23 Oct
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Alberta Health Services
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Macleod
23 Oct
Alberta Health Services
Macleod
As a Primary Care Paramedic (PCP), you will assess emergency scenes and patients and may transport ill or injured patients from emergency scenes and between facilities. This includes operating ambulances or other modes of transportation.You may treat patients by administering minor medications, using basic life support (BLS) airway adjuncts, and providing semi-automated defibrillation. You may also lead the BLS crew in delivering clinical care during patient transport or at emergency scenes.You will assist in ensuring that ambulances or other transport vehicles, including non-emergent transport (NET) units, are properly stocked and equipped in accordance with established standards.The working environment for a PCP is demanding and includes exposure to heat, cold, rain, snow, wind, moving traffic, and industrial and agricultural equipment.
You will be required to travel in all weather conditions and to remote locations (e.g., Emergency Health Services Classification: Primary Care Paramedic (2190) Union: HSAA Facility PROF/TECH Unit and Program: Primary Location: Fort MacLeod Health Centre Multi-Site: Not Applicable Employee Class: Regular Full Time Length of Shift in weeks: Shifts per cycle: 28 Days Off: As Per Rotation Emergency Health Services Classification: Primary Care Paramedic (2190) Union: HSAA Facility PROF/TECH Unit and Program: Primary Location: Fort MacLeod Health Centre Multi-Site: Not Applicable Employee Class: Regular Full Time Hours per Shift: 12 Length of Shift in weeks: Shifts per cycle: 28 Shift Pattern: Days, Evenings, Nights,
Weekends, On Call Days Off: As Per Rotation Required Qualifications: Non-restricted registration in valuable standing with the Alberta College of Paramedics (ACOP) as a Primary Care Paramedic (PCP).test, verified by a certificate provided by Lifemark, is required for applicants who do not already hold a clinical position (VESST, Clinical Educator, EMR, PCP, ACP, or Community Paramedic).E. test must be completed no more than six (6) months prior to the date of the job offer. E. test and to book an evaluation, visit must be qualified to perform full operational duties as of the start date.
Preferred Qualifications: Preference is given to those with previous EMS experience in a metro, suburban, rural, or interfacility environment and in other areas of Health Care and Public Safety. Completion of additional post-secondary programs is considered an asset. Applicants must provide proof of program completion for any post-secondary education or training at the time of application for it to be considered during the selection process.
A satisfactory criminal record check and/or Vulnerable Sector Search is required prior to your first day of work. Communities. Our team of skilled and dedicated health care professionals, support staff, and physicians promote wellness and provide health care all across Alberta.
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📌 Temporary Full-Time - Primary Care Paramedic (Macleod)
🏢 Alberta Health Services
📍 Macleod