Emergency Medical Dispatcher

HealthCareersInSask.ca•Regina, SK

3d•CA$29 - CA$35•Onsite

About The Position

This position reports to the Commander/Manager of Regional Communications and in his/her absence the Communications Superintendent/Deputy. The roles and responsibilities include working in concert with call-evaluators and communication deployment specialists, while working within the EMD scope of practice. This employee will provide IFT processing, emergency medical dispatching, pre-arrival instructions and deployment of emergency vehicles in emergent and non-emergent situations. 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. 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.

Requirements

Emergency Medical Dispatch Certification
Grade 12
Certification as a Basic Telecommunicator with the Association of Public Safety
Current CPR Level C
Minimum typing (keyboarding) speed of 40 wpm
Ability to provide a valid Criminal Record Check (CRC) dated within six (6) months and include a vulnerable sector search for the interview

Nice To Haves

Preference for this position will be given to HSAS members in accordance with the terms and conditions of the SAHO/HSAS Collective Agreement
HSAS seniority in the SHA will be considered under the selection criteria