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Emergency Medical Technician

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December 24 2024
Expected expiry date: January 3 2025
Industries Healthcare, social assistance
Categories Other Health Professionals,
Shaunavon, SK • Part time
  • Job Identification 33168
  • Job Category Emergency Medical Services
  • Posting Date 12/23/2024, 11:00 PM
  • Locations Shaunavon Hospital and Care Centre
  • Apply Before 01/03/2025, 11:00 PM
  • Job Schedule Part time

Job Description

Position #: TI148142

Expected Start Date: January 13, 2025

Union: HSAS

Facility: Shaunavon Hospital and Care Centre

City/Town: Shaunavon

Department: Ambulance - Land

Type: Part-time regular

FTE: 0.67

Shift Information: Days, 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)
  • Automated External Defibrillator Certificate (AED)
  • Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation Certificate (CPR)
  • Registered Emergency Medical Technician/Primary Care Paramedic (EMT/PCP)
  • Valid Class 4 driver's license

Competencies

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

Knowledge and Abilities

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

Other Information

  • Computer skills, where required
  • Shaunavon is located approximately 108 km southwest 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 Shaunavon please visit https://www.shaunavon.com/
  • Clean Driver's Abstract
  • Standard 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.