Position #: 087899

Expected Start Date: To Be Determined, posted until filled.

Union: HSAS

Facility: Bengough Health Centre

City/Town: Bengough

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: The Emergency Medical Technician-PCP is responsible for responding to emergency and non-emergent calls for service, provide initial assessment, treatment and transport of ill or injured persons. "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 Certificate from an approved educational institute

Licenses

Valid Class 4 driver's license
International Trauma Life Support Certificate (ITLS)

Other Education and Training

Current Basic Life Support-Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation(BLS-CPR) certification

Competencies

Interpersonal skills
Verbal communication skills
Writing skills
Listening skills

Knowledge and Abilities

Decision making through the application of knowledge and critical thinking
Ability to work independently and as a member of a team
Familiar with the SK Ministry of Health Ambulance Information System.
Decision making through the application of clinical, legal & ethical practice
Able to safely and consistently lift/load stretcher on a regular basis
Ability to function effectively in periods of high stress/emergent situations
Basic computer skills including Microsoft Office programs (Word/Excel/Outlook)
Physically able to perform the duties of pre-hospital emergency care
Demonstrates the ability to be resourceful and to adapt to changing conditions
Knowledge of legislation, protocols & scope of practice applicable to EMS in SK
Conflict resolution skills to effectively handle difficult issues
Ability to operate emergency vehicles safely and effectively
Ability to exhibit situational awareness
Ability to be resilient

Other Information

Registered/eligible with the Saskatchewan College of Paramedics at PCP/EMT level
No guaranteed hours