Health Unit EMT

2 days ago

Coaldale AB, Lethbridge Census Division, AB; Alberta, Canada Alberta Health Services Full-time
As an Advanced Care Paramedic (ACP), you will assess emergency scenes and patients and may transport ill or injured individuals from emergency scenes and between facilities. This includes operating ambulances or other modes of transportation.
You will provide patient care by administering medications, using advanced life support (ALS) airway adjuncts, and delivering electrical therapy. You may also lead the ALS team in providing clinical care during patient transport or at emergency scenes.
You will support the readiness of vehicles by ensuring ambulances and other transport units, including non-emergent transport (NET) vehicles, are properly stocked, maintained, and equipped in accordance with established standards.
The working environment for an ACP is demanding and includes exposure to heat, cold, rain, snow, wind, moving traffic, and industrial and agricultural equipment. You will be required to travel in all weather conditions and to remote locations (e.g., Emergency Health Services Classification: Advanced Care Paramedic (2190) Union: HSAA Facility PROF/TECH Unit and Program: Coaldale Health Centre Multi-Site: Not Applicable Temporary Employee Class: Temporary Part Time Temporary End Date: 13-MAR-2027 Length of Shift in weeks: Shifts per cycle: 14 Days Off: As Per Rotation Emergency Health Services Classification: Advanced Care Paramedic (2190) Union: HSAA Facility PROF/TECH Unit and Program: Coaldale Health Centre Multi-Site: Not Applicable Temporary Employee Class: Temporary Part Time Temporary End Date: 13-MAR-2027 Hours per Shift: 12 Length of Shift in weeks: Shifts per cycle: 14 Shift Pattern: Days, Evenings, Nights, Weekends Days Off: As Per Rotation Required

Qualifications:
Non-restricted registration in good standing with the Alberta College of Paramedics (ACoP) as an Advanced Care Paramedic (ACP).test, verified by a certificate provided by Lifemark, is required for applicants who do not already hold a clinical position (VESST, Clinical Educator, EMR, PCP, ACP, or Community Paramedic).
E. test must be completed no more than six (6) months prior to the date of the job offer. E. test and to book an evaluation, visit must be qualified to perform full operational duties as of the start date. Preferred

Qualifications:
Preference is given to those with previous EMS experience in a metro, suburban, rural, or interfacility environment and in other areas of Health Care and Public Safety. Completion of additional post-secondary programs is considered an asset. Applicants must provide proofof program completion for any post-secondary education or training at the time of application for it to be considered during the selection process. A satisfactory criminal record check and/or Vulnerable Sector Search is required prior to your first day of work. Communities. Our team of skilled and dedicated health care professionals, support staff, and physicians promote wellness and provide health care all across Alberta. AHS values the diversity of the people and communities we serve and is committed to attracting, engaging and developing a diverse and inclusive workforce. #