Emergency Medical Technician

Job summary

Responsible for responding to emergency and non-emergent calls to provide initial assessment and treatment. The role involves the safe transport of ill or injured persons to medical facilities.

Job details

Position #: 087899 Expected Start Date: To Be Determined, posted until filled. Union: HSAS Facility: Bengough Health Centre City/Town: Bengough 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: The Emergency Medical Technician-PCP is responsible for responding to emergency and non-emergent calls for service, provide initial assessment, treatment and transport of ill or injured persons. "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 Certificate from an approved educational institute Licenses * Valid Class 4 driver's license * International Trauma Life Support Certificate (ITLS) Other Education and Training * Current Basic Life Support-Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation(BLS-CPR) certification Competencies * Interpersonal skills * Verbal communication skills * Writing skills * Listening skills Knowledge and Abilities * Decision making through the application of knowledge and critical thinking * Ability to work independently and as a member of a team * Familiar with the SK Ministry of Health Ambulance Information System. * Decision making through the application of clinical, legal & ethical practice * Able to safely and consistently lift/load stretcher on a regular basis * Ability to function effectively in periods of high stress/emergent situations * Basic computer skills including Microsoft Office programs (Word/Excel/Outlook) * Physically able to perform the duties of pre-hospital emergency care * Demonstrates the ability to be resourceful and to adapt to changing conditions * Knowledge of legislation, protocols & scope of practice applicable to EMS in SK * Conflict resolution skills to effectively handle difficult issues * Ability to operate emergency vehicles safely and effectively * Ability to exhibit situational awareness * Ability to be resilient 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. Applicants must upload all relevant documents (ex: certificates, diplomas, proof of enrollment, licenses and/or memberships) relating to the qualifications of the position. By submitting your application, you consent to your application history and talent profile being shared with Human Resources and the applicable hiring team. Only applicants selected for an interview will be contacted. Those being interviewed are required to bring a valid Criminal Record Check (CRC) to the interview; it must be dated within six (6) months and include a vulnerable sector search. > We work together to improve our health and well-being. Every day. For > everyone. > We are committed to building a representative, diverse, inclusive, and > culturally responsive workforce. > We are committed to the Truth and Reconciliation Commissions Calls to Action. > We work in the spirit of truth and reconciliation, acknowledging Saskatchewan > as the traditional territory of First Nations and Métis People. Please note: Only applications that include all required documentation will be considered.

What you’ll do

Responsible for responding to emergency and non-emergent calls to provide initial assessment and treatment. The role involves the safe transport of ill or injured persons to medical facilities.

Requirements

Requires a Primary Care Paramedic Certificate, a valid Class 4 driver's license, and ITLS and BLS-CPR certifications. Candidates must be registered or eligible with the Saskatchewan College of Paramedics.

Listed skills

• assessment · Preferred
• Health · Preferred
• CPR · Preferred
• Decision Making · Preferred
• Basic Computer · Preferred
• basic computer skills · Preferred
• Communication · Preferred
• Communication Skills · Preferred
• Conflict Resolution · Preferred
• Critical Thinking · Preferred
• Documentation · Preferred
• Interpersonal · Preferred

Other relevant skills

Identified from the job description. Confirm important requirements above.

• Interpersonal Skills
• Verbal Communication
• Writing Skills
• Listening Skills
• Critical Thinking
• Teamwork
• Clinical Decision Making
• Patient Lifting
• Stress Management
• Microsoft Office
• Conflict Resolution
• Emergency Vehicle Operation
• Situational Awareness
• Resilience
• Emergency Medical Technician (EMT)
• Resourcefulness
• Paramedic (EMT-P)
• Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR) Certification
• Ethical Standards And Conduct
• Valid Driver's License
• Cultural Responsiveness
• Microsoft Excel
• Ambulances
• Emergency Medical Services
• Reconciliation
• Basic Life Support (BLS) Certification
• Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR)
• Decision Making
• Computer Literacy
• Emergency Medicine
• Interpersonal Communications
• Life Support
• Microsoft Outlook
• Primary Care
• Verbal Communication Skills
• Trauma Care

Job areas

• Healthcare
• Security & Safety
• Transportation
• Government & Public Sector
• Emergency Medical Technician
• Health Technician / Technologist (Other)
• Medical and Pathology Laboratory Technicians
• Health Technologists and Technicians, All Other

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