Education

• Primary Care Paramedic Certificate from an approved educational institute

Licenses

• Valid Class 4 drivers license

Other Education and Training

• International Trauma Life Support Certificate (ITLS)


• Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation Certificate (CPR)


• Basic Life Support Certificate (BLS)

Competencies

• Listening skills


• Interpersonal skills


• Basic - Computer skills


• Verbal communication skills


• Conflict resolution skills


• Written Communication Skills

Knowledge and Abilities

• Decision making through the application of knowledge and critical thinking


• Demonstrated ability to use sound clinical judgement


• knowledge of legislation and regulations which governs practice


• Ability to operate emergency vehicles safely and effectively


• Ability to function effectively in high stress and in emergency situations


• Able to safely and consistently lift/load stretcher on a regular basis


• Physically able to perform the duties of pre-hospital emergency care


• Familiar with the SK Ministry of Health Ambulance Information System.


• Ability to work independently and as a member of a team


• Demonstrates the ability to be resourceful and to adapt to changing conditions

Other Information

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

Position # : 000860

Union : HSAS

Facility : Kindersley Health Centre

City/Town : Kindersley

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