Emergency Medical Technician

Position # : 094295

Expected Start Date: To be Determined, Posted Until Filled

Union: HSAS

Facility: St. Peter's Hospital

• SHA

City/Town: Melville

Department: Ambulance

• Land

Type: Casual

FTE: 0

Shift Information: Days, 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: The Emergency Medical Technician (EMT) reports to the Director of Emergency Medical Services and when on site in a facility to the designated Supervisor/Charge Nurse. EMTs provide direct pre-hospital, emergency and patient care. They assist with the operations of the facilities they serve. The only restriction that has been identified governing their participation in these departments is; No duties can restrict them from responding immediately to any ambulance calls.

EMTs shall abide by the Saskatchewan Health Authority and its Affiliates Mission, Vision, Values, 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

Valid Class 4 driver's license

International Trauma Life Support Certificate (ITLS)

Competencies

Intermediate - Communication skills

Intermediate - Critical thinking skills

Intermediate - Decision making skills

Intermediate - Written Communication Skills

Basic - Interpersonal skills

Knowledge and Abilities

Physical ability to perform the duties of the position

Positive approach to deal with challenging situations with empathy and sincerity

Ability to exibit situational Awareness

Ability to act professionally, ethically and provide sound judgement

Ability to be resilient

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

Ability to function effectively in high stress and in emergency situations

Knowledge in conflict resolution techniques

Other Information

May be eligible for Recruitment and/or Retention Incentives

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

Clean Driver's Abstract

For more information on the city of Melville please visit http://www.melville.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.