Primary Care Paramedic

**Job Description**:

- We are offering two distinct recruitment streams, each with specific assessment criteria:_

**POSITION PURPOSE**

Reporting to the Superintendent/Supervisor, Paramedic Operations, is responsible for providing ambulance services, 24-hour emergency and non-emergency care, and transportation at the Primary Care Paramedic - AIV level to and between hospitals for patients experiencing injury or illness; complying with the current Ambulance Act, Ministry of Health Basic Life Support Patient Care Standards, Advanced Life Support Patient Care Standards, Regional Base Hospital Program medical directives and policies, the Highway Traffic Act, and other applicable legislation.

**MAJOR RESPONSIBILITIES**
- Provides primary emergency medical care for ill or injured persons at the Primary Care Paramedic -AIV by taking the lead at emergency incidents.
- Provides transportation for ill or injured persons, to, from, and between treatment facilities, in specially equipped ambulance vehicles, as directed by the Central Ambulance Communications Centre (CACC).
- Monitors, observes and records changes in patient’s condition and carries out treatment as required.
- Prepares various reports including Ambulance Call Reports, Incident/Occurrence Reports, Vehicle Checklists and other reports and documents (electronically or in writing), as per the Ministry of Health and Long Term Care BLS/ALS Patient Care Standards, Ontario Ambulance Documentation Standards, and/or the Region’s Paramedic Services Branch and/or the Ministry of Health.
- Promptly provides incident reports, accident and other related reports and forms, to their superintendent for review.
- Ensures that proper inventory checks of supplies and equipment are performed according to Standard Operating Policies and Procedures, and makes adjustments as required, reporting any errors or omissions.
- Maintains cleanliness and sanitation of fleet vehicles; stocks vehicle medical supplies; reports any missing or malfunctioning equipment and vehicle defibrillator to the Supervisor through the electronic reporting system.
- Interacts with members of the health care team, allied emergency care providers, the public and patients in a professional manner.
- Communicates with CACC to ensure they are advised of status and location at all times.
- Maintains technical knowledge by attending workshops and in-service training sessions, participating in refresher training, as required; participates in research projects, as assigned.
- Maintains all legislated requirements for employment and all certification requirements as set by the MOHLTC, Regional Base Hospital and the Region.

**QUALIFICATIONS**
- Successful completion of a Community College Diploma in Ambulance and Emergency Care, combined with certification in accordance with the Ambulance Act of Ontario and eligibility for AEMCA in Ontario.
- Eligibility for certification as a Primary Care Paramedic - Autonomous Intravenous (AIV) with the Regional Base Hospital Program.
- Ontario Class “F” driver’s licence or equivalent in good standing which meets the requirements of the Ambulance Act of Ontario.
- Knowledge and demonstrated ability in corporate core competencies including customer focus, communication, collaboration and personal ownership.
- Knowledge of the Ambulance Act of Ontario, Ministry of Health Basic Life Support Patient Care Standards, Advanced Life Support Patient Care Standards, Regional Base Hospital Program medical directives and policies, applicable sections of the Highway Traffic Act, and other relevant legislation.
- Strong communication skills and the ability to interact with various community partners.
- Ability to perform scheduled activities on rotating shifts including evenings/nights, weekends, and statutory holidays.