Registered PCP- Paramedic- Team 3D, Sub-Rural

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Your Opportunity:

Registered PCP-Paramedic 2190 Team 3D Airdrie Sub-Rural.

Description:

As an Emergency Medical Technician, you will transport ill or injured patients from scenes of emergency and/or between facilities. This includes operating ambulances or other modes of transportation, assessing emergency scenes and patients. You may treat patients by administering minor medications, basic life support (BLS) airway adjuncts, and semi-automated defibrillation. You may also lead the BLS crew in delivering clinical care during patient transport or at emergency scenes. You will assist with ensuring that ambulances or other Emergency Medical Services (EMS) vehicles, such as transfer vans, are properly stocked and equipped. Alberta Health Services EMS requires the proof of the successful completion of the Functional Abilities Recruitment Evaluation (F.A.R.E.) test via the certificate provided by the Lifemark organization for all applicants external to AHS or internal to AHS, who do not already hold a clinical position within AHS EMS (VESST, Clinical Educator, EMR, PCP, ACP and Community Paramedic). Your F.A.R.E. test must be completed six (6) prior to the date of your application. Alberta Health Services EMS may verify results with Lifemark to ensure the candidate has successfully completed the test. Please contact Lifemark at www.lifemark.ca/alberta-health-services to find more information on the F.A.R.E. test and how to book your evaluation.

Classification:Registered PCP-Paramedic 2190Union:HSAA Facility PROF/TECHUnit and Program:Emergency Medical ServicesPrimary Location:EMS AirdrieMulti-Site:Not ApplicableFTE: 1.00Posting End Date:11-AUG-2022Employee Class:Regular Full TimeDate Available:21-AUG-2022Hours per Shift:12Length of Shift in weeks:8Shifts per cycle:28Shift Pattern:Days, Evenings, Nights, WeekendsDays Off:As Per RotationMinimum Salary: $27.25Maximum Salary: $34.40Vehicle Requirement:Driver’s License, Vehicle Provided

Required Qualifications:

Completion of an accredited Primary Care Paramedic program. Active registration with Alberta College of Paramedics (ACP) as Primary Care Paramedic. Current Basic Cardiac Life Support - Healthcare Provider (BCLS-HCP). Must hold a valid Class 4 Alberta Operator’s Licence with no more than six (6) demerits. Completion of the Functional Abilities Recruitment Evaluation (F.A.R.E.) test taken no more than six (6) months prior to the application date.

Additional Required Qualifications:

Heart and Stroke Cardiac Life Support for Healthcare Providers (BCLS-HCP) certification (Level C). For candidates external to AHS EMS, completion of the Functional Abilities Recruitment Evaluation (F.A.R.E.) test via Lifemark within 6 months of application.

Preferred Qualifications:

Completion of post-secondary education (ie- Doctorate, Master’s, Bachelor’s Degree; Diploma). Additional Education (AHS or Non AHS related courses or certificates excluding AHS mandatory training). Leadership experience (ie- Supervisory work, Instructor, committee work, speciality teams, union representative). Experience working in: Metro EMS, Suburban-Rural EMS or Intra-facility transport. Actively employed by AHS EMS in the Calgary Zone.