024.03
- Responded to emergency calls, providing patient care and transport.
Trainee EMT
London Ambulance Service
2019.04 - 2020.11
- Facilitated emergency response and assisted in patient care delivery.
Education
BSc - Paramedic Science
University of Cumbria
Cumbria 03.2024
Level 4 Associate Ambulance Practitioner - Emergency Medical Technician
London11.2020
Skills
- Advanced life support
- IV cannulation
- Medication administration
- Emergency response
- Coordination with ERT operations
- Communication skills for RFDS medevac
- Drug and alcohol testing
- Clinical governance
- WHS compliance
- Resilience under pressure
- Focused decision-making
- ECG interpretation
- Situational awareness
- Infection control and aseptic procedures
- Emergency vehicle operation
- High-pressure decision management
References
- Tim, Lee, Team leader in safety health, environment and quality, tim@choiceone.com.au, 0892153812, Choiceone recruitment
- Scott, Lummes, Clinical Team Manager, Scott.Lummes@nhs.net, 442032679170, Westminster ambulance station, London ambulance service UK
Certification
- HLTPAT010 Drug and Alcohol testing
- ALS 1
- PUAVEH001 Drive vehicles under operational conditions
Timeline
Mine Paramedic
Choiceone at Various Sites (Capricorn Metals, Abra Mining, SO4 Wiluna, Mineral Resource Limited)
2025.09 - 2026.07
Traffic Management
Pilbara Traffic Management
2025.01 - 2025.09
Paramedic
London Ambulance Service
2024.03 - 2024.09
EMT
London Ambulance Service
2020.11 - 2024.03
Trainee EMT
London Ambulance Service
2019.04 - 2020.11
BSc - Paramedic Science
University of Cumbria