Emergency Medical Responder - Repost

Shared Health; Thompson; On-site; CAD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading health care provider in Canada is seeking an Emergency Medical Responder in Thompson. This role involves working within a multi-disciplinary team to deliver high-quality health services, ensuring patient care is accessible and integrated. Candidates should possess relevant certifications, experience in emergency response, and the ability to communicate in both official languages. If you're passionate about making a difference, apply today!

Qualifications

• Must hold a valid Certificate of Practice with the College of Paramedics of Manitoba.
• A combination of related training and experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Provide compassionate and high-quality patient care.
• Collaborate with health care providers and community agencies.
• Operate vehicles and equipment safely.

Skills

Knowledge of Standards of Practice

Communication in Indigenous languages

Cultural competence

Use of Digital Health technology

Ability to lift patients and equipment

Education

Graduate of Emergency Medical Responder program

Tools

Emergency Vehicle Operations Course (EVOC)

Job description

Emergency Medical Responders provide care to patients as part of a multi-disciplinary health care team and are dedicated to providing compassionate, high-quality health care services.

The Emergency Medical Responder is responsible for providing accessible, responsive, and integrated patient care at all times. They collaborate with health care providers, allied emergency service agencies, and other community agencies. This role is responsible for the safe, effective operation and use of vehicles and equipment as per Manitoba Provincial Regulations, Acts, and Shared Health policy.

The Emergency Medical Responder will be expected to conduct themselves professionally, ethically, and demonstrate commitment to the mission, vision, values, goals, objectives, and policies of Shared Health.

Experience

• A combination of related training and / or experience is preferred, including : Experience providing care as an Emergency Medical Responder. Experience working in patient relations and / or in a customer service capacity.

Education (Degree / Diploma / Certificate)

• Graduate of an Emergency Medical Responder program held by an accredited Canadian education institution, or a College of Paramedics of Manitoba approved equivalent.

Certification / Licensure / Registration

• Certificate of Practice with the College of Paramedics of Manitoba – Member in good standing, at minimum at the Emergency Medical Responder level.
• Must have a valid Class IV Manitoba driver’s license.
• Basic Life Support (BLS), level C or equivalent.
• Emergency Vehicle Operations Course (EVOC) from a certified training provider is desired.

Qualifications and Skills

• Knowledge of : College of Paramedics of Manitoba Standards of Practice. Scope of Practice as documented in the Regulated Health Professions Act. Manitoba Emergency Medical Response and Stretcher Transportation Act. Manitoba Highway Traffic Act. Shared Health clinical protocols, care maps and associated documents. Personal Health Information Act (PHIA). Other applicable Shared Health policies, procedures, guidelines, and directives.
• Competent in an Indigenous language and / or knowledge in Indigenous customs, traditions and values.
• Working with individuals from diverse cultural, social and ethnic backgrounds.
• Use of Shared Health ERS and Digital Health technology, software programs, and equipment.
• Both official languages are essential for designated bilingual positions, to ensure health services are readily available and easily accessible in both official languages.
• Ability to communicate in multiple languages.
• Demonstrates and encourages others to follow the principles of the LEADS framework; Leading themselves, Engaging others, Achieving results, Developing coalitions, and participating in System transformation.

Physical Requirements

• Applicants are required to provide a Physical Fitness Assessment by an approved fitness assessment provider.
• Applicants are required to complete a job-related written test of clinical knowledge.
• Travel by multiple vehicle types, where inclement weather conditions are anticipated. General risks of responding to a variety of ERS calls.
• Exposure to a variety of high-stress, and emotionally demanding situations, and potential for exposure to communicable disease.
• Moderate to heavy physical effort required, including frequent lifting of patients and equipment.

We have a unique ability to work together to make health care better. If you want to make a difference and contribute to supporting the health of your family, friends and neighbours, please apply today.

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Emergency Medical Responder • Thompson, Division No. 22, Canada