primary care paramedic

Cochrane District Social Service Administration Board; Timmins; On-site; CAD 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

A healthcare service provider in Timmins, Ontario is seeking an experienced individual to provide emergency medical treatment and transport patients. Responsibilities include assessing injuries, administering care, and maintaining emergency care equipment. Candidates must have a valid driver's licence, ambulance driver's licence, and CPR Certification. The position offers a flexible work schedule between 4 to 42 hours per week, with benefits including a pension plan and night shift premium.

Benefits

Night shift premium

Pension plan

Collective agreement financial benefits

Qualifications

• Valid driver's licence is required.
• Ambulance driver's licence and CPR Certificate are mandatory.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment.

Responsibilities

• Assess injuries to determine emergency treatment.
• Administer pre-hospital emergency care to patients.
• Transport patients to medical facilities.

Skills

Client focus

Excellent oral communication

Dependability

Team player

Education

College / CEGEP

Tools

Ambulance

Emergency care equipment

Medications

Job description

Education & Experience

• College / CEGEP
• Experience an asset

Tasks

• Assess extent of injuries or illness of trauma victims to determine emergency medical treatment
• Administer pre-hospital emergency care
• Administer medications and provide advanced emergency treatments to patients
• Transport patients to hospital or other medical facility for further medical care
• Document and record nature of injuries and treatment provided
• Assist hospital personnel with provision of medical treatment, if necessary
• Maintain ambulances and emergency care equipment and supplies

Certificates, Licences, Memberships, and Courses

• Ambulance driver's licence
• CPR Certificate

Security and Safety

• Criminal record check
• Immunization records
• Driver's validity licence check

Transportation / Travel Information

• Valid driver's licence
• Driver's abstract

Work Conditions and Physical Capabilities

• Fast-paced environment
• Work under pressure
• Physically demanding
• Manual dexterity
• Attention to detail
• Combination of sitting, standing, walking
• Bending, crouching, kneeling

Personal Suitability

• Accurate
• Client focus
• Dependability
• Efficient interpersonal skills
• Excellent oral communication
• Flexibility
• Initiative
• Interpersonal awarenessJudgement
• Organized
• Reliability
• Team player
• Values and ethics

Financial Benefits

• As per collective agreement
• Night shift premium
• Pension plan
• Work Term: Permanent
• Work Language: English or French
• Hours: 4 to 42 hours per week