23-054 Inter Facility - Red Deer, Canada - Associated Ambulance

Associated Ambulance

Verified Company

Red Deer, Canada

2 weeks ago

Posted by:

Sophia Lee

beBee Recruiter

Description

Orientation dates:
Aug 21-24

Additional Perks

Fully comprehensive Health & Dental benefit package
Bountiful taxable spending account
Flexible schedules for worklife balance
Sick/Personal Days
RRSP-DPSP matching program

Description:

IFT staff provide care and transportation for nonemergent patients during routine transport between medical facilities. They may be required to assist patients who are mobility challenged and require walkers, wheelchairs or are stretcher bound. They complete and submit required documentation including patient care reports.
PCPs are responsible for the cleanliness of the motor vehicles, equipment and ambulance bays. They also maintain the stock of supplies and equipment available in the Ambulances and transport units.
Our PCPs mainly transport admitted patients within the hospital setting to another healthcare facility for testing and or treatments. Sometimes the patients are returned to their place of origin or may be admitted at a different location within the Central Zone.
Shift Schedules will be:
Mon
Fri peak car 8.4 BLS
4 on/4 off 12 hr BLS
The IFT Ambulance employee plays an important role as a member of the Associated Ambulance interprofessional healthcare team. In the course of their work, they collaborate with other emergency medical personnel, physicians, nurses and other health professionals.
Our team at Associated Ambulance IFT Red Deer spends a lot of time standing, reaching, walking, crouching and bending during their shifts. They are required to lift and transport patients and equipment. At times, they may be in awkward positions while providing assessment and care to ill and injured people. They may be exposed to chemicals, bodily fluids, needle sticks, moving traffic, weather conditions, and other potential safety risks while on the job.

Required Qualifications:

Completion of an accredited PCP program and active registration with the Alberta College of Paramedics (ACP)

Current Basic Cardiac Life Support
Healthcare Provider (BCLS-HCP).
Must hold a valid Class 4 Alberta Operator's license with an abstract indicating no serious traffic safety violations abstract will be requested.
Completion of the Functional Abilities Recruitment Evaluation (F.A.R.E.) test was taken no more than six months before the start date.
Must provide (VSC) Vulnerable Sector Check within the last 3 months