Primary Care Paramedic

Medavie • Calgary, AB

9d • Onsite

About The Position

Medavie Health Services West (MHSW) is seeking a Primary Care Paramedic (PCP) 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 operating in the public eye and must conduct themselves in a safe and discreet manner. The employee is accountable to patients, coworkers, and management by supporting all safety-related initiatives and fostering a culture focused on patient safety and a safe workplace. MHS West is committed to employing highly professional, well-educated PCPs and ACPs and is recognized as one of Canada's best places to work and a leading provider of health solutions and insurance for 1 in 10 Canadians. Medavie is a national health solutions partner and innovative leader in healthcare delivery, benefits management, health management, and primary care, committed to improving the wellbeing of Canadians. As a not-for-profit organization, Medavie is one of Canada’s Top 100 Employers, certified by Imagine Canada for philanthropy and community engagement, and Rainbow Registered as an organization that champions diversity, equity, and inclusion.

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
• FARE Certificate required
• 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 superintendent of injuries that will impair duties.

Nice To Haves

• Certified in and maintains CPR certification
• Current registration with the Alberta College of Paramedics
• FARE Certificate required

Responsibilities

• Provide immediate treatment and transportation of sick and injured individuals to appropriate medical facilities.
• Maintain personal knowledge and skills in accordance with the Alberta Occupational Competency Profile (AOCP) to deliver optimum patient care.
• Safely operate MHS - West vehicles in accordance with the 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 the 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 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.

Benefits

• Medavie is proud to commit an annual 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.
• Full careers. Full lives.

What This Job Offers

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