Emergency Medical Technician

HealthCareersInSask.ca • Maidstone, SK

115d • Onsite

About The Position

Reporting to the Manager or designate for the area of province they are working, the Emergency Medical Services - EMT/PCP responds to emergency and non-emergency events and provides assessment, treatment and transportation of the ill or injured persons consistent with The Saskatchewan Ambulance Act and Regulations; Saskatchewan College of Paramedics (SCoP) Clinical Practice Protocols; The Paramedics Act and bylaws; and Saskatchewan Health Authority (SHA) policies, procedures and work standards.

Requirements

• Primary Care Paramedic Certificate from an approved educational institute
• Valid Class 4 driver's license
• Basic Life Support Certificate (BLS)
• Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation Certificate (CPR)
• International Trauma Life Support Certificate (ITLS)
• Basic computer skills
• Listening skills
• Verbal communication skills
• Written Communication Skills
• Conflict resolution skills
• Interpersonal skills
• Demonstrated ability to use sound clinical judgement
• Ability to work independently and as a member of a team
• Demonstrates the ability to be resourceful and to adapt to changing conditions
• Ability to operate emergency vehicles safely and effectively
• Decision making through the application of knowledge and critical thinking
• Ability to function effectively in high stress and in emergency situations
• Able to safely and consistently lift/load stretcher on a regular basis
• Familiar with the SK Ministry of Health Ambulance Information System.
• Knowledge of legislation and regulations which governs practice
• Physically able to perform the duties of pre-hospital emergency care
• Registered/eligible with the Saskatchewan College of Paramedics at PCP/EMT level
• Clean Driver's Abstract

Responsibilities

• Responds to emergency and non-emergency events.
• Provides assessment, treatment, and transportation of ill or injured persons consistent with relevant legislation, protocols, and policies.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Part-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: Associate degree