Emergency Medical Technician

November 21 2024
Expected expiry date: November 28 2024
Industries Healthcare, social assistance
Categories Other Health Professionals,
Davidson, SK • Full time
  • Job Identification 27126
  • Job Category Emergency Medical Services
  • Posting Date 11/20/2024, 11:00 PM
  • Locations Davidson Health Centre
  • Apply Before 11/28/2024, 11:00 PM

Job Description

Position #: 002518

Expected Start Date: November 29, 2024

Union: HSAS

Facility: Davidson Health Centre

City/Town: Davidson

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: The EMT will respond to calls for service as per dispatch instructions, providing assessment, treatment and transportation of ill or injured persons. The EMT will cover standby assignment, as operations require.

Human Resources Exemption: No

Education

  • Primary Care Paramedic diploma (PCP)

Licenses

  • Basic Life Support Instructor Certificate (BLS)
  • Registered Paramedic (2011 National Occupational Competency Profile standards)
  • Valid Class 4 driver's license
  • Health Care Provider Level C Certificate (HCP-C)

Other Education and Training

  • International Trauma Life Support Certificate (ITLS)

Competencies

  • Basic - Communication skills
  • Basic - Interpersonal skills

Knowledge and Abilities

  • Ability to work and communicate in a cross cultural setting

Other Information

  • Employer will endeavour to ensure on-call does not exceed 300 hours in 3 weeks
  • Must be able to respond to the ambulance within 10 minutes when on-call
  • Preference to HSAS members as per the SAHO/HSAS Collective Agreement
  • Davidson is located approximately 114 km south of Saskatoon
  • Registered/eligible with the Saskatchewan College of Paramedics at PCP/EMT level
  • For more information on the town of Davidson please visit https://www.townofdavidson.com/

About Us

The Saskatchewan Health Authority (SHA) is the largest employer in Saskatchewan, employing more than 45,000 staff in a dynamic healthcare environment. The Saskatchewan Health Authority (SHA) is committed to providing coordinated quality services that are seamless, safe and patient-centred.

Additional Information

Applicants must upload all relevant documents (ex: certificates, diplomas, proof of enrollment, licenses and/or memberships) relating to the qualifications of the position. By submitting your application, you consent to your application history and talent profile being shared with Human Resources and the applicable hiring team.

Only applicants selected for an interview will be contacted. Those being interviewed are required to bring a valid Criminal Record Check (CRC) to the interview; it must be dated within six (6) months and include a vulnerable sector search.

We work together to improve our health and well-being. Every day. For everyone.
We are committed to building a representative, diverse, inclusive, and culturally responsive workforce.
We are committed to the Truth and Reconciliation Commissions Calls to Action.
We work in the spirit of truth and reconciliation, acknowledging Saskatchewan as the traditional territory of First Nations and Métis People.

Please note: Only applications that include all required documentation will be considered.