Emergency Medical Technician

Position #: 151122

Expected Start Date: To be determined; posted until filled

Union: HSAS

Facility: Shaunavon Hospital and Care Centre

City/Town: Shaunavon

Department: Ambulance - Land

Type: Part-time regular

FTE: 0.67

Shift Information: Days, Evenings, Weekends, Standby

Hours of Work: 14 shifts of 8 hours per 4 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 Southwest EMS Operations Manager the Emergency Medical Technician - Primary Care Paramedic (PCP) is responsible for responding to emergent and non-emergent EMS calls for service; and for providing initial assessment, treatment, stabilization and transport of ill or injured persons at the Basic Life Support level. The PCP will provide care with strict adherence to: Saskatchewan Health Authority (SHA) core values, policies, and work standards; Saskatchewan College of Paramedics (SCoP) Paramedic Clinical Practice Protocols; The Paramedics Act and SCoP Regulatory and Administrative Bylaws; and The Saskatchewan Ambulance Act and Regulations. "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
• Registered Emergency Medical Technician/Primary Care Paramedic (EMT/PCP)
• International Trauma Life Support Certificate (ITLS)
• Automated External Defibrillator Certificate (AED)
• Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation Certificate (CPR)

Competencies

• Intermediate - Conflict resolution skills
• Advanced - Listening skills 
• Advanced - Interpersonal skills

Knowledge and Abilities

• Ability to work independently
• Ability to function effectively in high stress and in emergency situations
• Decision making through the application of knowledge and critical thinking
• Ability to work as a member of a multi-disciplinary team
• Familiar with the SK Ministry of Health Ambulance Information System.
• Demonstrates the ability to be resourceful and to adapt to changing conditions
• Positive approach to deal with challenging situations with empathy and sincerity
• Decision making through the application of clinical, legal & ethical practice
• Physical ability to perform the duties of the position
• Knowledge of EMS Practitioners legislation/protocols/scope of practice
• Demonstrates effective verbal and written communication skills.

Other Information

• May be eligible for Recruitment and/or Retention Incentives
• Registered/eligible with the Saskatchewan College of Paramedics at PCP/EMT level
• Clean Driver's Abstract
• Computer skills, where required
• For more information on the town of Shaunavon please visit https://www.shaunavon.com/
• Standard Hours
• Shaunavon is located approximately 108 km southwest of Swift Current
• Scheduled hours of work may be reduced during the rotation stipulated when a statutory holiday is recognized during that period.