Emergency Medical Technician

Position #: 194748
Expected Start Date: To be Determined, Posted Until Filled
Union: HSAS
Facility: EMS Services - Carnduff
City/Town: Carnduff
Department: Ambulance - Land
Type: Part-time regular
FTE: 0.67
Shift Information: Days, Standby
Hours of Work: 225 hours per 8 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 Manager, or their designate, the EMT/PCP, responds to emergent and non-emergent calls for service; and provides assessment, treatment and transportation of the ill or injured persons consistent with The Saskatchewan Ambulance Act and Regulations, Saskatchewan College of Paramedics Clinical Practice Protocols and established 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

• International Trauma Life Support Certificate (ITLS)
• Registered Emergency Medical Technician/Primary Care Paramedic (EMT/PCP)
• Valid Class 4 driver's license

Other Education and Training

• Basic Life Support Certificate (BLS)

Competencies

• Basic - Verbal communication skills
• Basic - Decision making skills
• Basic - Conflict resolution skills
• Basic - Interpersonal skills
• Basic - Critical thinking skills
• Basic - Writing skills

Knowledge and Abilities

• Ability to adapt to changing conditions
• Ability to work as a member of a multi-disciplinary team
• Ability to function effectively in high stress and in emergency situations
• Ability to work independently

Other Information

• For more information on the town of Carnduff please visit http://carnduff.ca/
• Carnduff is located approximately 91 km east of Estevan
• Registered/eligible with the Saskatchewan College of Paramedics at PCP/EMT level
• Standard Hours
• 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.