Primary Care Paramedic

Medavie•Innisfail, AB

8d•Onsite

About The Position

Medavie Health Services West (MHSW) is a subsidiary of Medavie Health Services, responsible for the operation and management of EMS Services in Central Alberta. The organization is committed to building a healthier community and is part of Medavie, a health services organization that, along with Medavie Blue Cross, aims to provide innovative solutions to improve the health of Canadians. As a not-for-profit, Medavie contributes an annual social dividend to the Medavie Health Foundation to support physical and mental health initiatives. Employees are accountable to patients and coworkers, supporting safety initiatives and fostering a culture of patient safety and a respectful workplace. The Primary Care Paramedic (PCP) provides immediate treatment and transportation of sick and injured individuals to medical facilities. This role demands a high level of professionalism, communication, and knowledge, requiring safe and discreet conduct with accountability to various stakeholders including patients, family, hospital staff, management, and legal entities. MHS West strives to be a leader in the Paramedic profession, impacting health and wellbeing through high standards of knowledge, skill, compassion, and professionalism. Medavie is a national health solutions partner and leader in healthcare delivery, benefits management, health management, and primary care, supported by over 8,500 professionals. It offers private health insurance, public health administration, emergency medical services, primary care, community health, mental health and addictions solutions, medical communications, and clinical training. Medavie is recognized as one of Canada’s Top 100 Employers, certified for philanthropy and community engagement, and 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

Responsibilities

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 MHS - West Health and Safety Manual, Operational Guidelines, and all provincial and federal regulations.
Stocks and maintains 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.
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
Maintains functional awareness of MHS - West Operational Guidelines, and AHS medical control guidelines.
Participates actively in MHS - West Quality Assurance Program.
Develop a plan for maintaining and improving self-directed professional growth.
Actively participates in public awareness and community education programs approved by MHS - West
Maintains professional appearance of the approved uniform and maintains hygienic and grooming standards.