Emergency Medical Technician

Education

• Primary Care Paramedic Certificate from an approved educational institute

• Valid Class 4 driver's license

• International Trauma Life Support Certificate (ITLS)
• Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation Certificate (CPR)
• Basic Life Support Certificate (BLS)

• Listening skills
• Interpersonal skills
• Basic - Computer skills
• Verbal communication skills
• Conflict resolution skills
• Written Communication Skills

• Decision making through the application of knowledge and critical thinking
• Demonstrated ability to use sound clinical judgement
• 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
• Able to safely and consistently lift/load stretcher on a regular basis
• Physically able to perform the duties of pre-hospital emergency care
• Familiar with the SK Ministry of Health Ambulance Information System.
• Ability to work independently and as a member of a team
• Demonstrates the ability to be resourceful and to adapt to changing conditions

• Registered/eligible with the Saskatchewan College of Paramedics at PCP/EMT level

Position # : 000860

Union : HSAS

Facility :
Kindersley Health Centre

City/Town :
Kindersley

Department :
Ambulance - Land

Type :
Casual

FTE : 0

Shift Information :
Days, Nights, 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 :
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