Emergency Medical Technician

Position # : 150290

Expected Start Date: To Be Determined; Posted Until Filled

Union: HSAS

Facility: Unity Health Centre

City/Town: Unity

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 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 diploma (PCP)

Licenses

Valid Class 4 driver's license

Other Education and Training

Current CPR certification

International Trauma Life Support Certificate (ITLS)

Basic Cardiac Life Support Certificate (BCLS)

Competencies

Listening skills

Basic - Interpersonal skills

Written Communication Skills

Verbal communication skills

Knowledge and Abilities

Basic computer skills including Microsoft Office programs (Word/Excel/Outlook)

Knowledge of EMS Practitioners legislation/protocols/scope of practice

Decision making through the application of knowledge and critical thinking

Conflict resolution skills to effectively handle difficult issues

Ability to work independently and as a member of a team

Familiar with the SK Ministry of Health Ambulance Information System.

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

Ability to operate emergency vehicles safely and effectively

Ability to exhibit situational awareness

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

Ability to function effectively in high stress and in emergency situations

Ability to be resilient

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

Other Information

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

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.