24-071 Advanced Care Paramedic (ACP)

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

Job summary

A prominent ambulance service provider in rural Alberta seeks an Advanced Care Paramedic. This role includes providing advanced life support, monitoring patients, and collaborating with medical professionals. Successful candidates will possess an accredited ACP program certification, a valid Alberta Class 4 license, and BCLS certification. The position offers flexible schedules and a comprehensive benefits package.

Benefits

Fully comprehensive Health & Dental benefits

Bountiful taxable spending account

Flexible schedules for work-life balance

Support for rural communities

Qualifications

• Active registration with Alberta College of Paramedics (ACoP) as an Advanced Care Paramedic.
• Current Basic Cardiac Life Support - Healthcare Provider (BCLS-HCP).
• Valid Class 4 Alberta Operator's license.

Responsibilities

• Provide pre-hospital medical care.
• Monitor vital signs and diagnostic procedures.
• Administer medications and perform CPR.

Skills

Advanced life support procedures

Patient assessments

Cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR)

Collaboration with medical personnel

Education

Accredited Advanced Care Paramedic program

Job description

With over 40 years in Emergency Medical Services,Associated Ambulanceis the 2nd largest Ambulance Operator in the province. We provide ALS & BLS services to 22 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 or extend your Advanced 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
• $40.00-$42.77 per hour casual rate

Position Information:

• Orientation dates: August 11-15, October 6-10, December 8-12
• Recognition of previous EMS-ACP 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 Fulltime, casual

Qualifications & Requirements:

• Completion of an accredited Advanced Care Paramedic program.
• Active registration with Alberta College of Paramedics (ACoP) as an Advanced 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.
• Must provide a vulnerable sector check

What you'll be doing in your role:

• a defined scope of practice that includes the provisions of advanced life support procedures
• 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, Casual, Permanent

Salary: $35.99-50.13 per hour