Emergency Medical Technician

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

Job summary

A health services organization in Watrous is seeking a Primary Care Paramedic to provide mobile health services including emergency medical services. The position is part-time with a pay band of $29.909 to $36.572 per hour. Responsibilities include ensuring ambulance readiness, maintaining equipment, and conducting patient assessments following protocols. Ideal candidates will possess a Primary Care Paramedic diploma and related certifications. A valid Class 4 driver's license is also required. This role will support the health needs within the community.

Benefits

Potential Recruitment and/or Retention Incentives

Qualifications

• Registered/eligible with the Saskatchewan College of Paramedics at PCP/EMT level.

Responsibilities

• Provide PCP/EMT level care during the delivery of mobile health services.
• Conduct readiness checks of the ambulance and equipment.
• Ensure the ambulance is ready for the next response by cleaning and restocking supplies.

Skills

Communication skills

Computer skills

Interpersonal skills

Education

Primary Care Paramedic diploma (PCP)

Tools

International Trauma Life Support Certificate (ITLS)

Valid Class 4 driver's license

Job description

Position Details

Position #: 185853

Expected Start Date: December 31, 2025

Union: HSAS

Facility: Watrous District Health Complex

City/Town: Watrous

Department: Ambulance - Land

Type: Part-time regular

FTE: 0.75

Shift Information: Days, Nights, Evenings, Weekends

Hours of Work: 28 shifts of 8 hours per 8 weeks

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 Primary Care Paramedic/Emergency Medical Technician (PCP/EMT) integrates skills and knowledge in the provision of PCP/EMT level care during the delivery of mobile health services including emergency medical services and community para-medicine services. The PCP/EMT will perform and document readiness checks of the ambulance and equipment, perform routine ambulance and equipment maintenance and cleaning tasks as needed, conduct and document weekly ""deep clean"" and inventory tasks, participate in required continuing education, contribute to the maintenance of a positive workplace climate by functioning as a leader and participative team member for the delivery of health services in the area, ensure the annual Provincial ambulance licensing requirements are met, accept and respond to dispatch information from the communications centre in an appropriate and efficient manner, act within the scope of practice guidelines while assessing and treating patients according the Saskatchewan Ministry of Health protocols, when indicated, provide safe transportation to the appropriate health care facility, ensure the safe transfer of care of patients by providing a verbal and written report to the staff at the receiving health care facility, prepare and submit all required patient documentation in a timely manner, ensure that the ambulance is ready for the next response by cleaning and restocking supplies. 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

Education

• Primary Care Paramedic diploma (PCP)

Licenses

• International Trauma Life Support Certificate (ITLS)


• Valid Class 4 driver's license

Competencies

• Basic - Communication skills


• Basic - Computer skills


• Advanced - Interpersonal skills

Knowledge and Abilities

• Ability to adapt to changing conditions


• Ability to be flexible and willing to change


• Ability to work as a member of a multi-disciplinary team


• Ability to work independently


• Ability to competently use computers and software applications

Other Information

• Travel required


• Travel within the region and provincially


• May be eligible for Recruitment and/or Retention Incentives


• Registered/eligible with the Saskatchewan College of Paramedics at PCP/EMT level


• Watrous is located approximately 117 km southeast of Saskatoon


• For more information on the town of Watrous please visit http://townofwatrous.com/