Emergency Medical Dispatcher
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 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.
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
Nice To Haves
- HSAS members
- HSAS seniority in the SHA
Responsibilities
- Provide IFT processing
- Emergency medical dispatching
- Pre-arrival instructions
- Deployment of emergency vehicles in emergent and non-emergent situations
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Education Level
High school or GED
