About this role
Education: College, CEGEP or other non-university certificate or diploma from a program of 1 year to 2 years. Work setting: Private ambulance company. Tasks: Assess extent of injuries or illness of trauma victims to determine emergency medical treatment. Administer pre-hospital emergency care. Administer medications and provide advanced emergency treatments to patients. Transport patients to hospital or other medical facility for further medical care. Document and record nature of injuries and treatment provided. Assist hospital personnel with provision of medical treatment, if necessary. Maintain ambulances and emergency care equipment and supplies. Certificates, licences, memberships, and courses : Class 4/4F/F/4A-B-C Licence (ambulances, emergency vehicles and buses with fewer than 24 passengers). Emergency First Response Course. Ambulance driver's licence. Advanced Life Support (ALS) Certificate. Security and safety: Confidential security clearance. Criminal record check. Driver's validity licence check. Medical exam. Transportation/travel information: Valid driver's licence. Driver's abstract. Work conditions and physical capabilities: Fast-paced environment. Work under pressure. Tight deadlines. Repetitive tasks. Physically demanding. Manual dexterity. Attention to detail. Sitting. Combination of sitting, standing, walking. Standing for extended periods. Bending, crouching, kneeling. Personal suitability: Accurate. Client focus. Efficient interpersonal skills. Excellent oral communication. Excellent written communication. Flexibility. Initiative. Interpersonal awareness. Judgement. Organized. Reliability. Values and ethics. Screening questions: Are you authorized to work in Canada?. Are you willing to relocate for this position?. Employment terms options: Early morning. Evening. Shift. Flexible hours. Morning. Night. Experience: Experience an asset. Employment terms options: To be determined. Day. Weekend. Health benefits: Health care plan. Financial benefits: As per collective agreement.