Job ID #32292: Primary Care Paramedic - Experienced Stream

Contribute to the City of Hamilton, one of Canada’s largest cities - home to a diverse and strong economy, an active and inclusive community, a robust cultural and dining scene, hundreds of kilometers of hiking trails and natural beauty just minutes from the downtown core, and so much more. Join our diverse team of talented and ambitious staff who embody our values of sensational service, courageous change, steadfast integrity, collective ownership and being engaged empowered employees. Help us achieve our vision of being the best place to raise a child and age successfully. #BeTheReason
Job ID #32292: Primary Care Paramedic - Experienced Stream
Union: OPSEU Local 256
Job Description ID #: 2229
Interested applicants please submit your application online at www.hamilton.ca/city-council/jobs-city
Vacancy type: This posting will be used to fill current vacancies
Internal applicants should apply with your work e-mail address. External applicants are considered only after the internal posting process has been completed. Only applicants chosen for an interview will be contacted.
SUMMARY OF DUTIES
Reporting to a Supervisor, Hamilton Paramedic Service, the paramedic provides primary emergency medical care and transportation for ill and/or injured persons in the community to, from, and between treatment facilities, in specially equipped ambulance vehicles and emergency response vehicles. Paramedics also contribute to non-emergency and multi-disciplinary approaches to community care, through avenues such as public education, harm reduction, community paramedicine, palliative care, and other related programming.
GENERAL DUTIES
Provide primary emergency medical care for ill and/or injured persons at the emergency site by providing basic and advanced pre-hospital life support.
Provide transportation for ill and/or injured persons, to, from, and between treatment facilities, in specially equipped ambulance vehicles as directed by the Central Ambulance Communications Centre (CACC).
Deliver thorough patient assessment and treatment in accordance with Provincial and local standards and medical directives.
Responsible for all medical interventions as deemed essential by the Base Hospital and Hamilton Paramedic Service including controlled drug therapy, manual defibrillation and cardiac dysrhythmia interpretation according to Provincial Medical Directives.
Interact with members of the health care team, allied emergency care providers, the public, and patients in a professional manner.
Maintain communication with and follow the directions of all Central Ambulance Communication Centres (CACCs) encountered during operations, ensuring each CACC is kept informed of the paramedic’s status and location.
Assume a role of leadership, as required, and uphold patient advocacy.
Collaborate with medical personnel and allied emergency care providers to facilitate prompt treatment, support, and advocacy for the patients, their family and friends during the time of emergency care.
Participate in primary care, public health, public education, and community events as assigned.
Check, maintain, and stock fleet vehicles so-as to maintain the vehicle and vehicle equipment in a clean/sanitary, mechanically safe state of readiness in accordance with local and provincial standards. Report any vehicle and/or equipment deficiencies and assist in corrective action where qualified.
Inspect, restock, and maintain ambulance stations in a clean and operational state.
Prepare various reports as required. This includes, but is not limited to: Ambulance Call Reports, Incident/Occurrence Reports, Logistics Reports, Vehicle Inspection Reports, and any other report as deemed necessary by the Hamilton Paramedic Service and/or the Ministry of Health and Long-Term Care.
Participate in Continuing Education as required and participate in the training/precepting of Advanced Care and Primary Care paramedic students and other allied healthcare professionals.
Maintain all legislated requirements for employment and all certification requirements as set by the Base Hospital, the Hamilton Paramedic Service, and the MOHLTC.
Perform other duties as assigned which are directly related to the major responsibilities of the job.
QUALIFICATIONS
1. Must be a current and active certified Primary Care Paramedic, Advanced Care Paramedic, or Critical Care Paramedic with at least 1.5 years (18 months) of full-time (or equivalent hours) experience operating in a 911 capacity.
2. Diploma from an approved Ontario Primary Care Paramedic (PCP) College Training Program.
3. If graduation was prior to 2003, candidates must provide proof of completion of all mandatory Ministry of Health and Long-Term Care core programs via individual certificates or with a letter attesting to completion by an approved Ontario PCP Training Program.
4. Current Basic Life Support (BLS) Provider certificate or CPR HCP certificate or advanced cardiac life support (ACLS) certificate.
5. Hold the qualification of, or have obtained a pass standing, in an advanced emergency medical care assistant examination (A-EMCA), or equivalent, as outlined in the Ambulance Act O. Reg. 257/00.
6. Must hold and maintain a valid Ontario Driver's Licence that authorizes the person to drive an ambulance.
7. Must meet all current requirements (including medical) of the Ambulance Act and Regulations,

Employment type
Permanent, Part-Time

Work arrangement
No