Emergency Medical Technician Paramedic

Saskatchewan Health Authority · Pinehouse Lake · CA$39,654–CA$48,451 (stated in the posting)

Position #: 9000896

Union: HSAS

Facility: Pinehouse Health Centre

City/Town: Pinehouse Lake

Department: Primary Care Sites

Type: Casual

FTE: 0

Relief: No

Float: No

Field Hours: No

Salary or Pay Band: Pay Band Emergency Medical Technician Paramedic $39.654 to $48.451

Travel Required: Yes

Human Resources Exemption: No

Education

Advanced Care Paramedic Diploma (ACP)

Licenses

Emergency Medical Technician-Paramedic/Advanced Care Paramedic (EMT-P/ACP)
Valid Class 4 driver's license

Other Education and Training

International Trauma Life Support Certificate (ITLS)
Current Basic Life Support-Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (BLS-CPR) certification
Advanced Cardiac Life Support Certificate (ACLS)
Pediatric Advanced Life Support Certificate (PALS)
Pediatric Education for Prehospital Professionals (PEPP) certificate acceptable
Community Paramedic endorsement is as asset

Knowledge and Abilities

Work in unpredictable areas, such as multiple types of tech/emergency equipment
Demonstrates ability in verbal and non-verbal communication techniques
Possess effective communication skills & ability to relate to all individuals
Knowledge of current infection control standards, practices and protocols
Knowledge of safe client movement
ability and willingness to travel within service delivery area
Heavy lifting and often extreme physical exertion will be required
Ability to think & act quickly, creatively & strategically
Collaborate with internal executive, cross functional teams and external parties
Knowledge of proper body mechanics
Physically able to perform the duties of pre-hospital emergency care
Knowledge of Primary Health Care and Community Paramedicine
Knowledge of application and use of safety restraints and postural supports

Other Information

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.

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