Technician – Paramedic (Southern Health)

Job title: Technician – Paramedic (Southern Health)

Company: Winnipeg Regional Health Authority

Job description: Requisition ID: 199681

Position Number: 20041916

Posting End Date: February 3, 2021

City: Steinbach

Site: Shared Health

Work Location: Steinbach

Department / Unit: ERS

Job Stream: Clinical

Union: MGEU T/P SHSS

Anticipated Start Date – End Date: 05/09/2021 – 10/09/2021

Reason for Term: Other Leave

FTE: 1.00

Anticipated Shift: Days;Nights;Weekends;Standby coverage as required; On Call

Daily Hours Worked: 12.00

Annual Base Hours: 2184

Salary: $23.943, $25.560, $27.386, $29.251, $31.132, $32.954

Shared Health leads the planning and coordinates the integration of patient-centred clinical and preventive health services across Manitoba. The organization also delivers some province-wide health services and supports centralized administrative and business functions for Manitoba health organizations.

Position Overview

Reporting to the Superintendent – EMS, the Technician Paramedic, as a member of the EMS Team, is responsible for the provision of high quality pre-hospital emergency, and interfacility client care. The Technician Paramedic is responsible for the provision of this care as well as the safe effective operation and use of vehicles and equipment as per Manitoba Provincial Regulations, Acts, and Regional policy.

The incumbent will exercise a medium level of initiative and independent judgment in determining work priorities, work methods to be employed and action to be taken on unusual matters.

Functions are conducted in accordance with the Mission and Values of Shared Health, current policies and procedures and applicable legislation.

Experience

Not Applicable

Education (Degree/Diploma/Certificate)

• Current Technician Paramedic Licensure with Manitoba Health Emergency Services
• Canadian Medical Association (CMA) Accredited Primary Care Paramedic Certification or equivalent
• Maintenance of certification in all transfers of medical function or protocols as certified by the EMS Medical Director and/or Provincial EMS Medical Director

Certification/Licensure/Registration

• Valid province of Manitoba minimum Class IV Driver’s License

Requires a valid Class 5 driver’s license, an all purpose insured vehicle and liability insurance of at least $1,000,000.00

Qualifications and Skills

• Knowledge of the Manitoba Emergency Medical Services Land Ambulance and Stretcher Transportation Act
• Knowledge of the Manitoba Highway Traffic Act
• Knowledge of all applicable Manitoba Emergency Medical Services Emergency Treatment Guidelines and Treatment Protocols
• Given the cultural diversity of our region, the ability to respect and promote a culturally diverse population is required
• Proficiency of both official languages is essential for target and designated bilingual positions
• Demonstrated ability to respect confidentiality including paper, electronic formats and other mediums
• Good work and attendance record

Physical Requirements

• Demonstrated ability to meet the physical and mental demands of the job

This term position may end earlier as outlined in your collective agreement.

The Collective Agreement this position is covered under, is identified by the Union noted above. As a result of The Health Sector Bargaining Unit Review Act, the bargaining agent for this position may differ from the Union identified. In the event you have any questions, please contact your site Human Resources Department.

We have a unique ability to work together to make health care better. If you want to make a difference and contribute to supporting the health of your family, friends and neighbours, please apply today.

Interested candidates should select the ”Apply” icon below to upload their cover letter, resume and copy of licenses/certification.

This position requires a current satisfactory Criminal Records Check (including Vulnerable Sector Search), Child Abuse Registry Check and Adult Abuse Registry Check as conditions of employment. The successful candidate will be responsible for any service charges incurred. A security check is considered current if it was obtained no more than six (6) months prior to the start of employment.

Please note that an employee is not permitted to hold two or more positions in Shared Health that combine to equal more than 1.0 FTE.

Shared Health values and supports employment equity and workplace diversity and encourages all qualified individuals to apply. We thank all applicants but only those selected for an interview will be contacted.

Expected salary:

Location: Winnipeg, MB

Job date: Fri, 29 Jan 2021 23:33:18 GMT