emergency medical responder (non-paramedical)

Education:

Secondary (high) school graduation certificate.

Work setting:

Private ambulance company.

Tasks:

• Assist with maintenance and repair of medical equipment.
• Perform other duties related to patient care and comfort.
• Transport patients between care facilities.
• Transport patients in wheelchair or stretcher.
• Administer pre-hospital emergency care.
• Transport patients to hospital or other medical facility for further medical care.
• Maintain ambulances and emergency care equipment and supplies.
• Document and record nature of injuries and treatment provided.
• Assist hospital personnel with provision of medical treatment, if necessary.

Certificates, licences, memberships, and courses :

• First Aid Certificate.
• CPR Certificate.

Security and safety:

• Criminal record check.
• Child Abuse Registry check.
• Driver's validity licence check.
• Medical exam.

Transportation/travel information:

• Valid driver's licence.
• Vehicle supplied by employer.

Work conditions and physical capabilities:

• Fast-paced environment.
• Work under pressure.
• Repetitive tasks.
• Physically demanding.
• Manual dexterity.
• Attention to detail.
• Ability to distinguish between colours.
• Standing for extended periods.
• Combination of sitting, standing, walking.
• Bending, crouching, kneeling.
• Sitting.
• Tight deadlines.

Personal suitability:

• Client focus.
• Dependability.
• Efficient interpersonal skills.
• Excellent oral communication.
• Flexibility.
• Initiative.
• Interpersonal awareness.
• Judgement.
• Organized.
• Reliability.
• Team player.
• Accurate.
• Excellent written communication.
• Values and ethics.

Screening questions:

• Are you available for shift or on-call work?.
• Do you have experience working in this field?.
• Do you have the required certifications listed in the job posting?.
• Do you meet the language requirements listed in the job posting for the position (English or French)?.

Employment terms options:

• Early morning.
• Evening.
• Shift.

Experience:

2 years to less than 3 years.

Employment terms options:

• Morning.
• Night.
• On call.
• Weekend.
• Overtime required.

Health benefits:

Paramedical services coverage.