Emergency Medical Technician

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