Primary Care Paramedic

Medavie•Red Deer, AB

8d•CA$31 - CA$39•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. The PCP is expected to maintain a high level of professionalism, communication, and knowledge, conducting themselves in a safe and discreet manner. As an employee, you will be accountable for patient safety and fostering a safe and respectful workplace, supporting all safety-related initiatives. MHS West aims to be a leader in the paramedic profession through high standards of knowledge, skill, compassion, and professionalism, positively impacting the health and wellbeing of the community. They are committed to employing highly professional, well-educated EMRs, 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

Nice To Haves

Current registration with the Alberta College of Paramedics

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.
Advise superintendent of injuries that will impair duties.
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.