Job Description

Your Opportunity:

5-Peak - IFT-EMR-Seat-18 - (0600-1600 - 3 Week Rotation)

Description:

As an Emergency Medical Responder (EMR), you will transport ill or injured patients from scenes of emergency and/or between facilities. This includes operating ambulances or other modes of transportation; assessing emergency scenes and patients; providing simple treatments and completing required documentation including patient care reports. You will assist with ensuring that ambulances or other Emergency Medical Services (EMS) vehicles, such as non-emergent transport (NET), are properly stocked and equipped.

• Classification: Emergency Medical Respond 2088
• Union: HSAA Facility PROF/TECH
• Unit and Program: Calgary Zone EMS
• Primary Location: EMS Headquarters - Calgary
• Location Details: As Per Location
• Multi-Site: Not Applicable
• FTE: 1.00
• Posting End Date: 20-NOV-2023
• Temporary Employee Class: Temp F/T Benefits
• Date Available: 30-NOV-2023
• Temporary End Date: 09-NOV-2024
• Hours per Shift: 10
• Length of Shift in weeks: 3
• Shifts per cycle: 12
• Shift Pattern: Days, Evenings, Nights, Weekends
• Days Off: As Per Rotation
• Minimum Salary: $21.12
• Maximum Salary: $24.69
• Vehicle Requirement: Driver\'s License, Vehicle Provided

Required Qualifications:

Non-restricted registration in good standing with the Alberta College of Paramedics (ACoP) as an Emergency Medical Responder (EMR). Current Basic Cardiac Life Support - Healthcare Provider (BCLS-HCP) issue by Heart and Stroke. Must be able to obtain a valid Class 4 Alberta Operator Licence, or equivalent, and a current five (5) year driver\xc2\xbfs abstract - within six (6) months with no more than six (6) demerits prior to commencing of employment. Must provide proof of certificate of successful completion of Functional Abilities Recruitment Evaluation (F.A.R.E.) test by the Lifemark, or an approved equivalent test, prior to receiving an offer of employment - applicable to all applicants, including AHS employees who do not hold a clinical position within AHS EMS (VESST, Clinical Educator, EMR, PCP, ACP and Community Paramedic). We may verify results with Lifemark to ensure successful test completion. Please contact Lifemark at www.lifemark.ca/alberta-health-services for information and to book a test. Additional Required Qualifications:

Graduate of an Alberta College of Paramedics (ACP) Emergency Medical Responder approved program. For candidates external to AHS EMS, completion of the Functional Abilities Recruitment Evaluation (F.A.R.E.) test via Lifemark within 6 months of application. Preferred Qualifications:

Completion of post-secondary education. Additional Education (AHS or Non AHS related courses or certificates excluding AHS mandatory training). Leadership experience. Experience working in an EMR role. Currently enrolled in a Primary Care Paramedic program. Experience working in a Suburban Rural or Metro Emergency environment. Experience working in Inter Facility Transport environment. Volunteer experience. Ride along, practicum or Industrial experience.

Please note:

All postings close at 23:59 MT of the posting end date indicated.

Security Screening:

A satisfactory criminal record check and/or Vulnerable Sector Search is required prior to your first day of work. Additionally, all employees have an ongoing duty to disclose any charges or convictions that may occur during their employment with AHS.

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