24-070 Primary Care Paramedics (PCP)

Associated Ambulance; Alberta; On-site; CAD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading ambulance service provider in rural Alberta is seeking Primary Care Paramedics for full-time, temporary, and casual positions. The role involves administering pre-hospital medical care, monitoring vital signs, and collaborating with healthcare professionals. Candidates must complete an accredited program and hold current certifications, along with a Class 4 driver's license. The company offers comprehensive health benefits, flexible schedules, and a supportive work environment.

Benefits

Comprehensive Health & Dental benefits

Taxable spending account for full-time staff

Flexible work schedules

Qualifications

• Active registration with Alberta College of Paramedics as a Primary Care Paramedic.
• Current Basic Cardiac Life Support certification.
• Valid Class 4 Alberta Operator's license.
• Functional Abilities Recruitment Evaluation test completion.

Responsibilities

• Administer pre-hospital medical care.
• Perform cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR).
• Provide oxygen and administer medications.
• Collaborate with other emergency medical personnel.

Skills

Pre-hospital medical care

Monitoring vital signs

Cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR)

Administration of medications

Education

Completion of an accredited Primary Care Paramedic program

Job description

24-070 Primary Care Paramedics (PCP)

With over 40 years in Emergency Medical Services,Associated Ambulanceis the 2nd largest Ambulance Operator in the province. We provide ALS & BLS services to 23 locations in rural Alberta. We have exciting opportunities for Permanent & Temporary Full-time employment as well as offer casual employment status. If you are looking to jump-start your Primary Care Paramedic career, please join our Associated Ambulance Team.We Are Here For Life!

Our stations are fully modernized with kitchens, comfortable common areas and sleeping quarters. We also provide updated gym equipment in almost all of our stations. We want this to be your home away from home!

Additional Perks!

• Fully comprehensive Health & Dental benefit package (Fulltime and Benefit eligible casuals)
• Bountiful taxable spending account (Full time only)
• Flexible schedules for work-life balance
• Opportunity to work in and support our rural Alberta communities

Position Information:

• Orientation dates: October 6-10, December 8 - 12
• Recognition of previous EMS-PCP experience accepted to determine wage grid placement
• HSAA CUPE salary scales
• RRSP-DPSP matching program
• Shift schedules 24 hour core flex and 12-hour assembled
• Weekend premium pay
• Multiple locations throughout Alberta
• Permanent & Temporary Full-time, Casual

Qualifications & Requirements:

• Completion of an accredited Primary Care Paramedic program.
• Active registration with Alberta College of Paramedics (ACoP) as a Primary Care Paramedic.
• Current Basic Cardiac Life Support - Healthcare Provider (BCLS-HCP).
• Must hold a valid Class 4 Alberta Operator's license with an abstract indicating no serious traffic safety violations - abstract will be requested.
• Completion of the Functional Abilities Recruitment Evaluation (F.A.R.E.) test taken no more than six months prior to the start date.

What you'll be doing in your role:

• administer pre-hospital medical care
• check and monitor vital signs, measure blood glucose levels and use other diagnostic procedures
• perform cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR)

• provide oxygen, administer medications including intravenous (IV) treatments, perform bandaging and splinting, assist in childbirth and provide initial treatment to trauma patient

• stabilize an injured or ill person
• hospital transports
• patient assessments
• collaborate with other emergency medical personnel, physicians, nurses and other health professionals.

Associated Ambulance is committed to the principles of employment equity. Only the candidates selected for an interview will be contacted and we may use your application for consideration in future postings.

To learn more about our company and other postings we may have available, please visit our website at www.associatedambulance.com

Location: Rural Alberta

Job Types: Full-time, Temporary, Permanent, Casual

Salary: $27.19-$41.51 per hour