Primary Care Paramedic

at  Halton Region

PRIMARY CARE PARAMEDIC

At Halton Region, we treat everyone with respect, honesty, fairness and trust. As an equal opportunity employer, we are committed to establishing a qualified workforce that is reflective of the diverse population we serve. Halton Region is committed to providing accommodation to individuals with disabilities throughout the recruitment process.
Posting ID: 3576
Department: Health
Division: Paramedic Services
Pay Range: $41.21-$45.05 per hour (OPSEU 207 – January 2025 rates)
Job Type: Permanent
Work Location: Woodlands Operation Centre - 1179 Bronte Road, Oakville (Paramedic Services)
Employee Group: OPSEU 207 -Paramedic
Posting Date: October 21, 2024
Application Deadline: November 18, 2024

• Performs primary pre-hospital care as described by the Ministry of Health and Long Term Care Basic and Advanced Life Support Patient Care Standards.
• Provides patient care and performs controlled acts as approved by and under the direction of the Base Hospital Medical Director.
• Ensures security of vehicles, stations, equipment/supplies and controlled drugs at all times.
• Ensures safe transportation and ongoing medical care for ill and/or injured patients to and from medical facilities or required destination.
• Provides a detailed patient report to medical staff upon arrival at the receiving facility.
• Completes Ambulance Call Reports/other documentation as required in a timely fashion.
• Maintains contact/complies with the Central Ambulance Communications Centre at all times regarding vehicle movements, status of ambulances, call assignments and the transportation of patients to medical facilities or required destination.
• Inspects the ambulance vehicle, patient care equipment and supplies to ensure they are maintained in a clean and functional state.
• Completes vehicle check sheets as required.
• Attends mandatory training programs, continuing medical education programs and divisional training programs as required.