Part-Time Primary Care Paramedic

Medavie

3d • $42 - $45 • Onsite

About The Position

Medavie Health Services Ontario is the subsidiary of Medavie Health Services responsible for the optimal operation and management of Elgin EMS, an integrated, pre-hospital care organization. People are the biggest drivers of our success, and we are excited to continue to build a healthier community together. Our belief is in a better life for the communities we serve. Medavie Health Services is a national leader in primary health care solutions and the largest contracted provider of emergency management services in Canada. Together with Medavie Blue Cross, we are part of Medavie, a health solutions partner committed to improving the wellbeing of Canadians. With a growing network of 5,400 health care professionals in six provinces, Medavie Health Services has a long history of operating ground and air ambulance services, medical communications, Mobile Integrated Health/Community Paramedicine programs, 911 Public Safety, 811 Telehealth, home health care, as well as clinical training. We are proud to invest in communities to help address some of Canada’s most pressing physical and mental health care challenges. As an employee of Medavie Health Services we are accountable to our patients and coworkers by participating in and supporting all safety related initiatives, as well as acting in a manner that fosters a culture that focuses on patient safety and a safe and respectful workplace. As the land ambulance service provider for Elgin EMS, we’re looking for Part Time Paramedics who are committed to the delivery of innovative health care, safety and communications solutions through knowledgeable and caring professionals. Our belief is in a better life for the communities we serve. Located in St. Thomas, Ontario and reporting to the Operations Manager/Supervisor, paramedics are responsible for responding to requests for paramedic service and delivering medical care to patients of accident/illness, ensuring safe transportation to receiving medical facilities, and assisting with the on-going care of the patient within the facility as may be required. Also, participates in the ongoing maintenance of ambulance vehicles, equipment and stations, and other duties as may be assigned by the Operations Manager/Supervisor.

Requirements

• Certified Primary Care Paramedic
• Meet all employment and qualification criteria as contained in Ontario Regulation 257/00 – Part III
• Able to perform the functional requirements of the job including performance in high stress and inherently unpredictable situations
• Able to perform, bending, crouching, lifting, and walking on uneven ground on a regular basis
• Personal Transportation is required for reporting to stations
• Graduate of an approved College Paramedic Program accredited by the Ministry of Colleges and Universities
• Advanced Emergency Medical Care Assistant (A-EMCA) Certificate or Paramedic Program Graduate scheduled to write the A-EMCA examination (at the earliest opportunity)
• Valid Ontario Class “F” Driver’s License or Equivalent recognized by the Ministry of Transportation
• Current Certification in CPR at the Health Care Provider (HCP) level
• Successful completion of a physical agility examination, OPPAT and Medic Strong (current within 12 months of the posting date)
• Vulnerable Sector Criminal Records Search (valid within 90 days prior to the posting date)
• Ministry of Transportation of Ontario Driver’s Abstract (valid within 60 days prior to the posting date)
• Compliance with current communicable disease standards as mandated by the Ministry of Health
• Successful completion of South Western Ontario Base Hospital Program certification
• Successful completion of Medavie EMS Elgin Ontario orientation program
• Comply with laws, regulations, orders, policies and procedures as issued by applicable Ministries, Regulatory Bodies, Medavie Health Services, and Medavie EMS Elgin Ontario
• On a 12-week quarter, shall be available for 26 shifts, 12 of which will be on weekends, 2 weekend shifts per pay period
• On a 14 week quarter, shall be available for 30 shifts, 14 of which will be on weekends, 2 weekend shifts per pay period

Nice To Haves

• Autonomous PCP IV Therapy certification is preferred, or successful completion of the South Western Ontario Base Hospital Program PCP Autonomous IV Therapy course (at the earliest opportunity)

Responsibilities

• Responding to requests for paramedic service and delivering medical care to patients of accident/illness
• Ensuring safe transportation to receiving medical facilities
• Assisting with the on-going care of the patient within the facility as may be required
• Participating in the ongoing maintenance of ambulance vehicles, equipment and stations
• Other duties as may be assigned by the Operations Manager/Supervisor

Benefits

• Vacation, and in lieu of benefits are in accordance with the most current collective agreement between Medavie EMS Elgin Ontario and Unifor, Local 302.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Part-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: Associate degree