Field Paramedic – EMS Transport & On-Scene Care

Alberta Health Services; Oyen; On-site; CAD 46,000 - 59,000; Full time

Job summary

Alberta Health Services is seeking a Primary Care Paramedic (PCP) to assess emergency scenes and transport patients between facilities. You may administer minor medications, use BLS airway adjuncts, and provide semi-automated defibrillation, leading the BLS crew as required.

Travel to remote locations and backcountry is expected; the role demands lifting up to 105 lbs and sustained physical effort in harsh conditions. Prior EMS experience and valid licences are essential.

Qualifications

• Non-restricted registration with ACOP as PCP is required.
• Current Basic Cardiac Life Support (BCLS) CPR certification.
• Valid Class 4 Alberta Operator's Licence with a clean 5-year abstract.
• Proof of F.A.R.E. test if not currently in EHS clinical position.

Responsibilities

• Assess emergency scenes and patients and may transport to facilities.
• Administer minor meds, BLS airway adjuncts, semi-automated defibrillation.
• Lead BLS crew in delivering clinical care during transport and at scenes.
• Ensure ambulances/NET units are stocked and equipped per standards.
• Work in demanding conditions, travel to remote locations and backcountry.

Skills

BCLS CPR certification

Class 4 Alberta Licence

Physical fitness

Job description

Alberta Health Services is seeking a Primary Care Paramedic (PCP) to assess emergency scenes and transport patients between facilities. You may administer minor medications, use BLS airway adjuncts, and provide semi-automated defibrillation, leading the BLS crew as required.

Travel to remote locations and backcountry is expected; the role demands lifting up to 105 lbs and sustained physical effort in harsh conditions. Prior EMS experience and valid licences are essential.