Primary Care Paramedic - Part-Time

Anishinabek Employment & Training Services; Northwestern Ontario; On-site; Part time

Job summary

Join a dedicated team as a part-time Paramedic in a vibrant community, where your skills in patient assessment and emergency response will be crucial. This role involves performing controlled medical acts and ensuring safe transport while adhering to strict health standards. You will have the opportunity to make a significant impact on patient care and safety, working alongside a supportive team in a fast-paced environment. If you are passionate about helping others and are ready to take on the challenges of this rewarding position, this is the perfect opportunity for you to shine in your paramedic career.

Qualifications

• Must meet qualifications for primary care paramedic as per Ambulance Act regulations.
• 1-2 years of experience as a primary care paramedic required.

Responsibilities

• Respond to ambulance calls and report movements to Central Ambulance Communication Centres.
• Administer patient care following health standards and document incidents.

Skills

Interpersonal Skills

Customer Service

Teamwork

Patient Assessment

Emergency Response

Education

Primary Care Paramedic Certification

Mandatory Training by Ministry of Health

Tools

Ambulance Equipment

Basic Life Support Standards

Advanced Life Support Standards

Job description

105 Junot Ave S Thunder Bay, Ontario P7B4X6

As a part-time Paramedic, you will be responsible for performing patient assessment, treatment, and monitoring tasks, which include controlled medical acts while providing safe and timely transport in accordance with the applicable legislation.

Employment Type: Part Time

Job Occupation Type: Paramedic

Total Positions: 4

Wage: 38.63-44.29

Hours/Week: 35

Days of Work: n/a

Closing Date / Apply By: 1/12/2025

Start Date: n/a

Duties:

1. Responds to ambulance calls within a specified timeframe and reports each movement of ambulance or emergency response unit immediately to Central Ambulance Communication Centres (CACC) as required by Superior North EMS policies and procedures.
2. Assesses environmental risks and responds to patient(s) and personal safety needs.
3. Administers to and provides patient care in accordance with Basic Life Support Patient Care Standards (BLS PCS), Advanced Life Support Patient Care Standards (ALS PCS), and all other required Standards as set by the Ministry of Health and Long-Term Care, Emergency Health Services Branch.
4. Provides documentation, including ambulance call reports and incident/collision reports as required and as per the Ontario Ambulance Documentation Standards.
5. Conducts patient triage assessment and evaluation.

Qualifications:

1. Must meet the qualifications for primary care paramedic as stipulated in the regulations of the Ambulance Act, as amended.
2. Must meet minimum standards and complete mandatory training specified by the Ministry of Health and Long-Term Care, Emergency Health Services Branch, and Superior North EMS.
3. One to two years’ experience as a primary care paramedic.
4. Must have excellent interpersonal, customer service, and teamwork skills.
5. Must possess and maintain a valid Ontario Class “F” driver's licence or equivalent.
6. Must have the ability to work safely and within the Occupational Health and Safety Act.