Emergency Medical Technician

Position #: 087899

Expected Start Date: To Be Determined, posted until filled. 

Union: HSAS

Facility: Bengough Health Centre

City/Town: Bengough

Department: Ambulance - Land

Type: Casual

FTE: 0

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

Relief: No

Float: No

Hours of Work: EMS Hours

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

Travel Required: No

Job Description: The Emergency Medical Technician-PCP is responsible for responding to emergency and non-emergent calls for service, provide initial assessment, treatment and transport of ill or injured persons. "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
• International Trauma Life Support Certificate (ITLS)

Other Education and Training

• Current Basic Life Support-Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation(BLS-CPR) certification

Competencies

• Interpersonal skills
• Verbal communication skills
• Writing skills
• Listening skills 

Knowledge and Abilities

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

Other Information

• Registered/eligible with the Saskatchewan College of Paramedics at PCP/EMT level
• No guaranteed hours