Position #: 124337
Expected Start Date: To Be Determined
Union: HSAS
Facility: Cut Knife Health Centre
City/Town: Cut Knife
Department: Ambulance - Land
Type: Casual
FTE: 0
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
Education
- Primary Care Paramedic Certificate from an approved educational institute
Licenses
- Valid Class 4 driver's license
Other Education and Training
- Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation Certificate (CPR)
- International Trauma Life Support Certificate (ITLS)
- Basic Life Support Certificate (BLS)
Competencies
- Verbal communication skills
- Basic - Computer skills
- Written Communication Skills
- Interpersonal skills
- Listening skills
- Conflict resolution skills
Knowledge and Abilities
- Demonstrates the ability to be resourceful and to adapt to changing conditions
- Demonstrated ability to use sound clinical judgement
- Decision making through the application of knowledge and critical thinking
- Familiar with the SK Ministry of Health Ambulance Information System.
- Able to safely and consistently lift/load stretcher on a regular basis
- Physically able to perform the duties of pre-hospital emergency care
- Ability to function effectively in high stress and in emergency situations
- knowledge of legislation and regulations which governs practice
- Ability to operate emergency vehicles safely and effectively
- Ability to work independently and as a member of a team
Other Information
- Registered/eligible with the Saskatchewan College of Paramedics at PCP/EMT level
- No guaranteed hours. Must be Available a minimum of twenty-four (24) hours per 3 week period. Must be available all shifts, short shifts, short notice calls, stats and holidays, where applicable.
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.
