Emergency Medical Technician

Position #: 164016

Expected Start Date: August 11, 2025

Union: HSAS

Facility: Kerrobert & District Health Centre

City/Town: Kerrobert

Department: Ambulance - Land

Type: Part-time temporary

Expected Up to Date: December 31, 2025

FTE: 0.75

Shift Information: Days, Nights, Evenings, Weekends, Standby

Hours of Work: 168 hours per 6 weeks

Relief: No

Float: No

Field Hours: No

Salary or Pay Band: Pay Band Emergency Medical Technician $29.909 to $36.572

Travel Required: No

Job Description: Reporting to the Manager or designate for the area of the province they are working, the Emergency Medical Services - EMT/PCP responds to emergency and non-emergency events, and provides assessment, treatment, and transportation of the ill or injured persons consistent with The Saskatchewan College of Paramedics (SCoP) Clinical Practice Protocols; The Paramedics Act and bylaws; and Saskatchewan Health Authority (SHA) policies, procedures, and work standards. "Preference for this position will be given to HSAS members in accordance with the terms and conditions of the SAHO/HSAS Collective Agreement"

Human Resources Exemption: No

Education

• Primary Care Paramedic Certificate from an approved educational institute

Licenses

• Valid Class 4 driver's license

Other Education and Training

• Current CPR certification
• International Trauma Life Support Certificate (ITLS)
• Basic Life Support Certificate (BLS)

Competencies

• Basic - Interpersonal skills
• Listening skills 
• Written Communication 
• Verbal Communication

Knowledge and Abilities

• Ability to function effectively in periods of high stress/emergent situations
• Decision making through the application of knowledge and critical thinking
• Ability to be resilient
• Ability to exhibit situational awareness
• Demonstrates the ability to be resourceful and to adapt to changing conditions
• Conflict resolution skills to effectively handle difficult issues
• Physically able to perform the duties of pre-hospital emergency care
• Basic computer skills including Microsoft Office programs (Word/Excel/Outlook)
• Knowledge of EMS Practitioners legislation/protocols/scope of practice
• Familiar with the SK Ministry of Health Ambulance Information System. 
• Able to safely and consistently lift/load stretcher on a regular basis
• Ability to operate emergency vehicles safely and effectively
• Ability to work independently and as a member of a team

Other Information

• Registered/eligible with the Saskatchewan College of Paramedics at PCP/EMT level
• Scheduled hours of work may be reduced during the rotation stipulated when a statutory holiday is recognized during that period