Part-Time Primary Care Paramedic

Position Type

Permanent

Medavie EMS Chatham-Kent Ontario is a subsidiary of Medavie Health Services responsible for the operation and management of Chatham-Kent EMS, an integrated and pre-hospital care organization. Paramedics are the leading drivers of our success, and together, we are excited to perform optimal patient focused care while building a healthier community. As an employee of Medavie Health Services we are accountable to our patients and coworkers by participating in and supporting all safety related initiatives, as well as acting in a manner that fosters a culture that focuses on patient safety and a safe and respectful workplace.

As the land ambulance service provider for the Municipality of Chatham-Kent, we’re looking for Part Time Paramedics who are committed to the delivery of innovative health care, safety and communications solutions through knowledgeable and caring professionals. Our belief is in a better life for the communities we serve.

Located in Chatham, Ontario, and the Municipality of Chatham-Kent
, and reporting to the Operations Manager/Supervisor, paramedics are responsible for responding to requests for paramedic service and delivering medical care to patients of accident/illness, ensuring safe transportation to receiving medical facilities, and assisting with the on-going care of the patient within the facility as may be required. Also, participates in the ongoing maintenance of ambulance vehicles, equipment and stations, and other duties as may be assigned by the Operations Manager/Supervisor.

• Graduate of an approved College Paramedic Program accredited by the Ministry of Colleges and Universities;
• Advanced Emergency Medical Care Assistant (A-EMCA) Certificate or Paramedic Program Graduate scheduled to write the A-EMCA examination (at the earliest opportunity);
• Valid Ontario Class “F” Driver’s Licence or Equivalent recognized by the Ministry of Transportation;
• Current Certification in CPR at the Health Care Provider (HCP) level;

Additional mandatory requirements include:

• The ideal candidate must be a certified Primary Care Paramedic and must meet all employment and qualification criteria as contained in Ontario Regulation 257/00 – Part III;
• You must be able to perform the functional requirements of the job including performance in high stress and inherently unpredictable situations;
• You will also be able to perform, bending, crouching, lifting, and walking on uneven ground on a regular basis;
• Personal Transportation is required for reporting to stations;

• Successful completion of a physical agility examination, OPPAT and Medic Strong (current within 12 months of the posting date);
• Vulnerable Sector Criminal Records Search (valid within 90 days prior to the posting date);
• Ministry of Transportation of Ontario Driver’s Abstract (valid within 60 days prior to the posting date);
• Compliance with current communicable disease standards as mandated by the Ministry of Health;
• Successful completion of South Western Ontario Base Hospital Program certification;
• Autonomous PCP IV Therapy certification is preferred, or successful completion of the South Western Ontario Base Hospital Program PCP Autonomous IV Therapy course (at the earliest opportunity);
• Successful completion of Medavie EMS Chatham-Kent Ontario orientation program;
• Comply with laws, regulations, orders, policies and procedures as issued by applicable Ministries, Regulatory Bodies, Medavie Health Services, and Medavie EMS Chatham-Kent Ontario.

This position requires various shift work including days, nights, weekends, and holidays at all stations throughout the Municipality of Chatham-Kent. Part time staff members are expected to provide availability which meets the current collective agreement, which includes:

A regular part-time employee shall maintain a commitment to be available for a minimum twelve (12) workable shifts per month including six (6) weekend workable shifts. The weekend shifts will consist of at least two (2) shifts each on a Friday, Saturday and Sunday.

Wages, vacation, and in lieu of benefits are in accordance with the most current…