Emergency Medical Technician

Job summary

The Emergency Medical Technician responds to emergency and non-emergency events to provide assessment, treatment, and transportation for ill or injured persons. They must perform these duties in accordance with provincial legislation, clinical practice protocols, and health authority policies.

Job details

Position #: 001342 Union: HSAS Facility: Kerrobert & District Health Centre City/Town: Kerrobert 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 Education * Primary Care Paramedic Certificate from an approved educational institute Licenses * Valid Class 4 driver's license Other Education and Training * Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation Certificate (CPR) * International Trauma Life Support Certificate (ITLS) * Basic Life Support Certificate (BLS) Competencies * Written Communication Skills * Verbal communication skills * Conflict resolution skills * Listening skills * Basic - Computer skills * Interpersonal skills Knowledge and Abilities * Demonstrates the ability to be resourceful and to adapt to changing conditions * Ability to function effectively in high stress and in emergency situations * Decision making through the application of knowledge and critical thinking * Ability to operate emergency vehicles safely and effectively * Physically able to perform the duties of pre-hospital emergency care * knowledge of legislation and regulations which governs practice * Familiar with the SK Ministry of Health Ambulance Information System. * Able to safely and consistently lift/load stretcher on a regular basis * Demonstrated ability to use sound clinical judgement * Ability to work independently and as a member of a team Other Information * Registered/eligible with the Saskatchewan College of Paramedics at PCP/EMT level The Saskatchewan Health Authority (SHA) is the largest employer in Saskatchewan, employing more than 45,000 staff in a dynamic healthcare environment. The Saskatchewan Health Authority (SHA) is committed to providing coordinated quality services that are seamless, safe and patient-centred. Applicants must upload all relevant documents (ex: certificates, diplomas, proof of enrollment, licenses and/or memberships) relating to the qualifications of the position. By submitting your application, you consent to your application history and talent profile being shared with Human Resources and the applicable hiring team. Only applicants selected for an interview will be contacted. Those being interviewed are required to bring a valid Criminal Record Check (CRC) to the interview; it must be dated within six (6) months and include a vulnerable sector search. > We work together to improve our health and well-being. Every day. For > everyone. > We are committed to building a representative, diverse, inclusive, and > culturally responsive workforce. > We are committed to the Truth and Reconciliation Commissions Calls to Action. > We work in the spirit of truth and reconciliation, acknowledging Saskatchewan > as the traditional territory of First Nations and Métis People. Please note: Only applications that include all required documentation will be considered.

What you’ll do

The Emergency Medical Technician responds to emergency and non-emergency events to provide assessment, treatment, and transportation for ill or injured persons. They must perform these duties in accordance with provincial legislation, clinical practice protocols, and health authority policies.

Requirements

Candidates must hold a Primary Care Paramedic Certificate and a valid Class 4 driver's license. Additionally, certifications in CPR, ITLS, and BLS are required to perform pre-hospital emergency care.

Listed skills

• Teamwork · Preferred
• written communication · Preferred
• interpersonal skills · Preferred
• Critical Thinking · Preferred
• Conflict Resolution · Preferred
• basic computer skills · Preferred

Other relevant skills

Identified from the job description. Confirm important requirements above.

• Emergency medical services
• Patient assessment
• Clinical practice protocols
• Emergency vehicle operation
• Critical thinking
• Conflict resolution
• Interpersonal skills
• Written communication
• Verbal communication
• Basic computer skills
• Stretcher lifting
• Teamwork
• Resourcefulness
• Clinical judgement
• Life Support
• Communication
• Decision Making
• Interpersonal Communications
• Critical Thinking
• Computer Literacy
• Valid Driver's License
• Verbal Communication Skills
• Primary Care
• Conflict Resolution
• Reconciliation
• Paramedic (EMT-P)
• Ambulances
• Basic Life Support (BLS) Certification
• Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR)
• Trauma Care
• Clinical Practices
• Emergency Medicine
• Emergency Medical Technician (EMT)
• Listening Skills
• Cultural Responsiveness
• Emergency Vehicle Operation

Job areas

• Healthcare
• Security & Safety
• Transportation
• Emergency Medical Technician
• Health Technician / Technologist (Other)
• Medical and Pathology Laboratory Technicians
• Health Technologists and Technicians, All Other