25-049-PRIMARY CARE PARAMEDICS AND EMERGENCY MEDICAL RESPONDERS -RED DEER- PERMANENT FULL TIME

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

Job summary

A healthcare service in Alberta is seeking Registered Primary Care Paramedics and Emergency Medical Responders for permanent full-time positions. The role involves the safe transportation and care of non-emergent patients, collaboration with healthcare professionals, and maintaining equipment. Candidates must be registered with ACoP and hold relevant certifications. This position offers a structured shift schedule without night shifts, along with a mentorship component for new providers.

Qualifications

• Active registration with ACoP.
• BCLS-HCP certification.
• Class 4 Alberta Operator’s License.

Responsibilities

• Assist patients requiring mobility aids.
• Complete and submit necessary documentation.
• Maintain cleanliness of vehicles and equipment.
• Collaborate with healthcare professionals.

Skills

Patient care

Documentation

Mobility aid assistance

Collaborating with healthcare professionals

Education

Accredited Primary Care Paramedic program

Job description

25-049 – Primary Care Paramedics & Emergency Medical Responders

Location: Red Deer, Alberta
Position Type: Permanent Full-Time

Associated Ambulance IFT – Red Deer is currently accepting expressions of interest from ACoP-Registered Primary Care Paramedics (PCPs) and ACoP- Emergency Medical Respondersfor Permanent Full-Time positions.

This role reports directly to the Operations Supervisor or Manager and includes a mentorship component with experienced staff to support new providers in adapting to the unique environments in which we operate.

Schedule

• Four weekdays per week
• 10.5-hour shifts
• Set schedule options:
  • Monday to Thursday
  • Tuesday to Friday
• Start and end times vary by shift
• No night shifts

Position Overview

Interfacility Transfer (IFT) staff are responsible for the safe care and transportation of non-emergent patients during routine transfers between medical facilities.

Key duties include:

• Assisting patients requiring mobility aids (walkers, wheelchairs, stretchers).
• Completing and submitting all required documentation, including patient care reports.
• Maintaining cleanliness of vehicles, equipment, and ambulance bays.
• Ensuring transport units are fully stocked and operational.
• Collaborating with physicians, nurses, emergency medical personnel, and other healthcare professionals to deliver high-quality patient care.

Our IFT members primarily transport admitted patients for additional testing or treatment, as well as transfers between healthcare facilities and, in some cases, returning patients to their original location within Alberta Health Services Zones.

Physical Requirements

PCPs and EMRs at Associated Ambulance must be capable of:

• Standing, walking, reaching, crouching, and bending for extended periods.
• Safely lifting and transporting patients and equipment.
• Providing patient care in physically awkward positions when required.

Required Qualifications

• Completion of an accredited Primary Care Paramedic program
• Active registration with the Alberta College of Paramedics (ACoP)
• Current Basic Cardiac Life Support – Healthcare Provider (BCLS-HCP) certification
• Valid Class 4 Alberta Operator’s License with a clean driving abstract (to be submitted)
• Successful completion of the Functional Abilities Recruitment Evaluation (F.A.R.E.) test within six months of start date
• Vulnerable Sector Check (VSC) completed within the past three months

Upcoming Orientation Dates

• October 6 – 10
• December 8 – 12

Additional Details

• Multiple positions may be filled from this posting.
• All permanent full-time roles are subject to a three-month probationary period.