Job detail

Emergency Medical Technician

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#Interpersonal Skills #Teamwork #Healthcare #Patient Care #Communication Skills #Criminal Record Check #Basic Life Support #Health Authority #Independence

Quick overview

Emergency Medical Technicians provide emergent and non-emergent Basic Life Support services to the sick and injured. They continue to provide BLS medical services until hospital authorities or a Paramedic assume responsibility for patient care.

Requirements summary

Candidates must have a Primary Care Paramedic diploma and be registered or eligible with the Saskatchewan College of Paramedics at the PCP/EMT level. A valid Class 4 driver's license and a Basic Life Support Certificate are also required.

professional certificateInterpersonal SkillsCommunication SkillsTeamworkIndependenceBasic Life Support

Job description

Position #: 169505

Expected Start Date

To
Be
Determined,
Posted until
Filled
Union: HSAS

Facility: Maidstone Health Complex

City/Town: Maidstone

Department

Primary Care Sites - Collaborative Emergency Centre

Type: Part-time regular

FTE

0.24

Hours of Work: 80 hours per 8 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

Emergency Medical Technicians are responsible for providing emergent and non-emergent Basic Life Support ( BLS ) services to the sick and injured, and for continuing to provide BLS medical services until responsibility for patient care can be assumed by hospital authorities or a Paramedic. "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 Registered Emergency Medical Technician/Primary Care Paramedic (EMT/PCP) Valid Class 4 driver's license Other Education and Training Basic Life Support Certificate (BLS) Competencies Advanced - Interpersonal skills Advanced - Communication skills Knowledge and Abilities Ability to work as a member of a multi-disciplinary team Ability to work independently Other Information Travel within the region and provincially Registered/eligible with the Saskatchewan College of Paramedics at PCP/EMT level Clean Driver's Abstract May be eligible for Recruitment and/or Retention Incentives Maidstone is located approximately 56 km east of Lloydminster For more information on the town of Maidstone please visit http://townofmaidstone.com/ 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. 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.

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Please note

Only applications that include all required documentation will be considered.