Reporting to the District Operations Manager, the Ambulance Operator/Attendant (also known as Emergency Medical Responder (EMR)) will be responsible for skilled work in the operation of ambulances in transporting patients while exercising care and skill in driving. The successful candidate must demonstrate an awareness of and be responsible for promoting and supporting person-and family-centered care, demonstrate a commitment to safety and partner with all team members to improve worker and patient safety by integrating safety into work practices, identifying risks and implementing improvements.
Constantly requires visual concentration or alertness to drive ambulances, complete site and patient assessments and to administer medications. Regularly there are time pressures in the pre-hospital emergency setting.
• Regularly there is lack of control over work pace occurs due to the unpredictable situations during a medical emergency, or unpredictable call volume.
Successful completion of an approved Emergency Medical Responder course (10-day course);
- Medical authorization with the Office of the Provincial Medical Director (OPMD) is required and must be obtained upon successful completion of program orientation;
- Successful completion of the Physical Capability testing certificate (within the last 3 months) and continued responsibility to meet the minimum standards of physical capability as outlined in provincial policy;
- A satisfactory record of work performance and attendance is required for this position;
- A satisfactory certificate of conduct from the RCMP or local police authority;
- Consistent demonstration of NL Health Service's core values; Completion of high school preferred, equivalent work experience may be considered.
📌 Primary Care Paramedic (Temporary) (Newfoundland and Labrador)
🏢 NL Health Services
📍 Newfoundland and Labrador
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