Emergency Medical Technician Paramedic

HealthCareersInSask.ca • Kindersley, SK

5d • Onsite

About The Position

The EMT-ACP will respond to calls for service as per dispatch instructions, providing assessment, treatment and transportation of ill or injured persons. The EMT-ACP will cover standby assignment, as operations require. Preference for this position will be given to HSAS members in accordance with the terms and conditions of the SAHO/HSAS Collective Agreement. The Saskatchewan Health Authority (SHA) is the largest employer in Saskatchewan, employing more than 45,000 staff in a dynamic healthcare environment. The 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

• Advanced Care Paramedic Diploma (ACP)
• Emergency Medical Technician-Paramedic/Advanced Care Paramedic (EMT-P/ACP)
• Pediatric Advanced Life Support Certificate (PALS)
• Health Care Provider Level C Certificate (HCP-C)
• Valid Class 4 driver's license
• Advanced Cardiac Life Support Certificate (ACLS)
• Basic Life Support Instructor Certificate (BLS)
• Pediatric Education for Prehospital Professionals (PEPP) certificate acceptable
• Basic - Interpersonal skills
• Basic - Communication skills
• Knowledge in diverse cultures, values and traditions
• Registered/eligible for registration with the appropriate licensing body
• Clean Driver's Abstract

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

Responsibilities

• Respond to calls for service as per dispatch instructions.
• Provide assessment, treatment and transportation of ill or injured persons.
• Cover standby assignment, as operations require.
• Must be able to respond to the ambulance within 10 minutes when on-call.

Benefits

• May be eligible for Recruitment and/or Retention Incentives

What This Job Offers

• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: Associate degree