Emergency Medical Technician

Job summary

The Emergency Medical Technician provides mobile health services, including emergency medical care and community para-medicine, while maintaining ambulance readiness and equipment. They are responsible for assessing and treating patients according to provincial protocols and ensuring safe patient transport and transfer of care.

Job details

Position #: 9010052 Expected Start Date: Union: HSAS Facility: Watrous District Health Complex City/Town: Watrous Department: Ambulance - Land Type: Part-time temporary Expected Up to Date: February 28, 2027 FTE: 0.75 Shift Information: Days, Nights, Evenings, Weekends, Standby Number of Hours per Rotation: 14 shifts of 8 hours per 4 weeks Relief: No Float: No Hours of Work: Extended Shift Hours (11.78) Salary or Pay Band: Pay Band Emergency Medical Technician $29.909 to $36.572 Travel Required: No Job Description: "The Primary Care Paramedic/Emergency Medical Technician (PCP/EMT) integrates skills and knowledge in the provision of PCP/EMT level care during the delivery of mobile health services including emergency medical services and community para-medicine services. The PCP/EMT will perform and document readiness checks of the ambulance and equipment, perform routine ambulance and equipment maintenance and cleaning tasks as needed, conduct and document weekly """"deep clean"""" and inventory tasks, participate in required continuing education, contribute to the maintenance of a positive workplace climate by functioning as a leader and participative team member for the delivery of health services in the area, ensure the annual Provincial ambulance licensing requirements are met, accept and respond to dispatch information from the communications centre in an appropriate and efficient manner, act within the scope of practice guidelines while assessing and treating patients according the Saskatchewan Ministry of Health protocols, when indicated, provide safe transportation to the appropriate health care facility, ensure the safe transfer of care of patients by providing a verbal and written report to the staff at the receiving health care facility, prepare and submit all required patient documentation in a timely manner, ensure that the ambulance is ready for the next response by cleaning and restocking supplies. "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 * International Trauma Life Support Certificate (ITLS) * Valid Class 4 driver's license Competencies * Basic - Communication skills * Basic - Computer skills * Advanced - Interpersonal skills Knowledge and Abilities * Ability to work as a member of a multi-disciplinary team * Ability to be flexible and willing to change * Ability to competently use computers and software applications * Ability to work independently * Ability to adapt to changing conditions Other Information * May be eligible for Recruitment and/or Retention Incentives * Registered/eligible with the Saskatchewan College of Paramedics at PCP/EMT level * Travel within the region and provincially * For more information on the town of Watrous please visit http://townofwatrous.com/ * Watrous is located approximately 117 km southeast of Saskatoon * Travel required * Preference to HSAS members as per 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. 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 provides mobile health services, including emergency medical care and community para-medicine, while maintaining ambulance readiness and equipment. They are responsible for assessing and treating patients according to provincial protocols and ensuring safe patient transport and transfer of care.

Requirements

Candidates must hold a Primary Care Paramedic diploma and a valid Class 4 driver's license. Additionally, an International Trauma Life Support Certificate and registration with the Saskatchewan College of Paramedics are required.

Listed skills

• Teamwork · Preferred
• interpersonal skills · Preferred
• Documentation · Preferred
• Communication Skills · Preferred
• Inventory management · Preferred

Other relevant skills

Identified from the job description. Confirm important requirements above.

• Emergency medical services
• Patient assessment
• Patient treatment
• Ambulance maintenance
• Inventory management
• Communication skills
• Computer skills
• Interpersonal skills
• Teamwork
• Documentation
• Community para-medicine
• Emergency response
• Life Support
• Communication
• Interpersonal Communications
• Equipment Maintenance
• Computer Literacy
• Valid Driver's License
• Primary Care
• Reconciliation
• Ambulances
• Trauma Care
• Patient Treatment
• Emergency Medical Technician (EMT)
• Cultural Responsiveness

Job areas

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