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 PCP is accountable to patients, coworkers, and management by supporting safety-related initiatives and fostering a culture focused on patient safety and a safe workplace. MHS West strives to be a leader in the Paramedic profession, impacting the health and wellbeing of the people they serve through high standards of knowledge, skill, compassion, and professionalism. They are committed to employing highly professional, well-educated PCPs and ACPs and are recognized as one of Canada's best places to work and a leading provider of health solutions and insurance.

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

• Option for employer to extend the 12-month contract.

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 a not-for-profit organization committed to providing innovative solutions that will improve the health of all Canadians.
• 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.
• Recognized as one of Canada's best places to work.
• Full careers. Full lives.
• Medavie is a national health solutions partner and innovative leader in healthcare delivery, benefits management, health management, and primary care.
• Backed by the strength of a team of 8,500+ professionals from coast to coast, we’re committed to improving the wellbeing of Canadians so that every life can be lived to the fullest.
• Medavie provides all-in-one private health insurance, public health administration, emergency medical services as Canada's largest contracted provider, as well as primary care, community health, mental health and addictions solutions, medical communications, and clinical training.
• Certified by Imagine Canada for philanthropy and community engagement.
• Rainbow Registered as an organization that champions diversity, equity, and inclusion.

What This Job Offers

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