Primary Care Paramedic

Ornge • Sudbury, ON

8d • Onsite

About The Position

At Ornge, we believe that ordinary people can do extraordinary things. Each day, we connect communities with critical care across Ontario, Canada. In the air and by land, our teams deliver equity in emergency response, uplifting the lives of those in our care. We are excited to onboard individuals who bring energy, enthusiasm, and professionalism to our growing group of difference-makers and life-changers. Discover Ontario, Canada, and an exciting career with Ornge. Welcome to Ornge, we are the leading provider of air ambulance and critical care services in Ontario offering competitive salaries, comprehensive health and dental plans, and pension program. We invite you to choose a dynamic, impactful, and challenging career in paramedicine, apply online today. The Primary Care Land Ambulance Program at Ornge has quickly become a core component of Ornge’s Mission to overcome time and distance when it matters most. Paramedics in the PCLA Program will support patients in the care of critical and advanced care paramedic crews by ensuring they get to the care they need. Ensuring PCLA readiness is essential, and paramedics in the program will be responsible and accountable for ensuring their assets are in a constant state of readiness.

Requirements

• Current Primary Care Paramedic certification in good standing with a provincial Base Hospital
• Minimum 1-2 years’ experience as a fully certified Primary Care Paramedic
• Meets qualifications and conditions outlined in the Ambulance Act/Ontario Regulations 257/00: MOH Advanced Emergency Medical Care Assistant (AEMCA) certificate
• Valid F Class (or higher) Driver’s License with satisfactory Driver Abstract
• Valid CPR for Healthcare Professionals and/or Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS)
• Valid immunizations and confirmation of freedom from communicable disease as outlined in MOH Ambulance Service Communicable Disease Standards
• Completion of a Vulnerable Sector Screening process with a satisfactory result prior to or within 90 days of commencement of employment
• Must live near or be willing to relocate to the assigned base area
• Co-operate in attaining an effective fit of respiratory protective equipment and be clean shaven to ensure an effective facial seal

Nice To Haves

• Proof of Completion of Ornge Aeromedical Theory Program
• MOH Aeromedical Theory Certificate

Responsibilities

• Support patients in the care of critical and advanced care paramedic crews by ensuring they get to the care they need
• Ensure PCLA readiness
• Be responsible and accountable for ensuring their assets are in a constant state of readiness

Benefits

• Competitive salaries
• Comprehensive health and dental plans
• Pension program
• Comprehensive Health, Dental and Vision Benefit Plan
• 24/7 Employee and Family Assistance Program
• Premium Defined Benefits Pension Plan Automatic Enrollment
• Personal Day & Vacation entitlements are in accordance with the UNIFOR Collective Bargaining Agreement
• PERKS! Employee Promotional Programs relating to personal phone plans, furniture, home/car insurance, travel, fitness, attractions and more!

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: Associate degree
• Number of Employees: 251-500 employees