Emergency Medical Technician

Position # : 000209

Union: HSAS

Facility: Biggar & District Health Centre

City/Town: Biggar

Department: Ambulance

• Land

Type: Casual

FTE: 0

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

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 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 Life Support Certificate (BLS)

Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation Certificate (CPR)

International Trauma Life Support Certificate (ITLS)

Competencies

Interpersonal skills

Written Communication Skills

Conflict resolution skills

Verbal communication skills

Basic - Computer skills

Listening skills

Knowledge and Abilities

knowledge of legislation and regulations which governs practice

Ability to operate emergency vehicles safely and effectively

Familiar with the SK Ministry of Health Ambulance Information System.

Ability to work independently and as a member of a team

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

Ability to function effectively in high stress and in emergency situations

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

Demonstrated ability to use sound clinical judgement

Decision making through the application of knowledge and critical thinking

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

Other Information

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

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.