DUTIES AND TASKS
Non-Emergency Transport
- Maintain personal knowledge and skills, in accordance with the Alberta Occupational Competency Profile (AOCP), to deliver optimum patient care.
- Safely operate MHS – West vehicles in accordance with MHS – West Health and Safety Manual, Operational Guidelines, and all provincial and federal regulations.
- Stocks and maintains vehicles in a state of readiness at all times.
- Work in hazardous environments to ensure the safety of the patient.
- Work with outside agencies as a team in a coordinated effort on behalf of the patient.
- Document all patient care, assessments, and skills, within the patient care report in a timely and legible fashion.
- Punctual and ready to respond at the start of their shift.
- Act in a professional manner and handle conflict situations with good judgment.
- Follow the MHS – West chain of command.
Communication
- Create and maintain fully completed patient care reports. (ePCRs)
- Maintain patient confidentiality in accordance with all provincial and federal regulations.
- Refer all media requests to the General Manager of MHS – West
- Report all incidents and complete written incident report forms to General Manager of MHS – West or designate.
Education
- Maintain educational competencies as required by the Alberta College of Paramedics
- Maintains functional awareness of MHS – West Operational Guidelines, and AHS medical control guidelines.
- Participates actively in MHS – West Quality Assurance Program.
Physical Ability
- Must be in good physical health with no disabilities that will impair duties as a EMR.
- Considerable lifting and movement of heavy patients
- Will need to extricate patients from hazardous environments.
- Will advise superintendent of injuries that will impair duties.
Public Relations
- Actively participates in public awareness and community education programs approved by MHS – West
- Maintains professional appearance of the approved uniform and maintains hygienic and grooming standards.
Safety Hazards
- Exposure to Violent Behaviour
- Traffic Hazards
- Communicable Diseases
- Extreme Weather Conditions
QUALIFICATIONS:
High School Diploma or G.E.D.
Alberta Operators License class 1, 2 or 4.
Current registration with the Alberta College of Paramedics
Completion of Alberta Health Services MCP’s
LICENSE/CERTIFICATION:
Certified in and maintains CPR certification.
Current registration with the Alberta College of Paramedics
FARE Certificate Req