emergency medical technician (EMT)

Position #: 158746 Expected Start Date: To Be Determined Union: HSAS Facility: Cut Knife Health Centre City/Town: Cut Knife Department: Ambulance - Land Type: Part-time regular FTE: 0.67 Hours of Work: 28 shifts of 8 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: 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 Education- Primary Care Paramedic Certificate from an approved educational instituteLicenses- Valid Class 4 driver's licenseOther Education and Training- Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation Certificate (CPR)- Basic Life Support Certificate (BLS)- International Trauma Life Support Certificate (ITLS)Competencies- Verbal communication skills- Conflict resolution skills- Written Communication Skills- Listening skills- Interpersonal skills- Basic - Computer skillsKnowledge and Abilities- Ability to work independently and as a member of a team- Able to safely and consistently lift/load stretcher on a regular basis- Ability to function effectively in high stress and in emergency situations- Decision making through the application of knowledge and critical thinking- Demonstrated ability to use sound clinical judgement- Familiar with the SK Ministry of Health Ambulance Information System.- knowledge of legislation and ...For more information on this job, please visit the employer's website.