Emergency Medical Technician

Position #: 174627
Expected Start Date: To be decided; open until filled
Union: HSAS
Facility: Leader and District Integrated Healthcare Facility
City/Town: Leader
Department: Ambulance - Land
Type: Part-time regular
FTE: 0.75
Shift Information: Days, Evenings, Weekends, Standby
Number of Hours per Rotation: 14 shifts of 8 hours per 4 weeks
Relief: No
Float: No
Hours of Work: EMS Hours
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

• International Trauma Life Support Certificate (ITLS)
• Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation Certificate (CPR)
• Automated External Defibrillator Certificate (AED)
• Valid Class 4 driver's license

Other Education and Training

• CMA accredited Pre-hospital Care Program-EMR

Competencies

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

Knowledge and Abilities

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

Other Information

• Standard Hours
• May be eligible for Recruitment and/or Retention Incentives
• Computer skills, where required
• For more information on the town of Leader please visit https://leader.ca/
• Leader is located approximately 153 km west of Swift Current
• Registered/eligible with the Saskatchewan College of Paramedics at PCP/EMT level
• Scheduled hours of work may be reduced when a statutory holiday is recognized

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.