Emergency Medical Technician

Location: Yorkton Region (Melville)

Position # : 094295

Expected

Start Date:

To be Determined, Posted Until Filled

Union:  HSAS

Facility:  St. Peter's Hospital - SHA

City/Town:  Melville

Department:  Ambulance - Land

Type:  Casual

FTE:  0

Shift Information:  Days, Evenings, Weekends, Standby

Relief:  No

Float:  No

Field

Hours:

No

Salary or Pay Band:  Pay Band Emergency Medical Technician $29.909 to $36.572

Travel Required:

No

Job Description:

The Emergency Medical Technician (EMT) reports to the Director of Emergency Medical Services and when on site in a facility to the designated Supervisor/Charge Nurse. EMTs provide direct pre-hospital, emergency and patient care. They assist with the operations of the facilities they serve. The only restriction that has been identified governing their participation in these departments is;
No duties can restrict them from responding immediately to any ambulance calls. EMTs shall abide by the Saskatchewan Health Authority and its Affiliates Mission, Vision, Values, Policies and Procedures. "Preference for this position will be given to HSAS membersin 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
International Trauma Life Support Certificate (ITLS)

Competencies
Intermediate - Communication skills
Intermediate - Critical thinking skills
Intermediate - Decision making skills
Intermediate - Written Communication Skills
Basic - Interpersonal skills

Knowledge and Abilities
Physical ability to perform the duties of the position
Positive approach to deal with challenging situations with empathy and sincerity
Ability to exibit situational Awareness
Ability to act professionally, ethically and provide sound judgement
Ability to be resilient
Ability to work independently and as a member of a multi-disciplinary team
Ability to function effectively in high stress and in emergency situations
Knowledge in conflict resolution techniques

Other Information
May be eligible for Recruitment and/or Retention Incentives
Registered/eligible with the Saskatchewan College of Paramedics at PCP/EMT level
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