Emergency Medical Technician

Position #: 094295
Expected Start Date: To be Determined, Posted Until Filled
Union: HSAS
Facility: St. Peter's Hospital - SHA
City/Town: Melville
Department: Ambulance - Land
Type: Casual
FTE: 0
Shift Information: Days, 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: The Emergency Medical Technician (EMT) reports to the Director of Emergency Medical Services and when on site in a facility to the designated Supervisor/Charge Nurse. EMTs provide direct pre-hospital, emergency and patient care. They assist with the operations of the facilities they serve. The only restriction that has been identified governing their participation in these departments is; No duties can restrict them from responding immediately to any ambulance calls. EMTs shall abide by the Saskatchewan Health Authority and its Affiliates Mission, Vision, Values, Policies and Procedures. "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
• International Trauma Life Support Certificate (ITLS)

Competencies

• Intermediate - Communication skills
• Intermediate - Critical thinking skills
• Intermediate - Decision making skills
• Intermediate - Written Communication Skills
• Basic - Interpersonal skills

Knowledge and Abilities

• Physical ability to perform the duties of the position
• Positive approach to deal with challenging situations with empathy and sincerity
• Ability to exibit situational Awareness
• Ability to act professionally, ethically and provide sound judgement
• Ability to be resilient
• Ability to work independently and as a member of a multi-disciplinary team
• Ability to function effectively in high stress and in emergency situations
• Knowledge in conflict resolution techniques

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
• For more information on the city of Melville please visit http://www.melville.ca/
• No guaranteed hours

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.