Emergency Medical Technician

Position #: 094295

Expected Start Date: April 21, 2025

Union: HSAS

Facility: St. Peter's Hospital - SHA

City/Town: Melville

Department: Ambulance - Land

Type: Casual

FTE: 0

Shift Information: Days, Evenings, Weekends, Standby

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: The Emergency Medical Technician (EMT) reports to the Director of Emergency Medical Services and when on site in a facility to the designated Supervisor/Charge Nurse. EMTs provide direct pre-hospital, emergency and patient care. They assist with the operations of the facilities they serve. The only restriction that has been identified governing their participation in these departments is; No duties can restrict them from responding immediately to any ambulance calls. EMTs shall abide by the Saskatchewan Health Authority and its Affiliates Mission, Vision, Values, Policies and Procedures.

Human Resources Exemption: No

Education

• Primary Care Paramedic diploma (PCP)

Licenses

• Valid Class 4 driver's license
• International Trauma Life Support Certificate (ITLS)

Competencies

• Intermediate - Critical thinking skills
• Intermediate - Decision making skills
• Intermediate - Written Communication Skills
• Intermediate - Communication skills
• Basic - Interpersonal skills

Knowledge and Abilities

• Ability to exibit situational Awareness
• Ability to work independently and as a member of a multi-disciplinary team
• Ability to act professionally, ethically and provide sound judgement
• Ability to function effectively in high stress and in emergency situations
• Knowledge in conflict resolution techniques
• Physical ability to perform the duties of the position
• Positive approach to deal with challenging situations with empathy and sincerity
• Ability to be resilient

Other Information

• Registered/eligible with the Saskatchewan College of Paramedics at PCP/EMT level
• For more information on the city of Melville please visit http://www.melville.ca/
• Clean Driver's Abstract
• Preference to HSAS members as per the SAHO/HSAS Collective Agreement
• No guaranteed hours