Emergency Medical Technician

Position # : CAS083227

Expected Start Date: To be decided; open until filled.

Union: HSAS

Facility: Leader and District Integrated Healthcare Facility

City/Town: Leader

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

Job Description: Reporting to the Southwest EMS Operations Manager the Emergency Medical Technician

• Primary Care Paramedic (PCP) is responsible for responding to emergent and non-emergent EMS calls for service; and for providing initial assessment, treatment, stabilization and transport of ill or injured persons at the Basic Life Support level. The PCP will provide care with strict adherence to: Saskatchewan Health Authority (SHA) core values, policies, and work standards; Saskatchewan College of Paramedics (SCoP) Paramedic Clinical Practice Protocols; The Paramedics Act and SCoP Regulatory and Administrative Bylaws; and The Saskatchewan Ambulance Act and Regulations. "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

Automated External Defibrillator Certificate (AED)

International Trauma Life Support Certificate (ITLS)

Valid Class 4 driver's license

Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation Certificate (CPR)

Other Education & Training

CMA accredited Pre-hospital Care Program-EMR

Competencies

Advanced - Interpersonal skills

Intermediate - Conflict resolution skills

Advanced - Listening skills

Knowledge & Abilities

Ability to function effectively in high stress and in emergency situations

Knowledge of EMS Practitioners legislation/protocols/scope of practice

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

Familiar with the SK Ministry of Health Ambulance Information System.

Positive approach to deal with challenging situations with empathy and sincerity

Decision making through the application of knowledge and critical thinking

Decision making through the application of clinical, legal & ethical practice

Demonstrates effective verbal and written communication skills.

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

Physical ability to perform the duties of the position

Ability to work independently

Other Information

Leader is located approximately 153 km west of Swift Current

Computer skills, where required

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

Standard Hours

May be eligible for Recruitment and/or Retention Incentives

For more information on the town of Leader please visit https://leader.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.