Medavie Health Services West (MHSW) is responsible for the optimal operation and management of EMS Services in Central Alberta. MHSW is a not‑for‑profit organization committed to patient safety and a healthy community.
Duties and Tasks
Emergency and Response
- Maintain personal knowledge and skills, in accordance with the Alberta Occupational Competency Profile (AOCP), to deliver optimum patient care.
- Safely operate MHS - West vehicles in accordance with MHS - West Health and Safety Manual, Operational Guidelines, and all provincial and federal regulations.
- Stock and maintain vehicles in a state of readiness at all times.
- Work in hazardous environments to ensure the safety and stabilization of the patient.
- Work with outside agencies as a team in a coordinated effort on behalf of the patient.
- Document all patient care, assessments, and skills, within the patient care report in a timely and legible fashion.
- Punctual and ready to respond at the start of their shift.
- Act in a professional manner and handle conflict situations with good judgment.
- Follow the MHS - West chain of command.
Communication
- Create and maintain fully completed patient care reports. (ePCRs)
- Maintain patient confidentiality in accordance with all provincial and federal regulations.
- Refer all media requests to the General Manager of MHS - West
- Report all incidents and complete written incident report forms to General Manager of MHS - West or designate.
Education
- Develop and provide continuing educational requirements as required by the Alberta College of Paramedics
- Maintain functional awareness of MHS - West Operational Guidelines, and AHS medical control guidelines.
- Participate actively in MHS - West Quality Assurance Program.
- Develop a plan for maintaining and improving self‑directed professional growth.
Physical Ability
- Must be in good physical health with no disabilities that will impair duties as a Paramedic.
- Considerable lifting and movement of heavy patients.
- Will need to extricate patients from hazardous environments.
- Will advise superintendent of injuries that will impair duties.
Public Relations
- Actively participate in public awareness and community education programs approved by MHS - West.
- Maintain professional appearance of the approved uniform and maintain hygienic and grooming standards.
Safety Hazards
- Exposure to Violent Behaviour
- Traffic Hazards
- Communicable Diseases
- Extreme Weather Conditions
- Work with present considerable hazards
Qualifications
- High School Diploma or G.E.D.
- Alberta Operators License class 1, 2 or 4.
- Current registration with the Alberta College of Paramedics.
- Completion of Alberta Health Services MCP’s.
License/Certification
- Certified in and maintain CPR certification.
- Current registration with the Alberta College of Paramedics.
- FARE Certificate required.
Salary: $30.74 - $38.79 Hourly as per MHSW Central Alberta Collective Agreement.
Apparatus call sign, which may be subject to change: REDD-2B130.
Hours of work: 4 on 4 off 13:30-01:30.
MHS West strives to be a leader in the Paramedic profession. Through high standards of knowledge and skill, and along with compassion and professionalism, MHS West positively impacts the health and wellbeing of the people we serve. MHS West is committed to employing highly qualified, well‑educated EMRs, PCPs and ACPs.
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