07 Nov
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Alberta Health Services
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Medicine Hat
07 Nov
Alberta Health Services
Medicine Hat
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: Medicine Hat
Medicine Hat Sub Station - EMS
Multi-Site: Not Applicable
Temporary Employee Class: Temp F/T Benefits
Temporary End Date: 01-MAY-2027
Hours per Shift: 12
Length of Shift in weeks: Shifts per cycle: 28
Shift Pattern: Days, Evenings, Nights, Weekends
Days Off: As Per Rotation
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 the Lifemark organization, is required for applicants who do not already hold a clinical position within EHS (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. 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.
📌 Primary Care Paramedic (Temporary) (Medicine Hat)
🏢 Alberta Health Services
📍 Medicine Hat