Primary Care Paramedic

Job description:

Duties & Responsibilities

• Advanced Life Support Patient Care Standards.
• Provide patient care and performs controlled acts as approved by and under the direction of the Base Hospital Medical Director.
• Ensure security of vehicles, stations, equipment/supplies and controlled drugs at all times.
• Ensure safe transportation and ongoing medical care for ill and/or injured patients to and from medical facilities or required destination.
• Provide a detailed patient report to medical staff upon arrival at the receiving facility.
• Complete Ambulance Call Reports/other documentation as required in a timely fashion.
• Maintain contact/complies with the Central Ambulance Communications Centre at all times regarding vehicle movements, status of ambulances, call assignments and the transportation of patients to medical facilities or required destination.
• Inspect the ambulance vehicle, patient care equipment and supplies to ensure they are maintained in a clean and functional state.
• Complete vehicle check sheets as required.
• Attend mandatory training programs, continuing medical education programs and divisional training programs as required.

Skills & Qualifications

Essential

• Diploma in Paramedic Studies or anticipated graduation from a Paramedic Studies program.
• The Paramedic Studies program must be recognized by the Ministry of Health & Long Term Care.
• Emergency Medical Care Assistant (EMCA) or Advanced Emergency Medical Care Assistants (A-EMCA) certification (or pending).
• Valid Ottawa Paramedic Physical Abilities Test (OPPAT) or Paramedic Functional Abilities Test (PFAT).
• Qualified to work in an ambulance in Ontario as required by the Ambulance Act and Regulations.
• Ability to work under stressful conditions and exercise sound judgment in an emergency environment.
• Must be able to work effectively and cooperatively with the entire healthcare team.

Working/ Employment Conditions

Working Conditions:

• This position requires the incumbent to work various shifts including nights, weekends and statutory holidays.
• Current certification in CPR [Heart and Stroke Basic Life Support (BLS)] or equivalent.

Employment Conditions:

• Proof of local base hospital certification prior to completion of the orientation period.
• The incumbent will be required to drive a Regional vehicle and will be required to provide a copy of their driver's license, a driver's abstract and a valid 'F' class Ontario Driver's license by their first day of employment.
• The successful candidate will be made an offer of employment on condition that the Regional Municipality of Halton receives a current (obtained within the past six (6) months), original and acceptable Vulnerable Sector Check by the first day of employment.

Important information about your application:

• In accordance with requirements in Ontario Regulation 191/11 – Integrated Accessibility Standards and the Ontario Human Rights Code, Halton Region will accommodate the needs of individuals with disabilities throughout the recruitment process.  If you require accommodation at any stage of the recruitment process, please inform the Talent Acquisition representative of the nature of the accommodation(s) you require.
• Please submit your application online. We will accommodate individual needs for applicants with disabilities and others who are not able to apply online. If you experience any issues with submitting your application, please contact HR Access at extension 7700.
• Applications will be accepted until 11:59 p.m. on the deadline date specified on the posting.
• We encourage applications from all qualified individuals; however, only those under consideration will be contacted.
• Personal information collected through the job application process will only be used for the purpose of determining qualifications for employment.
• If selected for an interview, you will be contacted by email and/or phone. Please ensure the contact information provided on your resume is up to date and that you check your email and voicemail regularly.

Halton Region serves more than 650,000 residents throughout Burlington, Halton Hills, Milton and Oakville. We are committed to delivering high quality programs and services that make Halton a great place to live and work. We engage great people who contribute to meaningful work that makes a positive difference in our community. At Halton, you are encouraged to grow and succeed in your career and are recognized for your accomplishments and contributions. As an employee, you will be part of a progressive, service focused and award winning employer with a diverse and inclusive work environment.