Primary Care Paramedic

Medavie•Fort Vermillion 173B, AB

10d•Onsite

About The Position

Medavie Health Services West (MHSW) is seeking a Primary Care Paramedic for a temporary position. MHSW is responsible for the operation and management of EMS Services in Northeast Alberta. As a subsidiary of Medavie Health Services, MHSW is an integrated, pre-hospital care organization focused on building a healthier community. Medavie Health Services is a national leader in primary health care solutions and the largest contracted provider of emergency management services in Canada. Together with Medavie Blue Cross, they are part of Medavie, a health solutions partner committed to improving the wellbeing of Canadians. Medavie Health Services operates ground and air ambulance services, medical communications, Mobile Integrated Health/Community Paramedicine programs, 911 Public Safety, 811 Telehealth, home health care, and clinical training across six provinces with a network of 5,400 health care professionals. They invest in communities to address physical and mental health care challenges. Employees are accountable for patient safety and maintaining a safe and respectful 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
Current registration with the Saskatchewan College of Paramedics, if applying to Lloydminster Positions
Completion of Alberta Health Services MCP’s
Certified in and maintains CPR certification
Current registration with the Saskatchewan College of Paramedics (Lloydminster only)
Must be in good physical health with no disabilities that will impair duties as a Paramedic.
Considerable lifting and movement of heavy patients.
Will need to extricate patients from hazardous environments.
Will advise director, and/or team leader, of injuries that will impair duties.

Nice To Haves

FARE Certificate required

Responsibilities

Provide immediate treatment and transportation of sick and injured individuals to appropriate medical facilities.
Operate MHS - West vehicles safely in accordance with the 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.
Collaborate with outside agencies in a coordinated effort on behalf of the patient.
Document all patient care, assessments, and skills in 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 the Director 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 the MHS - West Quality Assurance Program.
Develop a plan for maintaining and improving self-directed professional growth.
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.