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. "Preference for this position will be given to HSAS members in accordance with the terms and conditions of the SAHO/HSAS Collective Agreement"
Requirements
- Primary Care Paramedic diploma (PCP)
- International Trauma Life Support Certificate (ITLS)
- Automated External Defibrillator Certificate (AED)
- Valid Class 4 driver's license
- Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation Certificate (CPR)
- CMA accredited Pre-hospital Care Program-EMR
- Advanced - Interpersonal skills
- Advanced - Listening skills
- Intermediate - Conflict resolution skills
- Physical ability to perform the duties of the position
- Ability to function effectively in high stress and in emergency situations
- Knowledge of EMS Practitioners legislation/protocols/scope of practice
- Familiar with the SK Ministry of Health Ambulance Information System.
- Ability to work as a member of a multi-disciplinary team
- Demonstrates effective verbal and written communication skills.
- Positive approach to deal with challenging situations with empathy and sincerity
- Ability to work independently
- Decision making through the application of knowledge and critical thinking
- Decision making through the application of clinical, legal & ethical practice
- Demonstrates the ability to be resourceful and to adapt to changing conditions
- Registered/eligible with the Saskatchewan College of Paramedics at PCP/EMT level
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
- 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
Benefits
- May be eligible for Recruitment and/or Retention Incentives
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Part-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
Associate degree
