Advanced Care Paramedic (Rotational) (Canada)

Advanced Care Paramedic (Rotational) (Canada)

04 Nov
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Bullitt Staffing
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Canada

04 Nov

Bullitt Staffing

Canada

The Advanced Care Paramedic (ACP) provides critical out-of-hospital medical care, advanced life support (ALS), and emergency transportation to patients facing life-threatening medical conditions or traumatic injuries. Rates are $67.66/hr for a 12 hour day or $80.00 if Incorporated. Rotations are 14 days on/14 days off. Required for several rotations over the winter.

Role Overview:

- Respond promptly to emergency dispatch calls, high-acuity medical emergencies, and trauma scenes.
- Perform endotracheal intubation, supraglottic airway placement, needle cricothyrotomy, deep suctioning, and continuous positive airway pressure (CPAP) therapy.
- Perform and interpret 12-lead ECGs (including STEMI identification), execute manual defibrillation, synchronized cardioversion, transcutaneous pacing, and administer advanced cardiac arrest medications.
- Establish peripheral intravenous (IV) and intraosseous (IO) lines. Calculate doses and administer a wide range of critical care medications (e.g., analgesics, sedatives, antiarrhythmics, vasopressors, bronchodilators, and thrombolytics) via various routes.
- Perform chest decompression and advanced hemorrhage control techniques (e.g., tourniquets, hemostatic dressings).
- Manage and stabilize critically ill or unstable patients during long-distance inter-facility transports between regional hospitals and specialized tertiary care units.
- Maintain detailed, legally compliant electronic Patient Care Reports (ePCRs) outlining history, vital signs, physical findings, interventions, and treatment responses.
- Communicate clinical findings directly to Central Ambulance Communications Centres (CACC), online Base Hospital Physicians, and emergency department triage staff during handover.

Requirements:

- Education: Diploma or Degree in Paramedicine from an accredited Canadian post-secondary institution,



with completion of an accredited Advanced Care Paramedic (ACP) certificate/diploma program.
- Professional Registration: Active registration and valuable standing with the provincial regulatory body or College of Paramedics (e.g., College of Paramedics of Nova Scotia, Alberta College of Paramedics, Ontario Base Hospital Certification).
- Experience: Minimum of 2–3 years of active practice as a Primary Care Paramedic (PCP) prior to ACP specialization is typically required.
- Certifications Required:
- Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS)
- Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS) / Pediatric Education for Prehospital Professionals (PEPP)
- Basic Life Support (BLS) for Healthcare Providers
- Advanced Trauma Life Support (ATLS) or Prehospital Trauma Life Support (PHTLS)

- Physical Requirements: Ability to lift, carry, and maneuver heavy equipment and patients (minimum 100+ lbs independently or as part of a team) on stretchers, stair chairs, and backboards.
- Environment: Exposure to variable outdoors weather conditions, controlled and uncontrolled indoor settings, high-traffic roadways, and dangerous or hazardous scenes.

Have questions? Once you've applied, our recruiter is happy to walk you through what a placement looks like before you commit.

About Bullitt Staffing Inc.

Founded in 2006, Bullitt Staffing Inc. (formerly known as YORK Search Group), places essential staff in fly-in/fly-out/rotational Contract positions across Canada. We provide a variety of personnel to sites in Healthcare, Nuclear Energy, Mining and Construction. Whether you're a client or a candidate, with Bullitt Staffing Inc., you always get the benefit of all our expertise, along with the highest standard of service, integrity and trust.

You can learn more about Bullitt Staffing Inc. by visiting our website at www.bullittstaffing.com or explore our latest blogs, newsletters, and industry insights at http://bullittstaffing.com/insights

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