Emergency Medical Technician

Position #: 201700
Expected Start Date: To be Determined; Posted until Filled
Union: HSAS
Facility: EMS Services - Wawota
City/Town: Wawota
Department: Ambulance - Land
Type: Part-time regular
FTE: 0.67
Shift Information: Days, Nights, 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: The Emergency Medical Technician-PCP is responsible for responding to emergency and non-emergent calls for service, provide initial assessment, treatment and transport of ill or injured persons. "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

Other Education and Training

• International Trauma Life Support Certificate (ITLS)
• Basic Life Support Certificate (BLS)
• Registered Emergency Medical Technician/Primary Care Paramedic (EMT/PCP)

Competencies

• Basic - Verbal communication skills
• Basic - Interpersonal skills
• Basic - Writing skills

Knowledge and Abilities

• Ability to work independently
• Ability to work as a member of a multi-disciplinary team

Other Information

• Registered/eligible with the Saskatchewan College of Paramedics at PCP/EMT level
• For more information on the town of Wawota please visit https://wawota.com/
• Standard Hours
• Wawota is located approximately 150 km northeast of Estevan
• May be eligible for Recruitment and/or Retention Incentives

About Us

The Saskatchewan Health Authority (SHA) is the largest employer in Saskatchewan, employing more than 45,000 staff in a dynamic healthcare environment. The Saskatchewan Health Authority (SHA) is committed to providing coordinated quality services that are seamless, safe and patient-centred.