Emergency Medical Technician

Position #: 087947
Expected Start Date: To Be Determined, posted until filled.
Union: HSAS
Facility: St Josephs Hospital - SHA
City/Town: Estevan
Department: Ambulance - Land
Type: Casual
FTE: 0
Shift Information: Days, Nights, Evenings, Weekends, Standby
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 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

Competencies

• Advanced - Interpersonal skills
• Intermediate - Verbal communication skills
• Advanced - Critical thinking skills
• Intermediate - Writing skills
• Basic - Communication skills
• Advanced - Problem solving skills
• Basic - Conflict resolution skills

Knowledge and Abilities

• Ability to work as a member of a multi-disciplinary team
• Ability to adapt to changing conditions
• Positive approach to deal with challenging situations with empathy and sincerity
• Ability to function effectively in high stress and in emergency situations

Other Information

• Standard Hours
• May be eligible for Recruitment and/or Retention Incentives
• Registered/eligible with the Saskatchewan College of Paramedics at PCP/EMT level
• For more information on the city of Estevan please visit http://estevan.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.