Primary Care Paramedic

Medavie • Calgary, AB

8d • CA$31 - CA$39 • Onsite

About The Position

Medavie Health Services West (MHSW) is seeking a Primary Care Paramedic to provide immediate treatment and transportation of sick and injured individuals to appropriate medical facilities. This role requires a high level of professionalism, communication, and knowledge, as the paramedic will be expected to conduct themselves in a safe and discreet manner. Employees are accountable to patients, coworkers, and management by supporting all safety-related initiatives and fostering a culture focused on patient safety and a safe workplace.

Requirements

• High School Diploma or G.E.D.
• Alberta Operators License class 1, 2 or 4.
• Current registration with the Alberta College of Paramedics
• Completion of Alberta Health Services MCP’s
• Certified in and maintains CPR certification
• Current registration with the Alberta College of Paramedics
• FARE Certificate required
• Must be in good physical health with no disabilities that will impair duties as a Paramedic.

Responsibilities

• Provide immediate treatment and transportation of sick and injured individuals.
• Maintain personal knowledge and skills in accordance with the Alberta Occupational Competency Profile (AOCP).
• Safely operate MHS - West vehicles in accordance with MHS - West Health and Safety Manual, Operational Guidelines, and all provincial and federal regulations.
• Stock and maintain vehicles in a state of readiness at all times.
• Work in hazardous environments to ensure the safety and stabilization of the patient.
• Work with outside agencies as a team in a coordinated effort on behalf of the patient.
• Document all patient care, assessments, and skills within the patient care report in a timely and legible fashion.
• Be punctual and ready to respond at the start of their shift.
• Act in a professional manner and handle conflict situations with good judgment.
• Follow the MHS - West chain of command.
• Create and maintain fully completed patient care reports (ePCRs).
• Maintain patient confidentiality in accordance with all provincial and federal regulations.
• Refer all media requests to the General Manager of MHS - West.
• Report all incidents and complete written incident report forms to General Manager of MHS - West or designate.
• Develop and provide continuing educational requirements as required by the Alberta College of Paramedics.
• Maintain functional awareness of MHS - West Operational Guidelines, and AHS medical control guidelines.
• Participate actively in MHS - West Quality Assurance Program.
• Develop a plan for maintaining and improving self-directed professional growth.
• Considerable lifting and movement of heavy patients.
• Extricate patients from hazardous environments.
• Advise superintendent of injuries that will impair duties.
• Actively participate in public awareness and community education programs approved by MHS - West.
• Maintain professional appearance of the approved uniform and maintain hygienic and grooming standards.

Benefits

• Social dividend to the Medavie Health Foundation to support programs and initiatives aimed at addressing some of our country’s most pressing physical and mental health coverage.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: High school or GED