Emergency Medical Technician

Job summary

The Emergency Medical Technician is responsible for responding to emergency and non-emergent calls for service. They provide initial assessment, treatment, and transport for ill or injured persons.

Job details

Position #: 9002555 Expected Start Date: To Be Determined, posted until filled. Union: HSAS Facility: Coronach Health Centre City/Town: Coronach Department: Ambulance - Land Type: Part-time regular FTE: 0.67 Shift Information: Days, Nights, Evenings, Weekends, Standby Number of Hours per Rotation: 672 hours per 16 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: 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 diploma (PCP) Licenses * Valid Class 4 driver's license Other Education and Training * International Trauma Life Support Certificate (ITLS) * Basic Life Support Certificate (BLS) Competencies * Basic - Interpersonal skills * Basic - Writing skills * Basic - Decision making skills * Basic - Verbal communication skills * Basic - Critical thinking skills * Basic - Conflict resolution skills Knowledge and Abilities * Ability to work as a member of a multi-disciplinary team * Ability to work independently * Ability to function effectively in high stress and in emergency situations * Ability to adapt to changing conditions Other Information * For more information on the town of Coronach please visit https://townofcoronach.ca/ * Standard Hours * May be eligible for Recruitment and/or Retention Incentives * Coronach is located approximately 177 km southwest of Weyburn * Registered/eligible with the Saskatchewan College of Paramedics at PCP/EMT level * Scheduled hours of work may be reduced when a statutory holiday is recognized 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

The Emergency Medical Technician is responsible for responding to emergency and non-emergent calls for service. They provide initial assessment, treatment, and transport for ill or injured persons.

Requirements

Applicants must hold a Primary Care Paramedic diploma and a valid Class 4 driver's license. Additionally, candidates must possess International Trauma Life Support and Basic Life Support certificates.

Benefits

• Recruitment incentives
• Retention incentives

Listed skills

• Recruitment · Preferred
• assessment · Preferred
• Retention · Preferred
• Interpersonal · Preferred
• Health · Preferred
• Decision Making · Preferred
• Documentation · Preferred
• Communication · Preferred
• Ability to adapt · Preferred
• Critical Thinking · Preferred
• Communication Skills · Preferred
• Conflict Resolution · Preferred

Other relevant skills

Identified from the job description. Confirm important requirements above.

• Emergency medical response
• Patient assessment
• Trauma life support
• Basic life support
• Interpersonal skills
• Decision making
• Critical thinking
• Conflict resolution
• Verbal communication
• Writing skills
• Multi-disciplinary teamwork
• Adaptability
• Emergency Medical Technician (EMT)
• Valid Driver's License
• Cultural Responsiveness
• Ambulances
• Emergency Medical Services
• Reconciliation
• Basic Life Support (BLS) Certification
• Basic Writing
• Decision Making
• Conflict Resolution
• Critical Thinking
• Interpersonal Communications
• Life Support
• Primary Care
• Verbal Communication Skills
• Trauma Care

Job areas

• Healthcare
• Security & Safety
• 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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