Emergency Medical Technician

Location: Western Saskatchewan (Kindersley)

Position # : 180520
Expected

Start Date:

TBD
Union:  HSAS
Facility:  Kerrobert & District Health Centre
City/Town:  Kerrobert
Department:  Ambulance - Land
Type:  Part-time regular
FTE:  0.75
Shift Information:  Days, Nights, Evenings, Weekends, Standby
Hours of Work:  168hours per 6 weeks
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:

Reporting to the Manager or designate for the area of province they are working, the Emergency Medical Services - EMT/PCP responds to emergency and non-emergency events. and provides assessment, treatment and transportation of the ill or injured persons consistent with The Saskatchewan Ambulance Act and Regulations;
Saskatchewan College of Paramedics (SCoP) Clinical Practice Protocols;
The Paramedics Act and bylaws; and Saskatchewan Health Authority (SHA) policies, procedures and work standards.
Human Resources Exemption:  No
Education
Primary Care Paramedic Certificate from an approved educational institute
Licenses
Valid Class 4 driver's license
Other Education and Training
International Trauma Life Support Certificate (ITLS)
Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation Certificate (CPR)
Basic Life Support Certificate (BLS)
Competencies
Verbal communication skills
Written Communication Skills
Conflict resolution skills
Basic - Computer skills
Listening skills
Interpersonal skills
Knowledge and Abilities
Able to safely and consistently lift/load stretcher on a regular basis
knowledge of legislation and regulations which governs practice
Ability to operate emergency vehicles safely and effectively
Ability to function effectively in high stress and in emergency situations
Familiar with the SK Ministry of Health Ambulance Information System.
Decision making through the application of knowledge and critical thinking
Physically able to perform the duties of pre-hospital emergency care
Demonstrated ability to use sound clinical judgement
Ability to work independently and as a member of a team
Demonstrates the ability to be resourceful and to adapt to changing conditions
Other Information
Registered/eligible with the Saskatchewan College of Paramedics at PCP/EMT level
Scheduled hours of work may be reduced during the rotation stipulated when a statutory holiday is recognized during that period.

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