Emergency Medical Technician

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

Job summary

Saskatchewan Health Authority seeks an Emergency Medical Services EMT/PCP at Wilkie Health Centre. You assess, treat and transport ill or injured persons in accordance with provincial acts and SHA policies.

Registration with Saskatchewan College of Paramedics at PCP/EMT level is required, along with BCLS/ITLS and CPR certifications. Primary Care Paramedic training and a valid Class 4 license are essential for this role.

Qualifications

• PCP certificate from an approved educational institute.
• Valid Class 4 driver's license.
• BCLS, ITLS and CPR certifications are required.
• Ability to work under pressure in emergency settings.

Responsibilities

• Respond to emergency and non-emergency events and provide assessment, treatment and transportation.
• Operate in accordance with The Saskatchewan Ambulance Act and regulations and SHA policies.
• Report to the Manager or designate and maintain patient care documentation.
• Work independently and as part of a team, ensuring high standards of safety.
• Safely operate EMS vehicles and follow clinical practice protocols.

Skills

Listening skills

Interpersonal skills

Education

Primary Care Paramedic Certificate

Valid Class 4 driver's license

Basic Cardiac Life Support (BCLS)

International Trauma Life Support (ITLS)

Current CPR certification

Job description

Position #:

132023

Expected Start Date:

To Be Determined; Posted Until Filled

Union:

HSAS

Facility:

Wilkie Health Centre

City/Town:

Wilkie

Department:

Ambulance - Land

Type:

Casual

FTE:

0

Shift Information:

Days, Nights, 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:

Reporting to the Manager or designate for the area of province they are working, the Emergency Medical Services - EMT/PCP responds to emergency and non-emergency events, and provides assessment, treatment and transportation of the ill or injured persons consistent with The Saskatchewan Ambulance Act and regulations; Saskatchewan College of Paramedics (SCoP) Clinical Practice Protocols; The Paramedics Act and bylaws; and Saskatchewan Health Authority (SHA) policies, procedures and work standards.

Human Resources Exemption:

No

Education

• Primary Care Paramedic Certificate from an approved educational institute

Licenses

• Valid Class 4 driver's license

Other Education and Training

• Basic Cardiac Life Support Certificate (BCLS)
• International Trauma Life Support Certificate (ITLS)
• Current CPR certification

Competencies

• Listening skills
• Interpersonal skills

Knowledge and Abilities

• Ability to function effectively in high stress and in emergency situations
• Decision making through the application of knowledge and critical thinking
• Positive approach to deal with challenging situations with empathy and sincerity
• Physically able to perform the duties of pre-hospital emergency care
• Ability to exhibit situational awareness
• Demonstrates the ability to be resourceful and to adapt to changing conditions
• Ability to work independently and as a member of a team
• Demonstrates effective verbal and written communication skills.
• Able to safely and consistently lift/load stretcher on a regular basis
• Knowledge of EMS Practitioners legislation/protocols/scope of practice
• Ability to operate emergency vehicles safely and effectively
• Familiar with the SK Ministry of Health Ambulance Information System.
• Ability to be resilient
• Basic computer skills including Microsoft Office programs (Word/Excel/Outlook)
• Conflict resolution skills to effectively handle difficult issues

Other Information

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

Additional Comment

• No guaranteed hours. Must be Available a minimum of twenty-four (24) hours per 3 week period. Must be available all shifts, short shifts, short notice calls, stats and holidays, where applicable