Advanced Care Paramedic

Status

Casual/On-call

Temporary - Approximate length of assignment, in months

Type of Position

an Addition to Staff

Start Date

Salary

Per hour

Salary Grade

$45.57 - $49.54

Department

York Region -> Community & Health Services -> Paramedic and Seniors Services

Location

EMS Casual Paramedics - 80 Bales Drive East - Sharon, ON L0G 1V0 CA (Primary)

Job Description (E)

Please note this is a casual position which requires the following availability as per CUPE 905 collective agreement.

• Casuals must be available to work, and maintain availability to work, on at least fifteen (15) shifts per month. Availability may be indicated for Day, Evening or Night shifts.
• Casuals will be available to work four (4) out of eight (8) weekends in an eight (8) week time frame.
• Casuals will be scheduled based on submitted availability to a maximum of eight (8) twelve (12) hour shifts per month.

We are offering two distinct recruitment streams, each with specific assessment criteria:

POSITION PURPOSE

Reporting to the Supervisor, Paramedic Operations, is responsible for providing ambulance services, 24-hour pre-hospital emergency and non-emergency care, and transportation to and between hospitals for patients experiencing injury or illness; complying with the current Ambulance Act, Ministry of Health Basic Life Support Patient Care Standards, Advanced Life Support Patient Care Standards, Regional Base Hospital Program medical directives and policies, the Highway Traffic Act, and other applicable legislation.

MAJOR RESPONSIBILITIES

• Provides advanced emergency medical care for ill or injured persons by taking the lead at emergency sites with a focus on cardiovascular and respiratory systems and in providing pre-hospital life support.
• Provides transportation for ill or injured persons, to, from, and between treatment facilities, in specially equipped ambulance vehicles, as directed by the Central Ambulance Communications Centre (CACC).
• Provides effective patient assessment and treatment according to Provincial and Regional Base Hospital standards and protocols to level of certification.
• Prepares various reports including Ambulance Call Reports, Incident/Occurrence Reports, Vehicle Checklists and other reports as deemed appropriate by the Region’s Paramedic Services Branch and/or the Ministry of Health.
• Maintains cleanliness and sanitation of fleet vehicles; stocks vehicle medical supplies; reports any missing or malfunctioning equipment and vehicle defibrillator to the Supervisor through the electronic reporting systems.
• Maintains the cleanliness of paramedic response stations; stocks medical supplies and equipment, as appropriate.
• Interacts with members of the health care team, allied emergency care providers, the public and patients in a professional manner.
• Communicates with CACC to ensure they are advised of status and location at all times.
• Maintains technical knowledge by attending workshops and in-service training sessions, participating in refresher training, as required; participates in research projects, as assigned.
• Maintains all legislated requirements for employment and all certification requirements as set by the MOHLTC, Regional Base Hospital and the Region.

QUALIFICATIONS

• Advanced Emergency Medical Care Assistant (A-EMCA) or equivalency.
• Eligibility for certification in accordance with the Ambulance Act of Ontario.
• Successful completion of a Canadian Medical Association accredited Advanced Care Paramedic program.
• Must be able to achieve Base Hospital certification as an Advanced Care Paramedic within six (6) months of date of hire.
• Current certification in Symptom Relief and Defibrillation.
• Current International Trauma Life Support (ITLS).
• Ontario Class “F” driver’s licence in good standing which meets the requirements of the Ambulance Act of Ontario.
• As a condition of employment, candidates will be required to provide a satisfactory Police Vulnerable Sector Check (PVSC) and satisfy the Medical Requirements as set out by the Ontario Ministry of Health (Regulation 257/00 - Ambulance Service Communicable Disease Standards).
• Knowledge and demonstrated ability in corporate core competencies including customer focus, communication, collaboration and personal ownership.

Council Approval Date

Scheduled Weekly Hours

As Required and Varied

Scheduled Shifts

Operational Hours

Close Date

December 10, 2024

# of Hires Needed

10

Union

CUPE 905 York Region

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Please apply online by 5:00PM EST of the closing date indicated above. We thank all candidates for their interest; however, only those selected for an interview will be contacted via email.

York Region is an equal opportunity employer committed to an inclusive, barrier-free recruitment and selection process. We respect, encourage and celebrate our diversity, aiming to build a qualified workforce that reflects the population we serve. Should you require an accommodation under the Human Rights Code during the recruitment and selection process, including accessible formats and communication supports, please email careers@york.ca or call 1-877-464-9675 extension 75506. Accommodations for applicants with disabilities are available upon request during recruitment processes and throughout employment.