Advanced Care Paramedic

at  City of Greater Sudbury

JOB DESCRIPTION

Division: Paramedic Services
Department: Community Safety
Initial Reporting Location: Lionel E. Lalonde Centre
Job Status: Permanent positions
Affiliation: Inside Unit
Hours of Work: 80 hours bi-weekly
Shift Work Required: Yes
Range of Pay: Group IWEM 2 - $39.82 to $48.60 per hour

QUALIFICATIONS:

• Successful completion of a diploma in Emergency Care/Paramedicine from a Community College in Ontario.
• EMCA or A-EMCA certified by the Ministry of Health.
• Certification as an Advanced Care Paramedic in the Province of Ontario in accordance with all Patient Care Standards and Medical Directives.
• Possess CPR certificate.
• One (1) year experience as a Primary Care Paramedic.
• Experience working with an Advanced Life Support preceptor is considered an asset.
• Ability to exert heavy physical effort required to treat and move patients, deliver medical equipment or sort inventory at station and in ambulance.
• Good knowledge and application of BLS/ALS Patient Care Standards, Base Hospital Policy and Procedures, related Acts and Regulations, policies and procedures.
• Ability to effectively communicate with team members and make decisions in an emergency situation.
• Possess good map reading abilities and initiative toward enhancing local geographical knowledge.
• Possess professional advanced driving skills combined with compliance to the Highway Traffic Act.
• Professional application of the Restricted Radio Operator’s licence.
• Ability to work under stressful situations and exercise sound judgement in an emergency environment.
• Ability to work closely with entire healthcare team.
• Ability to identify patient treatment needs through adequate assessment and provide appropriate care in accordance with the Advanced Life Support Standards and base hospital certification.
• Demonstrate interpersonal skills in dealing with patients, the public, other ambulance services, base and receiving hospitals in a courteous and effective manner.
• Excellent use of English; verbally and in writing. French verbal and written skills an asset.
• Satisfactory health, attendance and former employment history.
• Provide, at own cost, a current Criminal Records Check.
• May require the use of a personal or CGS vehicle on CGS business. Must be physically capable of operating a vehicle safely, must hold and maintain a driver’s licence that authorizes the person to drive an ambulance, have an acceptable driving record, and personal insurance coverage.
  This job is also being posted as a development opportunity. Should there be no fully qualified candidate for this position, a candidate who can be expected to meet the required qualifications within a reasonable period of time may be considered for this position as a development opportunity.
  Development opportunity range of pay: IWEM Group 1 - $34.82 to $43.60 per hour. The successful candidate will be paid at the reduced range until the minimum qualifications have been met.

• Provide Primary and Advanced emergency medical care while ensuring the safe and timely land transportation of ill or injured persons to, from and between medical treatment facilities.
• Perform Primary and Advanced emergency medical care and controlled acts under the direction of the Base Hospital Medical Director, and in accordance with the patient care standards and procedures set out by the Ministry of Health, legislation, regulations and Quality Assurance program.
• Perform Primary/Advanced emergency medical care as indicated above when functioning as a first responder.
• Drive emergency vehicles in all weather conditions, in a safe and secure manner, in accordance with the Highway Traffic Act and Division policies and procedures.
• Maintain contact and comply with direction from the Central Ambulance Communications Centre (CACC) at all times regarding vehicle movements, status of ambulances, call assignments and the transportation of patients to medical facilities or required destination.
• Complete, in a timely manner, all required patient and administrative documentation specified in the Ambulance Act, Regulations, Standards, Divisional and base hospital policies and practices, including Ambulance Call Report forms. Ensure safekeeping of patient records.
• Liaise with CACC, families, base hospital staff, police, fire and other health professionals/agencies to ensure relevant patient information is collected.
• Provide a detailed patient report to appropriate medical staff (e.g. physician, nurse, etc.) at the receiving Facility.
• Inspect the ambulance and all equipment at the start and throughout the shift to ensure they are in proper working order, and in a clean and sanitary condition. Carry out housekeeping duties within the ambulance stations and ambulance vehicles, ensuring the areas are maintained in a clean, sanitary condition.
• Check and ensure the vehicle is stocked at all times with adequate supplies and equipment.
• Ensure vehicles, stations, equipment, supplies and controlled drugs are maintained in a safe and secure manner at all times.
• Participate in mandatory training programs, continuing medical education programs, quality assurance programs and divisional training programs, as required.
• Assist with and provide preceptor activities in support of Advanced Life Support training.
• Develop and maintain a thorough working knowledge of CGS’s Safety Manual and the applicable Provincial Legislation listed therein.
• Perform other related duties as may be required