Emergency Medical Technician

Saskatchewan Health Authority; Coronach; On-site; CAD 30,000 - 60,000; Part time

Job summary

A regional health authority in Coronach is seeking a part-time Emergency Medical Technician. Responsibilities include responding to emergency calls and providing initial medical assessments and treatment. Ideal candidates must have a Primary Care Paramedic diploma and a valid Class 4 driver's license. This role demands strong communication and critical thinking skills, as well as the ability to work under pressure in a team environment. Salary ranges from $29.909 to $36.572 per hour. Eligible for potential recruitment incentives.

Qualifications

• Registered/eligible with the Saskatchewan College of Paramedics at PCP/EMT level.
• Ability to function effectively in high stress and emergency situations.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.

Responsibilities

• Respond to emergency and non-emergent calls for service.
• Provide initial assessment, treatment, and transport of ill or injured persons.

Skills

Writing skills

Interpersonal skills

Verbal communication skills

Conflict resolution skills

Critical thinking skills

Decision making skills

Education

Primary Care Paramedic diploma (PCP)

Tools

Basic Life Support Certificate (BLS)

International Trauma Life Support Certificate (ITLS)

Valid Class 4 driver's license

Job description

Position #: 159388

Expected Start Date: To be Determined, Posted Until Filled

Union: HSAS

Facility: Coronach Health Centre

City/Town: Coronach

Department: Ambulance - Land

Type: Part-time regular

FTE: 0.5

Shift Information: Days, Evenings, Weekends, Standby

Hours of Work: 336 hours per 16 week rotation

Relief: No

Float: No

Field Hours: No

Salary or Pay Band: Pay Band Emergency Medical Technician $29.909 to $36.572

Travel Required: No

Job Description: The Emergency Medical Technician-PCP is responsible for responding to emergency and non-emergent calls for service, provide initial assessment, treatment and transport of ill or injured persons. "Preference for this position will be given to HSAS members in accordance with the terms and conditions of the SAHO/HSAS Collective Agreement"

Human Resources Exemption: No

Qualifications

• Primary Care Paramedic diploma (PCP)

Licenses

• Valid Class 4 driver's license

Other Education and Training

• Basic Life Support Certificate (BLS)
• International Trauma Life Support Certificate (ITLS)

Competencies

• Basic - Writing skills
• Basic - Interpersonal skills
• Basic - Verbal communication skills
• Basic - Conflict resolution skills
• Basic - Critical thinking skills
• Basic - Decision making skills

Knowledge and Abilities

• Ability to function effectively in high stress and in emergency situations
• Ability to work independently
• Ability to work as a member of a multi-disciplinary team
• Ability to adapt to changing conditions

Other Information

• Standard Hours
• Registered/eligible with the Saskatchewan College of Paramedics at PCP/EMT level
• For more information on the town of Coronach please visit https://townofcoronach.ca/
• Coronach is located approximately 177 km southwest of Weyburn
• May be eligible for Recruitment and/or Retention Incentives