Emergency Medical Technician

Position #: CAS083231
Expected Start Date: To be decided; open until filled
Union: HSAS
Facility: EMS - Richmound
City/Town: Richmound
Department: Ambulance - Land
Type: Casual
FTE: 0
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
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

• International Trauma Life Support Certificate (ITLS)
• Current Basic Life Support-Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation(BLS-CPR) certification

Competencies

• Listening skills
• Communication skills
• Conflict resolution skills
• Interpersonal skills
• Basic - Computer skills

Knowledge and Abilities

• Ability to exhibit situational awareness
• Knowledge of EMS Practitioners legislation/protocols/scope of practice
• Able to safely and consistently lift/load stretcher on a regular basis
• Ability to operate emergency vehicles safely and effectively
• Ability to be resilient
• Physical ability to perform the duties of the position
• Familiar with the SK Ministry of Health Ambulance Information System.
• 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 work independently and as a member of a team

Other Information

• Registered/eligible with the Saskatchewan College of Paramedics (SCoP)
• No guaranteed hours