Emergency Medical Technician

Saskatchewan Health Authority · Shaunavon

Position #: 151122

Expected Start Date: To be decided; open until filled

Union: HSAS

Facility: Shaunavon Hospital and Care Centre

City/Town: Shaunavon

Department: Ambulance - Land

Type: Part-time regular

FTE: 0.67

Shift Information: Days, Evenings, Weekends, Standby

Number of Hours per Rotation: 14 shifts of 8 hours per 4 weeks

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

Valid Class 4 driver's license
Registered Emergency Medical Technician/Primary Care Paramedic (EMT/PCP)
Automated External Defibrillator Certificate (AED)
Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation Certificate (CPR)
International Trauma Life Support Certificate (ITLS)

Competencies

Intermediate - Conflict resolution skills
Advanced - Interpersonal skills
Advanced - Listening skills

Knowledge & Abilities

Positive approach to deal with challenging situations with empathy and sincerity
Ability to function effectively in high stress and in emergency situations
Demonstrates effective verbal and written communication skills.
Ability to work as a member of a multi-disciplinary team
Ability to work independently
Demonstrates the ability to be resourceful and to adapt to changing conditions
Physical ability to perform the duties of the position
Familiar with the SK Ministry of Health Ambulance Information System.
Knowledge of EMS Practitioners legislation/protocols/scope of practice
Decision making through the application of knowledge and critical thinking
Decision making through the application of clinical, legal & ethical practice

Other Information

Shaunavon is located approximately 108 km southwest of Swift Current
Clean Driver's Abstract
Computer skills, where required
Registered/eligible with the Saskatchewan College of Paramedics at PCP/EMT level
For more information on the town of Shaunavon please visit https://www.shaunavon.com/
Standard Hours
May be eligible for Recruitment and/or Retention Incentives

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. 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"

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