Emergency Medical Technician

Position #: 000209

Union: HSAS

Facility: Biggar & District Health Centre

City/Town: Biggar

Department: Ambulance - Land

Type: Casual

FTE: 0

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

Relief: No

Float: No

Field Hours: No

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 Life Support Certificate (BLS)
• Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation Certificate (CPR)
• International Trauma Life Support Certificate (ITLS)

Competencies

• Interpersonal skills
• Written Communication Skills
• Conflict resolution skills
• Verbal communication skills
• Basic - Computer skills
• Listening skills 

Knowledge and Abilities

• knowledge of legislation and regulations which governs practice
• Ability to operate emergency vehicles safely and effectively
• Familiar with the SK Ministry of Health Ambulance Information System.
• Ability to work independently and as a member of a team
• Physically able to perform the duties of pre-hospital emergency care
• Ability to function effectively in high stress and in emergency situations
• Demonstrates the ability to be resourceful and to adapt to changing conditions
• Demonstrated ability to use sound clinical judgement
• Decision making through the application of knowledge and critical thinking
• Able to safely and consistently lift/load stretcher on a regular basis

Other Information

• Registered/eligible with the Saskatchewan College of Paramedics at PCP/EMT level

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.

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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.