Emergency Medical Technician

Job summary

The Emergency Medical Technician responds to emergency and non-emergency calls to provide assessment, treatment, and transportation for ill or injured individuals. They must operate in accordance with provincial legislation, clinical practice protocols, and health authority standards.

Job details

Position #: 195522 Expected Start Date: To be decided. Open until filled. Union: HSAS Facility: St. Joseph's Health Facility - SHA City/Town: Macklin Department: Ambulance - Land Type: Part-time regular FTE: 0.75 Shift Information: Days, Nights, Evenings, Weekends, Standby Number of Hours per Rotation: 336 hours per 12 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: Yes Job Description: Reporting to the Manager or designate for the area of province they are working, the Emergency Medial 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 diploma (PCP) Licenses * Valid Class 4 driver's license Other Education and Training * International Trauma Life Support Certificate (ITLS) * Current CPR certification * Basic Cardiac Life Support Certificate (BCLS) Competencies * Basic - Interpersonal skills * Verbal communication skills * Written Communication Skills * Listening skills Knowledge and Abilities * Ability to work independently and as a member of a team * Decision making through the application of knowledge and critical thinking * Knowledge of EMS Practitioners legislation/protocols/scope of practice * Ability to function effectively in high stress and in emergency situations * Physically able to perform the duties of pre-hospital emergency care * Basic computer skills including Microsoft Office programs (Word/Excel/Outlook) * Familiar with the SK Ministry of Health Ambulance Information System. * Ability to operate emergency vehicles safely and effectively * Ability to exhibit situational awareness * Ability to be resilient * Demonstrates the ability to be resourceful and to adapt to changing conditions * Able to safely and consistently lift/load stretcher on a regular basis * Conflict resolution skills to effectively handle difficult issues Other Information * Registered/eligible with the Saskatchewan College of Paramedics at PCP/EMT level * Scheduled hours of work may be reduced during the rotation stipulated when a statutory holiday is recognized during that period. 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. Applicants must upload all relevant documents (ex: certificates, diplomas, proof of enrollment, licenses and/or memberships) relating to the qualifications of the position. By submitting your application, you consent to your application history and talent profile being shared with Human Resources and the applicable hiring team. Only applicants selected for an interview will be contacted. Those being interviewed are required to bring a valid Criminal Record Check (CRC) to the interview; it must be dated within six (6) months and include a vulnerable sector search. > We work together to improve our health and well-being. Every day. For > everyone. > We are committed to building a representative, diverse, inclusive, and > culturally responsive workforce. > We are committed to the Truth and Reconciliation Commissions Calls to Action. > We work in the spirit of truth and reconciliation, acknowledging Saskatchewan > as the traditional territory of First Nations and Métis People. Please note: Only applications that include all required documentation will be considered.

What you’ll do

The Emergency Medical Technician responds to emergency and non-emergency calls to provide assessment, treatment, and transportation for ill or injured individuals. They must operate in accordance with provincial legislation, clinical practice protocols, and health authority standards.

Requirements

Candidates must hold a Primary Care Paramedic diploma and a valid Class 4 driver's license. Additional requirements include current CPR, BCLS, and ITLS certifications, along with registration with the Saskatchewan College of Paramedics.

Listed skills

• Teamwork · Preferred
• written communication · Preferred
• interpersonal skills · Preferred
• Microsoft Office · Preferred
• Critical Thinking · Preferred
• Conflict Resolution · Preferred

Other relevant skills

Identified from the job description. Confirm important requirements above.

• Emergency medical care
• Patient assessment
• Patient transportation
• Critical thinking
• Interpersonal skills
• Verbal communication
• Written communication
• Listening skills
• Teamwork
• Conflict resolution
• Situational awareness
• Emergency vehicle operation
• Microsoft Office
• Stretcher lifting
• Resilience
• Life Support
• Communication
• Decision Making
• Microsoft Excel
• Microsoft Outlook
• Interpersonal Communications
• Critical Thinking
• Computer Literacy
• Valid Driver's License
• Verbal Communication Skills
• Primary Care
• Conflict Resolution
• Reconciliation
• Emergency Medical Services
• Ambulances
• Trauma Care
• Resourcefulness
• Clinical Practices
• Emergency Medicine
• Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR) Certification
• Emergency Medical Technician (EMT)
• Basic Cardiac Life Support
• Listening Skills
• Cultural Responsiveness
• Emergency Vehicle Operation

Job areas

• Healthcare
• Security & Safety
• Transportation
• Emergency Medical Technician
• Health Technician / Technologist (Other)
• Medical and Pathology Laboratory Technicians
• Health Technologists and Technicians, All Other