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Description

Employer Job Number: GO-00755384
Facility: Unity and District Health Centre
Job Description: The EMS Coordinator is accountable for the day to day co-ordination, planning, general logistics, operations and delivery of Emergency Medical Services in their community with strict adherence to the Saskatchewan Ambulance Act and Regulations, and Heartland Health Region policies, procedures and protocols.
Required Qualifications

Basic Life Support (BLS) Instructor Certificate, or required to obtain within 1 year of employment
CPR/AED Provider Certification
EMT (PCP) certificate from an approved educational institute.
Registered or eligible for registration with the Saskatchewan College of Paramedics at the PCP/EMT level
Valid Class 4 drivers license
Experience
Minimum two years experience as a practicing Emergency Medical Technician.
Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

Ability to communicate with and maintain an effective working relationship with clients from diverse social, economic and cultural backgrounds
Ability to work independently and in a self-motivated manner, ability to respond under pressure
Communication skills
Computer skills including Microsoft Office word processing and spreadsheets, email and internet
Empathy, trust and respect in the provision of care
Excellent interpersonal skills.
Flexible and able to adapt to a variety of work situations
Physical ability to perform duties of the position.
Thorough knowledge, application and operation of all equipment pertinent to the scope of practice of EMS.
Other Information

Preference for this position will be given to HSAS members in accordance with the terms and conditions of the SAHO/HSAS Collective Agreement.  
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