Emergency Medical Technician

Position # : 087947

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

Union: HSAS

Facility: St Josephs Hospital

• SHA

City/Town: Estevan

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: Reporting to the Manager, or their designate, the EMT/PCP, responds to emergent and non-emergent calls for service; and provides assessment, treatment and transportation of the ill or injured persons consistent with The Saskatchewan Ambulance Act and Regulations, Saskatchewan College of Paramedics Clinical Practice Protocols and established policies and procedures. "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

International Trauma Life Support Certificate (ITLS)

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

Valid Class 4 driver's license

Competencies

Advanced - Interpersonal skills

Intermediate - Verbal communication skills

Advanced - Critical thinking skills

Intermediate - Writing skills

Basic - Communication skills

Advanced - Problem solving skills

Basic - Conflict resolution skills

Knowledge and Abilities

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

Ability to adapt to changing conditions

Positive approach to deal with challenging situations with empathy and sincerity

Ability to function effectively in high stress and in emergency situations

Other Information

Standard Hours

May be eligible for Recruitment and/or Retention Incentives

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

For more information on the city of Estevan please visit http://estevan.ca/

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.