Emergency Medical Technician

Saskatchewan Health Authority; Estevan; On-site; CAD 41,000 - 50,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Recruitment incentives

Retention incentives

Job summary

Saskatchewan Health Authority (SHA) is seeking an EMT/PCP to respond to emergent and non-emergent calls in Estevan. You will assess, treat and transport patients in accordance with provincial acts and paramedic protocols.

Preference for SHA members applies per Collective Agreement. Part-time temporary position with shifts including days, nights, evenings and weekends.

Qualifications

• Primary Care Paramedic diploma (PCP) is required.
• ITLS certification is required.
• EMT/PCP license valid and current.
• Valid Class 4 driver's license is required.

Responsibilities

• Respond to emergent and non-emergent calls for service and provide assessment, treatment and transportation of patients.
• Coordinate with Manager or designate and follow Saskatchewan Ambulance Act and Regulations.
• Maintain professional standards and adhere to policies and procedures.

Skills

Problem solving

Interpersonal skills

Communication skills

Writing skills

Verbal communication

Conflict resolution

Critical thinking

Education

Primary Care Paramedic diploma (PCP)

Job description

Position #: 9001044

Expected Start Date: To Be Determined, posted until filled.

Union: HSAS

Facility: St Josephs Hospital - SHA

City/Town: Estevan

Department: Ambulance - Land

Type: Part-time temporary

Expected Up to Date: September 01, 2027

FTE: 0.67

Shift Information: Days, Nights, Evenings, Weekends, Standby

Number of Hours per Rotation: 28 shifts of 8 hours per 8 weeks

Relief: No

Float: No

Hours of Work: EMS Hours

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

Travel Required: No

Job Description: Reporting to the Manager, or their designate, the EMT/PCP, responds to emergent and non-emergent calls for service; and provides assessment, treatment and transportation of the ill or injured persons consistent with The Saskatchewan Ambulance Act and Regulations, Saskatchewan College of Paramedics Clinical Practice Protocols and established policies and procedures. \"Preference for this position will be given to HSAS membersin accordance with the terms and conditions of the SAHO/HSAS Collective Agreement\"

Human Resources Exemption: No

Education

• Primary Care Paramedic diploma (PCP)

Licenses

• International Trauma Life Support Certificate (ITLS)
• Registered Emergency Medical Technician/Primary Care Paramedic (EMT/PCP)
• Valid Class 4 driver's license

Competencies

• Advanced - Problem solving skills
• Advanced - Interpersonal skills
• Basic - Communication skills
• Intermediate - Writing skills
• Intermediate - Verbal communication skills
• Basic - Conflict resolution skills
• Advanced - Critical thinking skills

Knowledge and Abilities

• Ability to function effectively in high stress and in emergency situations
• Ability to work as a member of a multi-disciplinary team
• Positive approach to deal with challenging situations with empathy and sincerity
• Ability to adapt to changing conditions

Other Information

• Standard Hours
• May be eligible for Recruitment and/or Retention Incentives
• Registered/eligible with the Saskatchewan College of Paramedics at PCP/EMT level
• For more information on the city of Estevan please visit http://estevan.ca/
• Scheduled hours of work may be reduced when a statutory holiday is recognized