Emergency Medical Responder
About The Position
Medavie Health Services West (MHSW) is seeking an Emergency Medical Responder (EMR) to provide timely transportation between appropriate facilities. The EMR will operate in the public eye, requiring a high level of professionalism, communication, and knowledge. The role involves conducting oneself in a safe and discreet manner, with accountability to patients, family members, hospital staff, management, public agencies, and legal courts. As an employee of MHS, you are accountable for supporting safety-related initiatives and fostering a culture focused on patient safety and a safe workplace.
Requirements
- High School Diploma or G.E.D.
- Alberta Operators License class 1, 2 or 4.
- Current registration with the Alberta College of Paramedics
- Completion of Alberta Health Services MCP’s
- Certified in and maintains CPR certification.
- FARE Certificate required.
Responsibilities
- Provide timely transportation between appropriate facilities.
- Maintain personal knowledge and skills in accordance with the Alberta Occupational Competency Profile (AOCP) to deliver optimum patient care.
- Safely operate MHS - West vehicles in accordance with the MHS - West Health and Safety Manual, Operational Guidelines, and all provincial and federal regulations.
- Stock and maintain vehicles in a state of readiness at all times.
- Work in hazardous environments to ensure the safety of the patient.
- Work with outside agencies as a team in a coordinated effort on behalf of the patient.
- Document all patient care, assessments, and skills within the patient care report in a timely and legible fashion.
- Be punctual and ready to respond at the start of their shift.
- Act in a professional manner and handle conflict situations with good judgment.
- Follow the MHS - West chain of command.
- Create and maintain fully completed patient care reports (ePCRs).
- Maintain patient confidentiality in accordance with all provincial and federal regulations.
- Refer all media requests to the General Manager of MHS - West.
- Report all incidents and complete written incident report forms to the General Manager of MHS - West or designate.
- Maintain educational competencies as required by the Alberta College of Paramedics.
- Maintain functional awareness of MHS - West Operational Guidelines and AHS medical control guidelines.
- Participate actively in the MHS - West Quality Assurance Program.
- Perform considerable lifting and movement of heavy patients.
- Extricate patients from hazardous environments.
- Advise superintendent of injuries that will impair duties.
- Actively participate in public awareness and community education programs approved by MHS - West.
- Maintain professional appearance of the approved uniform and maintain hygienic and grooming standards.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
High school or GED
