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Voyageur Airways Minaki Thunder Bay Shuniah

 

Who is Hiring:  City of Thunder Bay - Emergency Services Division
Date of Posting:   September 07, 2001
Closing Date: Monday, September 17, 2001 by 16:30 hours
Internal or External Posting: External

Found on City of Thunder Bay web site
Position:  Emergency Medical Attendant/Paramedic

Three "Part-Time" Vacancies

 
Location: Shuniah Emergency Medical Services
Salary: $18.8260 - $19.8220

 
Summary: "Under the direct supervision of the Supervisor, Emergency Medical Services, 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."

 
Responsibilities:
Responds to ambulance calls within a specified timeframe and reports each movement of ambulance or emergency response unit immediately to CACC.
Assesses environmental risks and responds to patient(s) and personal safety needs.
Conducts patient triage assessment and evaluation.
Administers to and provides patient care and monitoring within the scope of A-EMCA, EMCA, EMA training to the appropriate standards.
Provides documentation and reporting as required.
Cleans, maintains, restocks and/or decontaminates equipment, supplies, vehicles of transport and base stations as required.
Complies with direction from CACC regarding safe transportation of patients to medical facilities.
Advises CACC of availability of vehicle and location as required. 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: "As per the Ambulance Act of Ontario, Regulation 257/00. One to two years experience as an EMA / Paramedic would be an asset. Must be, or have the ability to be, certified by the base hospital to perform defibrillation and symptom relief. Must have the ability to maintain minimum standards and complete mandatory training specified by the Ministry of Health and Long-Term Care, Emergency Health Services Branch."

"Must have excellent interpersonal, customer service, and teamwork skills."

 
Physical Requirements: "Must have a high degree of physical dexterity, coordination and strength including fine 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."

 
Other Notes: "Must have the ability to work safely and within the Occupational Health and Safety Act."

"NOTE: Applications received will not be acknowledged

AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER

APPLICANTS CURRENTLY EMPLOYED BY THE CITY OF THUNDER BAY MUST COMPLETE THE GREEN INTERNAL APPLICATION FORM. ALL OTHER   APPLICANTS MUST COMPLETE THE WHITE EXTERNAL APPLICATION FOR EMPLOYMENT FORM "

 
Contact:

Submit to:

Human Resources Department
141 May Street South
Thunder Bay, On
P7E 1A9

 

 
 
 
 
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