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Emergency Medical Technician

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February 10 2025
Expected expiry date: February 20 2025
Industries Healthcare, social assistance
Categories Health, Medical,
Maple Creek, SK • Part time
  • Job Identification 41064
  • Job Category Emergency Medical Services
  • Posting Date 02/09/2025, 11:00 PM
  • Locations Southwest Integrated Health Facility
  • Apply Before 02/20/2025, 11:00 PM
  • Job Schedule Part time

Job Description

Position #: 201101

Expected Start Date: March 03, 2025

Union: HSAS

Facility: Southwest Integrated Health Facility

City/Town: Maple Creek

Department: Ambulance - Land

Type: Part-time temporary

Expected Up to Date: July 08, 2025

FTE: 0.67

Shift Information: Days, Nights, Evenings, Weekends, Standby

Hours of Work: 14 shifts of 8 hours per 4 weeks

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 Southwest EMS Operations Manager the Emergency Medical Technician - Primary Care Paramedic (PCP) is responsible for responding to emergent and non-emergent EMS calls for service; and for providing initial assessment, treatment, stabilization and transport of ill or injured persons at the Basic Life Support level. The PCP will provide care with strict adherence to: Saskatchewan Health Authority (SHA) core values, policies, and work standards; Saskatchewan College of Paramedics (SCoP) Paramedic Clinical Practice Protocols; The Paramedics Act and SCoP Regulatory and Administrative Bylaws; and The Saskatchewan Ambulance Act and Regulations.

Human Resources Exemption: No

Education

  • Primary Care Paramedic diploma (PCP)

Licenses

  • Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation Certificate (CPR)
  • Automated External Defibrillator Certificate (AED)
  • Valid Class 4 driver's license
  • International Trauma Life Support Certificate (ITLS)
  • Registered Emergency Medical Technician/Primary Care Paramedic (EMT/PCP)

Competencies

  • Advanced - Interpersonal skills
  • Intermediate - Conflict resolution skills
  • Advanced - Listening skills

Knowledge and Abilities

  • Positive approach to deal with challenging situations with empathy and sincerity
  • Ability to function effectively in high stress and in emergency situations
  • Knowledge of EMS Practitioners legislation/protocols/scope of practice
  • Decision making through the application of clinical, legal & ethical practice
  • Decision making through the application of knowledge and critical thinking
  • Physical ability to perform the duties of the position
  • Demonstrates the ability to be resourceful and to adapt to changing conditions
  • Ability to work independently
  • Familiar with the SK Ministry of Health Ambulance Information System.
  • Ability to work as a member of a multi-disciplinary team
  • Demonstrates effective verbal and written communication skills.

Other Information

  • For more information on the town of Maple Creek please visit https://maplecreek.ca/
  • Preference to HSAS members as per the SAHO/HSAS Collective Agreement
  • Computer skills, where required
  • Registered/eligible with the Saskatchewan College of Paramedics at PCP/EMT level
  • Standard Hours
  • Maple Creek is located approximately 138 km west of Swift Current

About Us

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.

Additional Information

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.