Primary Care Paramedic - Thunder Bay, Canada - City of Thunder Bay

City of Thunder Bay

Verified Company

Thunder Bay, Canada

3 weeks ago

Posted by:

Sophia Lee

beBee Recruiter

Description

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General Information:

ONTARIO HUMAN RIGHTS CODE:

It is a contravention of the Human Rights Code of Ontario to discriminate on the basis of:

race, ancestry, place of origin, colour, ethnic origin, citizenship, creed, sex, sexual orientation, marital status, family status, disability, age, record of offences, gender identity or gender expression.

Therefore, a resume submitted to the City must not include references to any of the above characteristics.

Do not include:

Photos
Any certificates that have photo identification
Driver's licences
Police records checks

ACCOMMODATION:

Reasonable accommodations are available upon request for all parts of the recruitment process.

PRIVACY:

Personal information on this form is collected under the authority of the Municipal Act, c. 302, as amended, and will be used to determine eligibility for employment.

Questions about this collection of personal information should be directed to the Human Resources & Corporate Safety Division, 125 Syndicate Ave Suite 42, Thunder Bay, Ontario, P7E 6H8, Telephone:

Application forms must reference the competition number and be submitted to Human Resources by 11:
59 p.m. on the closing date.

Job Description:

***:Under the direct supervision of the Superintendent - EMS Operations, is responsible for performing patient assessment, treatment, and monitoring tasks, which include controlled medical acts while providing safe and timely transport in accordance with the applicable Acts.

MAJOR RESPONSIBILITIES:

Responds to ambulance calls within a specified timeframe and reports each movement of ambulance or emergency response unit immediately to Central Ambulance Communication Centres (CACC) as required by Superior North EMS policies and procedures.
Assesses environmental risks and responds to patient(s) and personal safety needs.
Conducts patient triage assessment and evaluation.
Administers to and provides patient care in accordance with Basic Life Support Patient Care Standards (BLS PCS), Advanced Life Support Patient Care Standards (ALS PCS), and all other required Standards as set by the Ministry of Health and Long-Term Care, Emergency Health Services Branch.
Provides documentation, including ambulance call reports and incident/collision reports as required and as per the Ontario Ambulance Documentation Standards.
Cleans, maintains, restocks and/or decontaminates equipment, supplies, vehicles, and base stations as required.
Complies with direction from CACC regarding safe transportation of patients.
Advises CACC of availability of vehicle and location as required by the BLS PCS; ensures CACC is notified whenever a vehicle is removed from service for repair or maintenance.
Works safely and in accordance with the _Occupational Health & Safety Act_.
Participates in public relations/education programs.
Performs other duties as may be assigned.

QUALIFICATIONS:

Education/Experience:

Must meet the qualifications for primary care paramedic as stipulated in the regulations of the _Ambulance Act_, as amended
Must meet minimum standards and complete mandatory training specified by the Ministry of Health and Long-Term Care, Emergency Health Services Branch, and Superior North EMS

Skills/Abilities:

Must have excellent interpersonal, customer service, and teamwork skills
Must possess and maintain a valid Ontario Class "F" driver's licence or equivalent
Must meet the definition of a competent driver as defined by the Corporation
Must have the ability to work safely and within the _Occupational Health and Safety Act_

Assets:

One to two years' experience as a primary care paramedic

CONDITIONS OF EMPLOYMENT:

Must be authorized by the prehospital care program as a primary care paramedic
Must remain a competent driver as defined by the Corporation
May be required to provide a successful driver's record (uncertified)
Must undergo a successful Police Vulnerable Sector Check (PVSC)
Prior to commencing employment, must provide documentary evidence of having undergone a onestep tuberculosis skin test

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PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:

Must have a high degree of physical dexterity, coordination and strength including fine and gross motor skills and demonstrated ability in the performance of patient extrication, positioning, lifting and carrying techniques to rapidly access, treat, convey and manage patient conditions under frequently awkward, difficult and sometimes hazardous environmental conditions