About The Position
The incumbent is responsible for the initiation and provision of treatment, stabilization and safe transport of critically ill and injured urgent and non-urgent patients via air and, in some locales, land, and the completion of relevant documentation. The incumbent will perform duties related to maintenance of equipment and supplies and participate in maintaining a clean and safe work environment. The Flight Paramedic, practices with medical skills and knowledge in the transport environment within their scope of practice and adheres to all Ornge/MOH medical directives, policies and procedures. The Flight Paramedic supports and promotes the strategic vision and principles of Ornge.
Requirements
- Minimum 2 years’ active field practice as a paramedic; 5 years’ active practice preferred
- Possesses all qualifications and conditions as outlined in the Ambulance Act/Ontario Reg 257/00 including, at the time of application:
- MOH Advanced Emergency Medical Care Assistant (AEMCA) certificate; or eligibility for Ontario equivalency.
- Advanced Care Paramedic Program graduation certificate from a recognized institution.
- MOH Advanced Care Paramedic certificate; or eligibility for Ontario equivalency; Note: Ontario MOH Paramedic Equivalency Process can be found here: https://www.health.gov.on.ca/en/pro/programs/emergency_health/edu/equiv.aspx.
- Current Advanced Care Paramedic certification in good standing with a provincial Base Hospital or applicable regulatory body.
- Current valid F Class (or higher) Drivers License or provincial equivalent with satisfactory Driver Abstract.
- Current valid CPR for Healthcare Professionals and/or Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS).
- Current, valid immunizations and confirmation of freedom from communicable disease as outlined in MOH Ambulance Service Communicable Disease Standards.
- Satisfactory Criminal Record Search current within 90 days.
- Completion of a Vulnerable Sector Screening process with a satisfactory result prior to or within 90 days of commencement of employment.
- Ability to successfully:
- Certify at the ACP level with Ornge Base Hospital;
- Complete pre-qualification requirements for CCP course admission;
- Provide proof of completion of Ornge Aeromedical Theory Program;
- MOH Aeromedical Theory Certificate.
- Paramedics are required to work various shifts, including day and night shifts and weekends in a 24/7 environment, including days, afternoons and nights on weekdays, weekends, and statutory holidays
- During the course of their shift duties, Paramedics may be required to overnight away from their home base
- Successful candidates must live or be willing to relocate within the assigned base location city with the exception of Moosonee
- Employees may be required to use respiratory protective equipment and they shall co-operate in attaining an effective fit of the equipment and in particular, be clean shaven to ensure an effective facial seal to provide for the health and safety of all employees.
Nice To Haves
- 5 years’ active practice preferred
Responsibilities
- Initiation and provision of treatment, stabilization and safe transport of critically ill and injured urgent and non-urgent patients via air and, in some locales, land
- Completion of relevant documentation
- Duties related to maintenance of equipment and supplies
- Participate in maintaining a clean and safe work environment
- Practices with medical skills and knowledge in the transport environment within their scope of practice
- Adheres to all Ornge/MOH medical directives, policies and procedures
- Supports and promotes the strategic vision and principles of Ornge
Benefits
- Comprehensive Health, Dental and Vision Benefit Plan.
- 24/7 Employee and Family Assistance Program.
- Premium Defined Benefits Pension Plan Automatic Enrollment.
- Personal Day & Vacation entitlements are in accordance with the UNIFOR Collective Bargaining Agreement.
- PERKS! Employee Promotional Programs relating to personal phone plans, furniture, home/car insurance, travel, fitness, attractions and more!
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
No Education Listed
Number of Employees
251-500 employees
