Emergency Technician Jobs

About The Position

Requirements

• Valid Class 4 driver's license
• Primary Care Paramedic Certificate from an approved educational institute
• Interpersonal skills
• Listening skills
• Familiar with the SK Ministry of Health Ambulance Information System.
• Ability to be resilient
• Ability to exhibit situational awareness
• Basic computer skills including Microsoft Office programs (Word/Excel/Outlook)
• Ability to operate emergency vehicles safely and effectively
• Able to safely and consistently lift/load stretcher on a regular basis
• Ability to work independently and as a member of a team
• Demonstrates the ability to be resourceful and to adapt to changing conditions
• Conflict resolution skills to effectively handle difficult issues
• Knowledge of legislation, protocols & scope of practice applicable to EMS in SK
• Demonstrates effective verbal and written communication skills.
• Physically able to perform the duties of pre-hospital emergency care
• Ability to function effectively in periods of high stress/emergent situations
• Demonstrate responsible decision-making supported by strong critical thinking
• Automated External Defibrillator Certificate (AED)
• International Trauma Life Support Certificate (ITLS)
• Current Basic Life Support-Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation(BLS-CPR) certification
• Registered/eligible with the Saskatchewan College of Paramedics at PCP/EMT level

Responsibilities

• Responding to emergency and non-emergent calls for service
• Provide initial assessment, treatment and transport of ill or injured persons.