Emergency Medical Technician

November 18 2024
Expected expiry date: November 25 2024
Industries Healthcare, social assistance
Categories Other Health Professionals,
Melville, SK • Full time
  • Job Identification 26508
  • Job Category Emergency Medical Services
  • Posting Date 11/17/2024, 11:00 PM
  • Locations St. Peter's Hospital - SHA
  • Apply Before 11/25/2024, 11:00 PM

Job Description

Position #: 094295

Expected Start Date: November 26, 2024

Union: HSAS

Facility: St. Peter's Hospital - SHA

City/Town: Melville

Department: Ambulance - Land

Type: Casual

FTE: 0

Shift Information: Days, Evenings, Weekends, Standby

No guaranteed hours.

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 Emergency Medical Technician (EMT) reports to the Director of Emergency Medical Services and when on site in a facility to the designated Supervisor/Charge Nurse. EMTs provide direct pre-hospital, emergency and patient care. They assist with the operations of the facilities they serve. The only restriction that has been identified governing their participation in these departments is; No duties can restrict them from responding immediately to any ambulance calls. EMTs shall abide by the Saskatchewan Health Authority and its Affiliates Mission, Vision, Values, Policies and Procedures.

Human Resources Exemption: No

Education

  • Primary Care Paramedic diploma (PCP)

Licenses

  • Valid Class 4 driver's license
  • International Trauma Life Support Certificate (ITLS)

Competencies

  • Intermediate - Critical thinking skills
  • Intermediate - Written Communication Skills
  • Intermediate - Decision making skills
  • Intermediate - Communication skills
  • Basic - Interpersonal skills
  • Intermediate -
  • Basic -

Knowledge and Abilities

  • Knowledge in conflict resolution techniques
  • Ability to act professionally, ethically and provide sound judgement
  • Physical ability to perform the duties of the position
  • Ability to work independently and as a member of a multi-disciplinary team
  • Ability to be resilient
  • Ability to function effectively in high stress and in emergency situations
  • Positive approach to deal with challenging situations with empathy and sincerity
  • Ability to exibit situational Awareness

Other Information

  • Clean Driver's Abstract
  • Preference to HSAS members as per the SAHO/HSAS Collective Agreement
  • Registered/eligible with the Saskatchewan College of Paramedics at PCP/EMT level
  • For more information on the city of Melville please visit http://www.melville.ca/

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.