Emergency Medical Technician

Rotating days, weekends, and statutory holidays. Subject to change due to operational requirements.

ANTICIPATED START DATE

As soon as possible

ANTICIPATED END DATE

Not applicable

SALARY RANGE

As per collective agreement

LANGUAGE REQUIREMENT

Written and spoken competence in English or French is required.

CLOSING DATE

This competition will remain open until filled.

Imagine a career where, at the end of every day, you know you've made a positive difference in the lives of people who need your help.

At Ambulance New Brunswick, our team consists of talented emergency medical dispatchers, primary and advanced care paramedics, emergency medical technicians, and critical care flight nurses. Health care professionals who respond with their best in some of the most difficult situations imaginable.

As the provincial ambulance service provider, our dispatchers respond to calls from those in medical distress through the 911 system and send help within seconds. Our paramedics take over from there, responding to approximately 130,000 calls per year and transporting patients to hospital by ambulance. And, each year, our specialized air ambulance crew transfers hundreds of the most critically ill and injured patients to specialized medical centres around the Maritimes and beyond.

Salary: As per collective agreement.

Duties of Position:

Clinical expectations and responsibilities for Emergency Medical Technicians are based on the current Paramedic Association of New Brunswick registration requirements for Emergency Medical Technician as well as Ambulance NB policies, procedures and protocols.

Our emergency medical technicians provide transportation and patient care for non-urgent low acuity patients and are expected to maintain and operate ambulances and related equipment in accordance with patient needs and public safety.

If you’re a new graduate from a post-secondary program in emergency medical technology or have working experience outside the province of New Brunswick, ANB has a standardized process for selecting top candidates to fill Emergency Medical Technician (EMT) positions. Conducted several times a year, the Selection Process consists of a comprehensive assessment to determine your level of qualification to work for our organization.

Required Qualifications

- You are entitled to work in Canada (Canadian citizenship, permanent resident status or work permit)

- Must demonstrate the ability to work efficiently as a member of the team and be able to work all shifts as assigned, maintaining a good attendance record

- Must have a high regard for confidentiality and patient safety

- High school graduation plus an Emergency Medical Technician program/course

- Must meet all legislated requirements for Emergency Medical Technician in New Brunswick

- Must be registered, active Emergency Medical Technician with the Paramedic Association of New Brunswick; If you are not currently registered in New Brunswick, please visit PANB at www.panb.ca

- Must have a valid New Brunswick Class 4 Driver's Licence (or equivalent)

- Written & Spoken competency in one of the two official languages (English or French) is required and spoken competency in the other official language is preferred.

Additional requirements for your application

- Current Resume and Cover Letter

- A copy of your EMT certificate from a recognized institution

- Proof of current registration with Paramedic Association of New Brunswick

- Proof of completion of a Physical Abilities Test (PAT) specific to working as an Emergency Medical Technician within the last 12 months

- Proof of valid CPR Level C certification issued in the last 12 months

- Photocopy of front and back of valid Class 4 driver’s license (or equivalent) with minimum one year driving experience

- Driver's abstract; issued within the last 30 days

- Copy of any valid Driver’s course certificate i.e. CEVO, VFIS or NS VSP or equivalent issued within the last three years

- Criminal Record with Vulnerable Sector Check; issued within the last 30 days

- Immunization Record (Tetanus Tdap) within the last 10 years, 2 MMR vaccines (Measles, Mumps and Rubella) or lab evidenced immunity, 2 Varicella vaccines (Chicken Pox) or lab evidenced immunity, 3 Hepatitis B doses and Lab evidenced immunity, TB Skin Test (2 step) and a 1-step in the last 12 months; if reactive a follow up chest x-ray). Please note, a meeting with our Employee Health and Wellness Consultant can be scheduled, to ensure that all vaccinations are up to date by the time an offer is made

- Valid Official Language Assessments (oral assessment only) in both French and English from the Department of Post-secondary Education, Training and Labour. You can contact them at LS-SL@gnb.ca . Please take into account the additional time to receive your language assessment

- Additional training and/or education is highly valued.

If you are looking for a career that will change lives and have a direct impact on the health of our community submit your application.

Ambulance NB is committed to the principle of equal opportunity in its employment practices and to providing an environment free from discrimination and harassment for all employees.

We would like to thank all candidates for expressing interest. Please note only those selected for interviews will be contacted.

Please note: Related and allied duties may be assigned from time to time as may become necessary to the operation of Ambulance NB. Also other competencies related to changes in PANB Scope of Practice guidelines and approved by the Provincial Medical Director may also be added to the duties and responsibilities of this classification.

Applying for: Emergency Medical Technician - 2025780, Full time permanent, Saint John, NB

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