Emergency Medical Technician

HealthCareersInSask.ca • Maple Creek, SK

7d • Onsite

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)
• Automated External Defibrillator Certificate (AED)
• Valid Class 4 driver's license
• International Trauma Life Support Certificate (ITLS)
• Registered Emergency Medical Technician/Primary Care Paramedic (EMT/PCP)
• Intermediate - Conflict resolution skills
• Advanced - Listening skills
• Advanced - Interpersonal skills
• Knowledge of EMS Practitioners legislation/protocols/scope of practice
• Familiar with the SK Ministry of Health Ambulance Information System
• Demonstrates effective verbal and written communication skills
• Ability to work as a member of a multi-disciplinary team
• Ability to work independently
• Decision making through the application of knowledge and critical thinking
• Positive approach to deal with challenging situations with empathy and sincerity
• Demonstrates the ability to be resourceful and to adapt to changing conditions
• Ability to function effectively in high stress and in emergency situations
• Physical ability to perform the duties of the position
• Decision making through the application of clinical, legal & ethical practice
• Registered/eligible with the Saskatchewan College of Paramedics at PCP/EMT level
• Computer skills, where required
• 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
• May be eligible for Recruitment and/or Retention Incentives

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

What This Job Offers

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