Primary Care Paramedic

Medavie•Elk Point, AB

1d•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 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. 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. With a growing network of 5,400 health care professionals in six provinces, Medavie Health Services has a long history of operating ground and air ambulance services, medical communications, Mobile Integrated Health/Community Paramedicine programs, 911 Public Safety, 811 Telehealth, home health care, as well as clinical training. Medavie is a not-for-profit organization and one of Canada’s Top 100 Employers.

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
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

Current registration with the Saskatchewan College of Paramedics (Lloydminster only)
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 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 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 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.