Paramedic - Public Health EMS & Patient Care

The Corporation of the County of Lambton; Sarnia; On-site; CAD 59,000 - 65,000; Part time

Job summary

The Corporation of the County of Lambton is seeking a part-time Emergency Medical Care Assistant (EMCA) to support land ambulance services in Southwestern Ontario. Six positions are available with wages of $42.88 to $47.15 per hour, scheduled as assigned.

Applicants must hold EMCA certification, a valid Ontario Class F driver’s license, CPR and immunization records, and be able to operate in a fast-paced field environment.

Qualifications

• EMCA or A-EMCA certificate as defined in Ontario Regulation 275 under the Ambulance Act.
• Valid Class F Ontario Driver's Licence.
• Authorized by medical director to perform Schedule 1 and Schedule 2 acts on Ontario Regulation 257.
• CPR certificate.
• Complete and up-to-date Immunization Record.

Responsibilities

• Assess, interpret and evaluate patient vital signs and medical history per Basic Life Support/Advanced Life Support standards.
• Perform authorized treatments including IV therapy, medications, CPR, immobilization, defibrillation, suction and wound care.
• Liaise with allied agencies to share patient information and coordinate care with medical authorities.
• Receive directions from medical authority for appropriate patient care and treatment.
• Safely transfer patients using stretchers or chairs and ensure secure transport.
• Complete patient documentation and safeguard records.

Education

EMCA certificate or A-EMCA

Valid Class F Ontario Driver's Licence

Authorized by medical director to perform acts Schedule 1 & Schedule 2 on Ambulance Act 257

CPR certificate

Immunization record up-to-date

Job description

The Corporation of the County of Lambton is seeking a part-time Emergency Medical Care Assistant (EMCA) to support land ambulance services in Southwestern Ontario. Six positions are available with wages of $42.88 to $47.15 per hour, scheduled as assigned.

Applicants must hold EMCA certification, a valid Ontario Class F driver’s license, CPR and immunization records, and be able to operate in a fast-paced field environment.