Emergency Medical Technician
About The Position
Reporting to the Southwest EMS Operations Manager, the Emergency Medical Technician - Primary Care Paramedic (PCP) is responsible for responding to emergent and non-emergent EMS calls for service, and for providing initial assessment, treatment, stabilization, and transport of ill or injured persons at the Basic Life Support level. The PCP will provide care with strict adherence to: Saskatchewan Health Authority (SHA) core values, policies, and work standards; Saskatchewan College of Paramedics (SCoP) Paramedic Clinical Practice Protocols; The Paramedics Act and SCoP Regulatory and Administrative Bylaws; and The Saskatchewan Ambulance Act and Regulations. 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.
Requirements
- Primary Care Paramedic diploma (PCP)
- Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation Certificate (CPR)
- Valid Class 4 driver's license
- Registered Emergency Medical Technician/Primary Care Paramedic (EMT/PCP)
- International Trauma Life Support Certificate (ITLS)
- Automated External Defibrillator Certificate (AED)
- Advanced Interpersonal skills
- Intermediate Conflict resolution skills
- Advanced Listening skills
- Positive approach to deal with challenging situations with empathy and sincerity
- Ability to function effectively in high stress and in emergency situations
- Physical ability to perform the duties of the position
- Ability to work as a member of a multi-disciplinary team
- Demonstrates effective verbal and written communication skills
- Decision making through the application of knowledge and critical thinking
- Knowledge of EMS Practitioners legislation/protocols/scope of practice
- Familiar with the SK Ministry of Health Ambulance Information System
- Decision making through the application of clinical, legal & ethical practice
- Ability to work independently
- Demonstrates the ability to be resourceful and to adapt to changing conditions
- Clean Driver's Abstract
- Computer skills, where required
- Registered/eligible with the Saskatchewan College of Paramedics at PCP/EMT level
- Must be Available a minimum of twenty-four (24) hours per 3 week period
- Must be available all shifts, short shifts, short notice calls, stats and holidays, where applicable
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
- Responding to emergent and non-emergent EMS calls for service
- Providing initial assessment, treatment, stabilization, and transport of ill or injured persons at the Basic Life Support level
- Providing care with strict adherence to Saskatchewan Health Authority (SHA) core values, policies, and work standards
- Providing care with strict adherence to Saskatchewan College of Paramedics (SCoP) Paramedic Clinical Practice Protocols
- Providing care with strict adherence to The Paramedics Act and SCoP Regulatory and Administrative Bylaws
- Providing care with strict adherence to The Saskatchewan Ambulance Act and Regulations
Benefits
- May be eligible for Recruitment and/or Retention Incentives
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What This Job Offers
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
Associate degree
