26-082 Emergency Medical Responders-Edm Ift-Permanent Full Time

26-082 Associated Ambulance (Edmonton Inter-Facility Transfer Service): EMR opportunities

Associated Ambulance is currently accepting applications of interest for ACoP Registered EMR's for full-time positions based out of Edmonton. This position reports directly to the IFT Regional Support Supervisors. The successful candidates will primarily be responsible for providing BLS and non-emergent transport support in the Edmonton Metropolitan region and will participate in a New Hire Orientation before entering the field. This includes a mentorship component with experienced staff members which is valuable for our providers to better adapt to the environments we operate in.

With over 40 years in Emergency Medical Services, Associated Ambulance is the largest EMS private contractor in the province. We provide ALS, BLS as well is IFT services to 24 locations in rural Alberta. We have exciting opportunities for Permanent & Temporary Full-time employment.

Orientation dates:

• August 17-21


• October 5-9


• December 7-11

Description:

• a defined scope of practice that includes the provisions of Basic Life Support (BLS) & Emergency Medical Responders (EMR) procedures


• IFT staff provide care and transportation for non-emergent patients during routine transport between medical facilities. They may be required to assist patients who are mobility challenged and require walkers, wheelchairs or are stretcher bound. They complete and submit required documentation including patient care reports.


• Both PCP's & EMR's are responsible for the cleanliness of the motor vehicles, equipment and ambulance bays. They also maintain the stock of supplies and equipment available in the Ambulances and transport units.


• Our PCP's & EMRs mainly transport admitted patients within the hospital setting to another healthcare facility for testing and or treatments. Sometimes the patients are returned to their place of origin or may be admitted at a different location within the Central Zone. 


• The IFT Ambulance employee plays an important role as a member of the Associated Ambulance inter-professional healthcare team. In the course of their work, they collaborate with other emergency medical personnel, physicians, nurses and other health professionals.


• Our team at Associated Ambulance IFT Edmonton spends a lot of time standing, reaching, walking, crouching and bending during their shifts. They are required to lift and transport patients and equipment. At times, they may be in awkward positions while providing assessment and care to ill and injured people. They may be exposed to chemicals, bodily fluids, needle sticks, moving traffic, weather conditions, and other potential safety risks while on the job.
  

Required Qualifications:

• Completion of an accredited EMR program and active registration with Alberta College of Paramedics (ACP) 


• Current Basic Cardiac Life Support - Healthcare Provider (BCLS-HCP) through Heart and Stroke Foundation will ONLY be accepted. 


• Must hold a valid Class 4 Alberta Operator's license with an abstract indicating no serious traffic safety violations - abstract will be requested and must be provided to meet hiring qualifications. 


• Completion of the Functional Abilities Recruitment Evaluation (F.A.R.E.) test taken no more than six months prior to the start date. 


• Current Certified Vulnerable Sector Check. 

Position Information:

• Recognition of previous EMS experience may be accepted to determine wage grid placement


• RRSP-DPSP matching program


• Shift Schedules will be a variety of 4 on/4 off, 4 days per week Mon - Fri 10.5hr  (varied schedules),  Monday - Friday peak car 8hr


• Weekend premium pay


• Deploying from Acheson Alberta


• Permanent Full-time 

*** Additional Perks ***

• Fully comprehensive Health & Dental benefit package (Fulltime and Benefit eligible casuals)


• Bountiful taxable spending account (Full time only)


• Flexible schedules for work-life balance


• Opportunity to work in metro Edmonton area.
  


• EMR: $23.15-$26.80 per hour