Emergency Medical Technician

November 19 2024
Expected expiry date: November 26 2024
Industries Healthcare, social assistance
Categories Other Health Professionals,
Estevan, SK • Full time
  • Job Identification 26818
  • Job Category Emergency Medical Services
  • Posting Date 11/18/2024, 11:00 PM
  • Locations St Josephs Hospital - SHA
  • Apply Before 11/26/2024, 11:00 PM

Job Description

Position #: 087947

Expected Start Date: December 02, 2024

Union: HSAS

Facility: St Josephs Hospital - SHA

City/Town: Estevan

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 their designate, the EMT/PCP, responds to emergent and non-emergent calls for service; and provides assessment, treatment and transportation of the ill or injured persons consistent with The Saskatchewan Ambulance Act and Regulations, Saskatchewan College of Paramedics Clinical Practice Protocols and established policies and procedures.

Human Resources Exemption: No

Education

  • Primary Care Paramedic diploma (PCP)

Licenses

  • Registered Emergency Medical Technician/Primary Care Paramedic (EMT/PCP)
  • International Trauma Life Support Certificate (ITLS)
  • Valid Class 4 driver's license

Competencies

  • Intermediate - Verbal communication skills
  • Advanced - Interpersonal skills
  • Intermediate - Writing skills
  • Basic - Conflict resolution skills
  • Advanced - Critical thinking skills
  • Advanced - Problem solving skills
  • Basic - Communication skills

Knowledge and Abilities

  • Ability to work as a member of a multi-disciplinary team
  • Ability to function effectively in high stress and in emergency situations
  • Ability to adapt to changing conditions
  • Positive approach to deal with challenging situations with empathy and sincerity

Other Information

  • Preference to HSAS members as per the SAHO/HSAS Collective Agreement
  • For more information on the city of Estevan please visit http://estevan.ca/
  • Registered/eligible with the Saskatchewan College of Paramedics at PCP/EMT level
  • Standard Hours
  • No Guaranteed hours

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.