Emergency Medical Technician

Position # : 201470

Expected Start Date: To Be Determined; Posted Until Filled

Union: HSAS

Facility: Wilkie Health Centre

City/Town: Wilkie

Department: Ambulance - Land

Type: Part-time regular

FTE: 0.71

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

Number of Hours per Rotation: 36 shifts of 8 hours per 12 weeks

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 Manager or designate for the area of 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 Ambulance Act and regulations; Saskatchewan College of Paramedics (SCoP) Clinical Practice Protocols; The Paramedics Act and bylaws; and Saskatchewan Health Authority (SHA) policies, procedures and work standards.

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

Basic Cardiac Life Support Certificate (BCLS)

Current CPR certification

International Trauma Life Support Certificate (ITLS)

Competencies

Interpersonal skills

Listening skills

Knowledge and Abilities

Able to safely and consistently lift/load stretcher on a regular basis

Ability to function effectively in high stress and in emergency situations

Ability to be resilient

Positive approach to deal with challenging situations with empathy and sincerity

Physically able to perform the duties of pre-hospital emergency care

Familiar with the SK Ministry of Health Ambulance Information System.

Conflict resolution skills to effectively handle difficult issues

Decision making through the application of knowledge and critical thinking

Ability to work independently and as a member of a team

Knowledge of EMS Practitioners legislation/protocols/scope of practice

Basic computer skills including Microsoft Office programs (Word/Excel/Outlook)

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

Demonstrates effective verbal and written communication skills.

Ability to operate emergency vehicles safely and effectively

Ability to exhibit situational awareness

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.

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.