Emergency Medical Technician

Saskatchewan Health Authority; Melville; On-site; CAD 85,702,000 - 104,794,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Recruitment incentives

Retention incentives

Job summary

The Saskatchewan Health Authority is seeking an Emergency Medical Technician (EMT) for St. Peter's Hospital - SHA in Melville.

Casual position covering Day, Evening, and Weekend shifts with standby availability, reporting to EMS Director and on-site Supervisor/Charge Nurse. PCP diploma and valid Class 4 license required; ITLS certification preferred, strong decision making and communication skills essential.

Qualifications

• Must have PCP diploma.
• Valid Class 4 driver's license.
• ITLS certification required or preferred.

Responsibilities

• Provide direct pre-hospital and on-site patient care.
• Assist with operations of facilities served.
• Respond promptly to ambulance calls and coordinate with EMS/On- site staff.

Skills

Communication skills

Critical thinking

Decision making

Written Communication

Interpersonal skills

Education

Primary Care Paramedic diploma (PCP)

Valid Class 4 driver's license

International Trauma Life Support Certificate (ITLS)

Job description

Position #: 094295

Expected Start Date: To be Determined, Posted Until Filled

Union: HSAS

Facility: St. Peter's Hospital - SHA

City/Town: Melville

Department: Ambulance - Land

Type: Casual

FTE: 0

Shift Information: Days, Evenings, Weekends, Standby

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 (EMT) reports to the Director of Emergency Medical Services and when on site in a facility to the designated Supervisor/Charge Nurse. EMTs provide direct pre-hospital, emergency and patient care. They assist with the operations of the facilities they serve. The only restriction that has been identified governing their participation in these departments is; No duties can restrict them from responding immediately to any ambulance calls. EMTs shall abide by the Saskatchewan Health Authority and its Affiliates Mission, Vision, Values, 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

• Valid Class 4 driver's license
• International Trauma Life Support Certificate (ITLS)

Competencies

• Intermediate - Communication skills
• Intermediate - Critical thinking skills
• Intermediate - Decision making skills
• Intermediate - Written Communication Skills
• Basic - Interpersonal skills

Knowledge and Abilities

• Physical ability to perform the duties of the position
• Positive approach to deal with challenging situations with empathy and sincerity
• Ability to exibit situational Awareness
• Ability to act professionally, ethically and provide sound judgement
• Ability to be resilient
• Ability to work independently and as a member of a multi-disciplinary team
• Ability to function effectively in high stress and in emergency situations
• Knowledge in conflict resolution techniques

Other Information

• May be eligible for Recruitment and/or Retention Incentives
• Registered/eligible with the Saskatchewan College of Paramedics at PCP/EMT level
• Clean Driver's Abstract
• For more information on the city of Melville please visit http://www.melville.ca/
• No guaranteed hours