Emergency Medical Technician

Position # : CAS083231

Expected Start Date: To be decided; open until filled

Union: HSAS

Facility: EMS - Richmound

City/Town: Richmound

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

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

International Trauma Life Support Certificate (ITLS)

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

Competencies

Listening skills

Communication skills

Conflict resolution skills

Interpersonal skills

Basic - Computer skills

Knowledge and Abilities

Ability to exhibit situational awareness

Knowledge of EMS Practitioners legislation/protocols/scope of practice

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

Ability to operate emergency vehicles safely and effectively

Ability to be resilient

Physical ability to perform the duties of the position

Familiar with the SK Ministry of Health Ambulance Information System.

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

Ability to function effectively in high stress and in emergency situations

Decision making through the application of knowledge and critical thinking

Ability to work independently and as a member of a team

Other Information

Registered/eligible with the Saskatchewan College of Paramedics (SCoP)

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.