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Emergency Medical Technician

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November 21 2024
Expected expiry date: December 1 2024
Industries Healthcare, social assistance
Categories Other Health Professionals,
Leader, SK • Part time
  • Job Identification 27359
  • Job Category Emergency Medical Services
  • Posting Date 11/20/2024, 11:00 PM
  • Locations Leader and District Integrated Healthcare Facility
  • Apply Before 12/01/2024, 11:00 PM
  • Job Schedule Part time

Job Description

Position #: 205435

Expected Start Date: December 09, 2024

Union: HSAS

Facility: Leader and District Integrated Healthcare Facility

City/Town: Leader

Department: Ambulance - Land

Type: Part-time temporary

Expected Up to Date: July 01, 2025

FTE: 0.75

Shift Information: Days, Nights, Evenings, Weekends, Standby

Hours of Work: 14 shifts of 8 hours per 4 weeks

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 Southwest EMS Operations Manager the Emergency Medical Technician - Primary Care Paramedic (PCP) is responsible for responding to emergent and non-emergent EMS calls for service; and for providing initial assessment, treatment, stabilization and transport of ill or injured persons at the Basic Life Support level. The PCP will provide care with strict adherence to: Saskatchewan Health Authority (SHA) core values, policies, and work standards; Saskatchewan College of Paramedics (SCoP) Paramedic Clinical Practice Protocols; The Paramedics Act and SCoP Regulatory and Administrative Bylaws; and The Saskatchewan Ambulance Act and Regulations.

Human Resources Exemption: No

Education

  • Primary Care Paramedic diploma (PCP)

Licenses

  • International Trauma Life Support Certificate (ITLS)
  • Valid Class 4 driver's license
  • Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation Certificate (CPR)
  • Automated External Defibrillator Certificate (AED)

Other Education and Training

  • CMA accredited Pre-hospital Care Program-EMR

Competencies

  • Advanced - Listening skills
  • Advanced - Interpersonal skills
  • Intermediate - Conflict resolution skills

Knowledge and Abilities

  • Physical ability to perform the duties of the position
  • Familiar with the SK Ministry of Health Ambulance Information System.
  • Demonstrates effective verbal and written communication skills.
  • Positive approach to deal with challenging situations with empathy and sincerity
  • Ability to function effectively in high stress and in emergency situations
  • Demonstrates the ability to be resourceful and to adapt to changing conditions
  • Ability to work independently
  • Decision making through the application of knowledge and critical thinking
  • Ability to work as a member of a multi-disciplinary team
  • Knowledge of EMS Practitioners legislation/protocols/scope of practice
  • Decision making through the application of clinical, legal & ethical practice

Other Information

  • Leader is located approximately 153 km west of Swift Current
  • Registered/eligible with the Saskatchewan College of Paramedics at PCP/EMT level
  • Preference to HSAS members as per the SAHO/HSAS Collective Agreement
  • For more information on the town of Leader please visit https://leader.ca/
  • Standard Hours
  • Computer skills, where required

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.