Emergency Medical Technician

Position # : CAS082768

Expected Start Date: To be decided; open until filled

Union: HSAS

Facility: Southwest Integrated Health Facility

City/Town: Maple Creek

Department: Ambulance

• Land

Type: Casual

FTE: 0

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: Reporting to the Southwest EMS Operations Manager the Emergency Medical Technician

• Primary Care Paramedic (PCP) is responsible for responding to emergent and non-emergent EMS calls for service; and for providing initial assessment, treatment, stabilization and transport of ill or injured persons at the Basic Life Support level. The PCP will provide care with strict adherence to: Saskatchewan Health Authority (SHA) core values, policies, and work standards; Saskatchewan College of Paramedics (SCoP) Paramedic Clinical Practice Protocols; The Paramedics Act and SCoP Regulatory and Administrative Bylaws; and The Saskatchewan Ambulance Act and Regulations. "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 diploma (PCP)

Licenses

Valid Class 4 driver's license

International Trauma Life Support Certificate (ITLS)

Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation Certificate (CPR)

Registered Emergency Medical Technician/Primary Care Paramedic (EMT/PCP)

Automated External Defibrillator Certificate (AED)

Competencies

Advanced - Listening skills

Intermediate - Conflict resolution skills

Advanced - Interpersonal skills

Knowledge and Abilities

Decision making through the application of clinical, legal & ethical practice

Positive approach to deal with challenging situations with empathy and sincerity

Familiar with the SK Ministry of Health Ambulance Information System.

Knowledge of EMS Practitioners legislation/protocols/scope of practice

Demonstrates effective verbal and written communication skills.

Ability to work as a member of a multi-disciplinary team

Ability to work independently

Demonstrates the ability to be resourceful and to adapt to changing conditions

Decision making through the application of knowledge and critical thinking

Ability to function effectively in high stress and in emergency situations

Physical ability to perform the duties of the position

Other Information

For more information on the town of Maple Creek please visit https://maplecreek.ca/

Registered/eligible with the Saskatchewan College of Paramedics at PCP/EMT level

Computer skills, where required

May be eligible for Recruitment and/or Retention Incentives

Standard Hours

Maple Creek is located approximately 138 km west of Swift Current

No guaranteed hours

The Saskatchewan Health Authority (SHA) is the largest employer in Saskatchewan, employing more than 45,000 staff in a dynamic healthcare environment. The Saskatchewan Health Authority (SHA) is committed to providing coordinated quality services that are seamless, safe and patient-centred.