emergency medical technician (EMT)

Position #: 150290 Expected Start Date: To Be Determined; Posted Until Filled Union: HSAS Facility: Unity Health Centre City/Town: Unity Department: Ambulance - Land Type: Casual FTE: 0 Shift Information: Days, Nights, Evenings, Weekends, Standby 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: 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 diploma (PCP)Licenses- Valid Class 4 driver's licenseOther Education and Training- Current CPR certification- International Trauma Life Support Certificate (ITLS)- Basic Cardiac Life Support Certificate (BCLS)Competencies- Listening skills- Basic - Interpersonal skills- Written Communication Skills- Verbal communication skillsKnowledge and Abilities- Basic computer skills including Microsoft Office programs (Word/Excel/Outlook)- Knowledge of EMS Practitioners legislation/protocols/scope of practice- Decision making through the application of knowledge and critical thinking- Conflict resolution skills to effectively handle difficult issues- Ability to work independently and as a member of a team- Familiar with the SK Ministry of Health Ambulance Information System.- Demonstrates the ability to be resourceful and to adapt to changing conditions- Ability...For more information on this job, please visit the employer's website.