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This requisition will be used to hire a full-time position in Okotoks

Description:

As a Paramedic, you will assess emergency scenes and patients and may transport ill or injured patients from scenes of emergency and/or between facilities. This includes operating ambulances or other modes of transportation. You will treat patients by administering medications, advanced life support (ALS) airway adjuncts and electrical therapy. You may also lead the ALS 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 ( 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 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 to find more information on the test and how to book your evaluation.

Completion of an accredited Advanced Care Paramedic program. Active registration with Alberta College of Paramedics (ACP) as an Advanced 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 ( test taken no more than six (6) months prior to the application date.

Active registration and practice permit with the Alberta College of Paramedics, without restrictions or conditions. Heart and Stroke Cardiac Life Support for Healthcare Providers (BCLS-HCP) certification (Level C).Must hold a valid Class 4 Alberta Operator’s License or equivalent with no more than six (6) demerits.For candidates external to AHS EMS, completion of the Functional Abilities Recruitment Evaluation ( test via Lifemark within 6 months of application. EMS Experience: Metro, Suburban-Rural or Intra-facility transport operations, including working in a Specialty Team Member role such as Flights, TEMS, IRP and MIH. Resume to include/confirm name of service/employer, employment tenure in years/months with dates.

Other Related Experience: examples - Industrial, Firefighting, Emergency or Critical Care Nursing. Resume to include/confirm name of service/employer, employment tenure in years/months with dates.Post-Secondary Education: Completion of post-secondary education (Doctorate, Master, Bachelor Degree; Diploma or Certificate). Resume to include/confirm name of institution attended, program completed and graduation date.Actively employed by AHS EMS in the Calgary Zone.