Emergency Medical Technician

Position #: 159388

Expected Start Date: To be determined, Open until filled.

Union: HSAS

Facility: Coronach Health Centre

City/Town: Coronach

Department: Ambulance - Land

Type: Part-time regular

FTE: 0.67

Shift Information: Days, Evenings, Weekends, Standby

Number of Hours per Rotation: 672 hours per 16 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: The Emergency Medical Technician-PCP is responsible for responding to emergency and non-emergent calls for service, provide initial assessment, treatment and transport of ill or injured persons. "Preference for this position will be given to HSAS members in accordance with the terms and conditions of the SAHO/HSAS Collective Agreement"

Human Resources Exemption: No

Education

• Primary Care Paramedic diploma (PCP)

Licenses

• Valid Class 4 driver's license

Other Education and Training

• International Trauma Life Support Certificate (ITLS)
• Basic Life Support Certificate (BLS)

Competencies

• Basic - Interpersonal skills
• Basic - Decision making skills
• Basic - Verbal communication skills
• Basic - Critical thinking skills
• Basic - Conflict resolution skills
• Basic - Writing skills

Knowledge and Abilities

• Ability to function effectively in high stress and in emergency situations
• Ability to work as a member of a multi-disciplinary team
• Ability to adapt to changing conditions
• Ability to work independently

Other Information

• For more information on the town of Coronach please visit https://townofcoronach.ca/
• Standard Hours
• May be eligible for Recruitment and/or Retention Incentives
• Registered/eligible with the Saskatchewan College of Paramedics at PCP/EMT level
• Coronach is located approximately 177 km southwest of Weyburn
• Scheduled hours of work may be reduced during the rotation stipulated when a statutory holiday is recognized during that period.

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.