Emergency Medical Technician

Job summary

The Emergency Medical Technician is responsible for responding to emergent and non-emergent service calls. They provide initial assessment, treatment, and transport of ill or injured persons at the basic life support level.

Job details

Position #: V44943 Expected Start Date: To be determined, posted until filled. Union: HSAS Facility: Indian Head Hospital City/Town: Indian Head Department: Ambulance - Land Type: Part-time regular FTE: 0.67 Shift Information: Days, Nights, Evenings, Weekends and Stats Number of Hours per Rotation: 112 hours per 4 weeks; 8 hours shift 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/Primary Care Paramedic is responsible for responding to emergent and non-emergent calls for service; provides initial assessment, treatment and transport of ill or injured persons at the basic life support level. "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 * Grade 12 Licenses * Valid Class 4 driver's license * International Trauma Life Support Certificate (ITLS) Other Education and Training * Emergency Vehicle Operations training * CPR/AED Provider Certification Competencies * Advanced - Interpersonal skills * Advanced - Communication skills Knowledge and Abilities * Ability to function effectively in periods of high stress/emergent situations * Thorough knowledge of the SHA and EMS policies and procedures * Knowledge in applicable tools and equipment Other Information * May be eligible for Recruitment and/or Retention Incentives * Indian Head is located approximately 70 km east of Regina * For more information on the town of Indian Head please visit https://townofindianhead.com/ * Be physically fit and able to perform duties as outlined * Registered/eligible with the Saskatchewan College of Paramedics at PCP/EMT level 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 emergent and non-emergent service calls. They provide initial assessment, treatment, and transport of ill or injured persons at the basic life support level.

Requirements

Candidates must hold a Primary Care Paramedic Certificate, a valid Class 4 driver's license, and an International Trauma Life Support Certificate. Applicants are also required to be registered or eligible with the Saskatchewan College of Paramedics.

Benefits

• Recruitment incentives
• Retention incentives

Listed skills

• Recruitment · Preferred
• assessment · Preferred
• Training · Preferred
• CPR · Preferred
• Retention · Preferred
• interpersonal skills · Preferred
• Interpersonal · Preferred
• Health · Preferred
• Documentation · Preferred
• Communication · Preferred
• Physically Fit · Preferred
• Communication Skills · Preferred

Other relevant skills

Identified from the job description. Confirm important requirements above.

• Emergency medical services
• Patient assessment
• Basic life support
• Trauma life support
• Emergency vehicle operation
• CPR
• AED
• Interpersonal skills
• Communication skills
• Stress management
• Automated External Defibrillator (AED) Certification
• Emergency Medical Technician (EMT)
• Paramedic (EMT-P)
• Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR) Certification
• Valid Driver's License
• Cultural Responsiveness
• Ambulances
• Emergency Medical Services
• Reconciliation
• Basic Life Support (BLS) Certification
• Communication
• Interpersonal Communications
• Life Support
• Primary Care
• Emergency Vehicle Operation
• Trauma Care

Job areas

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

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