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 of ill or injured persons.

Job details

Position #: 087755 Expected Start Date: To Be Determined, posted until filled. Union: HSAS Facility: EMS Services - Wawota City/Town: Wawota Department: Ambulance - Land Type: Casual FTE: 0 Shift Information: Days, Nights, Evenings, Weekends, Standby Relief: No Float: No Hours of work: No available 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) * Registered Emergency Medical Technician/Primary Care Paramedic (EMT/PCP) * Basic Life Support Certificate (BLS) Competencies * Basic - Interpersonal skills * Basic - Writing skills * Basic - Verbal communication skills Knowledge and Abilities * Ability to work independently * Ability to work as a member of a multi-disciplinary team Other Information * Wawota is located approximately 150 km northeast of Estevan * Registered/eligible with the Saskatchewan College of Paramedics at PCP/EMT level * For more information on the town of Wawota please visit https://wawota.com/ * May be eligible for Recruitment and/or Retention Incentives * Standard Hours * 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

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

Requirements

Candidates must hold a Primary Care Paramedic diploma and a valid Class 4 driver's license. Additional requirements include ITLS, BLS, and registration with the Saskatchewan College of Paramedics.

Listed skills

• assessment · Preferred
• Health · Preferred
• Communication · Preferred
• Communication Skills · Preferred
• Documentation · Preferred
• Interpersonal · Preferred
• interpersonal skills · Preferred
• Recruitment · Preferred
• Retention · Preferred
• staff · Preferred
• Training · Preferred
• Verbal · Preferred

Other relevant skills

Identified from the job description. Confirm important requirements above.

• Emergency medical response
• Patient assessment
• Patient treatment
• Patient transport
• Interpersonal skills
• Writing skills
• Verbal communication
• Independent work
• Multi-disciplinary team collaboration
• Trauma life support
• Emergency Medical Technician (EMT)
• Valid Driver's License
• Cultural Responsiveness
• Ambulances
• Emergency Medical Services
• Reconciliation
• Basic Life Support (BLS) Certification
• Basic Writing
• 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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