Emergency Medical Technician

Saskatchewan Health Authority · Kyle

Position #: 195135

Expected Start Date: To Be Determined; Posted Until Filled

Union: HSAS

Facility: Kyle Health Centre

City/Town: Kyle

Department: Ambulance - Land

Type: Part-time regular

FTE: 0.75

Shift Information: Days, Nights, Evenings, Weekends, Standby

Hours of Work: 112.00 hours per 4 week rotation

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: 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

Basic Cardiac Life Support Certificate (BCLS)
International Trauma Life Support Certificate (ITLS)
Current CPR certification

Competencies

Basic - Interpersonal skills
Listening skills
Written Communication Skills
Verbal communication skills

Knowledge and Abilities

Basic computer skills including Microsoft Office programs (Word/Excel/Outlook)
Ability to work independently and as a member of a team
Decision making through the application of knowledge and critical thinking
Conflict resolution skills to effectively handle difficult issues
Physically able to perform the duties of pre-hospital emergency care
Ability to operate emergency vehicles safely and effectively
Familiar with the SK Ministry of Health Ambulance Information System.
Ability to function effectively in high stress and in emergency situations
Ability to exhibit situational awareness
Knowledge of EMS Practitioners legislation/protocols/scope of practice
Ability to be resilient
Demonstrates the ability to be resourceful and to adapt to changing conditions
Able to safely and consistently lift/load stretcher on a regular basis

Other Information

Registered/eligible with the Saskatchewan College of Paramedics at PCP/EMT level
Scheduled hours of work may be reduced during the rotation stipulated when a statutory holiday is recognized during that period.
Must be able to respond to the ambulance within 10 minutes when on-call
Preference for this position will be given to HSAS members in accordance with the terms and conditions of the SAHO/HSAS Collective Agreement

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 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.

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