Responsible for the safe care and transportation of non-emergent patients between medical facilities. Duties include completing patient care reports and ensuring transport units are fully stocked and operational.

Requirements

Requires completion of an accredited Emergency Medical Responder course and active registration with the Alberta College of Paramedics. Must possess a valid Class 4 Alberta Operator's License and current BCLS-HCP certification.

Experience

2 to 5 years

Education

professional certificate

Working hours

40 hours per week

Job type

Full-time

Work arrangement

On-site

Skills

Patient Care
Interfacility Transport
Medical Documentation
Patient Handling
Emergency Medical Response
Vehicle Maintenance
Collaboration
BCLS-HCP

Minimum pay

$22.26

Maximum pay

$25.77

Pay currency

CAD

Pay period

HOUR

Visa sponsorship

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Keywords

Emergency Medical Responder
EMR
ACoP
Interfacility Transfer
BCLS-HCP
Class 4 License
Patient Care Reports
Vulnerable Sector Check
Healthcare
Ambulance
Alberta Health Services
F.A.R.E. Test

Original job description

Archived listing. The details below describe a past opening.

Associated Ambulance IFT Red Deer is currently accepting Expressions of Interest from ACoP-Registered Emergency Medical Responders (EMRs) for Permanent Full-Time opportunities based out of Red Deer, Alberta.

Reporting directly to the Operations Manager and/or Regional Support Supervisor, successful candidates will join a collaborative and patient-focused team delivering high-quality interfacility transport services across our operating areas.

This position includes a structured mentorship component, pairing new team members with experienced providers to support onboarding, operational readiness, and confidence while adapting to the unique environments in which we operate.

Current EMR Positions Available :

1T152-Tuesday to Friday 0800-1800

Position Overview

Interfacility Transfer (IFT) staff are responsible for the safe care and transportation of non-emergent patients during routine transfers between medical facilities.

Key duties include:

Completing and submitting all required documentation, including patient care reports.
Maintaining cleanliness of vehicles, equipment, and ambulance bays.
Ensuring transport units are fully stocked and operational.
Collaborating with physicians, nurses, emergency medical personnel, and other healthcare professionals to deliver high-quality patient care.

Our IFT members primarily transport admitted patients for additional testing or treatment, as well as transfers between healthcare facilities and, in some cases, returning patients to their original location within Alberta Health Services Zones.

Physical Requirements

EMRs at Associated Ambulance must be capable of:

Standing, walking, reaching, crouching, and bending for extended periods.
Safely lifting and transporting patients and equipment.
Providing patient care in physically awkward positions when required.

Orientation Dates:

October 5-9th

December 7-11th

Required Qualifications

Completion of an accredited Emergency Medical Responder Course
Active registration with the Alberta College of Paramedics (ACoP)
Current Basic Cardiac Life Support – Healthcare Provider (BCLS-HCP) certification
Valid Class 4 Alberta Operator’s License with a clean driving abstract (to be submitted)
Successful completion of the Functional Abilities Recruitment Evaluation (F.A.R.E.) test prior to orientation.
Vulnerable Sector Check (VSC) completed within the past three month
Up to date immunizations

Additional Details

Multiple positions may be filled from this posting.

All permanent full-time roles are subject to a 3 month probationary period.

For more information about our organization please see: Home - Associated Ambulance

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