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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 adhere to provincial legislation, clinical practice protocols, and health authority policies while working independently or as part of a team.

Job details

Position #: 9011550 Expected Start Date: To be determined. Open until filled. Union: HSAS Facility: Consul EMS City/Town: Consul Department: Ambulance - Land Type: Part-time regular FTE: 0.67 Shift Information: Days, Nights, Evenings, Weekends, Standby Number of Hours per Rotation: 300.16 hours per 12 weeks Relief: No Float: No Hours of Work: EMS Hours 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 Licenses * Valid Class 4 driver's license Education * Primary Care Paramedic Certificate from an approved educational institute Competencies * Written Communication Skills * Verbal communication skills * Listening skills * Demonstrates responsible decision-making ability through the application of critical thinking * Interpersonal skills Knowledge & Abilities * Able to safely and consistently lift/load stretcher on a regular basis * Demonstrates the ability to be resourceful and to adapt to changing conditions * Ability to exhibit situational awareness * Ability to function effectively in high stress and in emergency situations * Familiar with the SK Ministry of Health Ambulance Information System. * Decision making through the application of clinical, legal & ethical practice * Conflict resolution skills to effectively handle difficult issues * Physically able to perform the duties of pre-hospital emergency care * Knowledge of EMS Practitioners legislation/protocols/scope of practice * Ability to be resilient * Ability to operate emergency vehicles safely and effectively * Ability to work independently and as a member of a team * Positive approach to deal with challenging situations with empathy and sincerity * Basic computer skills including Microsoft Office programs (Word/Excel/Outlook Other Education & Training * International Trauma Life Support Certificate (ITLS) * Current Basic Life Support-Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation(BLS-CPR) certification 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 adhere to provincial legislation, clinical practice protocols, and health authority policies while working independently or as part of a team.

Requirements

Candidates must hold a Primary Care Paramedic Certificate and a valid Class 4 driver's license. Additional requirements include current BLS-CPR and ITLS certifications, along with registration eligibility with the Saskatchewan College of Paramedics.

Listed skills

• Teamwork · Preferred
• written communication · Preferred
• interpersonal skills · Preferred
• Microsoft Office · Preferred
• Critical Thinking · Preferred
• Conflict Resolution · Preferred

Other relevant skills

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• Emergency medical services
• Patient assessment
• Clinical practice protocols
• Critical thinking
• Situational awareness
• Conflict resolution
• Emergency vehicle operation
• Interpersonal skills
• Verbal communication
• Written communication
• Listening skills
• Resourcefulness
• Teamwork
• Microsoft Office
• Basic life support
• Trauma life support
• Emergency Medical Technician (EMT)
• Empathy
• Paramedic (EMT-P)
• Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR) Certification
• Resilience
• Ethical Standards And Conduct
• Valid Driver's License
• Cultural Responsiveness
• Microsoft Excel
• Ambulances
• Emergency Medical Services
• Reconciliation
• Basic Life Support (BLS) Certification
• Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR)
• Decision Making
• Clinical Practices
• Communication
• Computer Literacy
• Conflict Resolution
• Critical Thinking
• Emergency Medicine
• Interpersonal Communications
• Life Support
• Listening Skills
• Microsoft Outlook
• Primary Care
• Sincerity
• Verbal Communication Skills
• Emergency Vehicle Operation
• Trauma Care

Job areas

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