25-020- Primary Care Paramedic Red Deer- Permanent Full Time

Associated Ambulance IFT Red Deer is currently accepting expressions of interest for ACoP-Registered PCP for Permanent Full-Time positions based out of Red Deer. This role reports directly to the Operations Supervisor or Manager and includes a mentorship component with experienced staff members to help new providers adapt to the environments in which we operate.

Orientation Date: June 2-6, 2025

Position Overview

IFT staff provide care and transportation for non-emergent patients during routine transfers between medical facilities. They may assist patients who require mobility aids such as walkers, wheelchairs, or stretchers. Responsibilities include completing and submitting all required documentation, including patient care reports.

EMRs are responsible for maintaining the cleanliness of vehicles, equipment, and ambulance bays. They also ensure that all supplies and equipment in the transport units are fully stocked and operational.

Our EMRs primarily transport admitted patients within the hospital setting for further testing and treatments. Patients may also be transferred to other healthcare facilities or, in some cases, returned to their original location within Alberta Health Services Central Zone.

As a vital member of our interprofessional healthcare team, EMRs collaborate with emergency medical personnel, physicians, nurses, and other healthcare professionals to provide the highest standard of patient care.

PCPs at Associated Ambulance IFT Red Deer must be physically capable of:

1. Standing, reaching, walking, crouching, and bending throughout their shifts.
2. Lifting and transporting patients and equipment safely.
3. Providing care in potentially awkward positions while assessing and assisting ill or injured individuals.

PCPs may also be exposed to various workplace hazards, including:

1. Chemicals, bodily fluids, needle sticks.
2. Moving traffic and varying weather conditions.
3. Other potential safety risks.

Required Qualifications

1. Completion of an accredited PCP program and active registration with the Alberta College of Paramedics (ACoP).
2. Current Basic Cardiac Life Support - Healthcare Provider (BCLS-HCP) certification.
3. Valid Class 4 Alberta Operator's License with a clean driving abstract (abstract will be requested).
4. Completion of the Functional Abilities Recruitment Evaluation (F.A.R.E.) test within six months of the start date.
5. Vulnerable Sector Check (VSC) completed within the last three months.

Multiple positions may be filled from this posting. All PFT positions are subject to a three-month probationary period.