Emergency Medical Technician

Position #: 201470

Expected Start Date: To Be Determined; Posted Until Filled

Union: HSAS

Facility: Wilkie Health Centre

City/Town: Wilkie

Department: Ambulance - Land

Type: Part-time regular

FTE: 0.71

Shift Information: Days, Nights, Evenings, Weekends, Standby

Number of Hours per Rotation: 36 shifts of 8 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: No

Job Description: Reporting to the Manager or designate for the area of province they are working, the Emergency Medical 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 Certificate from an approved educational institute

Licenses

• Valid Class 4 driver's license

Other Education and Training

• Basic Cardiac Life Support Certificate (BCLS)
• Current CPR certification
• International Trauma Life Support Certificate (ITLS)

Competencies

• Interpersonal skills
• Listening skills 

Knowledge and Abilities

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

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.