Emergency Medical Responder jobs in East Edmonton, AB

At International SOS, we are in the business of protecting and saving lives. For 40 years, we have delivered customised security risk management, health, and wellbeing solutions to organisations worldwide. With a presence in 90 countries and a team of nearly 13,000 experts, we provide 24/7 support to help organisations fulfil their Duty of Care responsibilities.

We are presently hiring a Full-Time ACP for our industrial client site in Redwater, AB.

Candidates must be able to commute to Redwater, AB and work days and night shifts for a 4 days or 5 days rotation.

Expected Start Date: Oct. 23

Key Responsibilities

Occupational Health & Safety Responsibilities:

• Make certain he or she fully understands their assigned tasks, have received proper instruction and training, and have the necessary tools and equipment to perform their duties safely and effectively.
• Perform their duties in accordance with health and safety standards and procedures, to ensure their own safety and that of their co-workers.
• Demonstrate and promote safe work behaviours in accordance with client and company safety standards and practices.
• Actively participate in health & safety inspections and audits.
• Participate in site-specific safety programs.
• Encourage positive attitudes towards health and safety initiatives, programs and policies.
• Make certain that hazards, incidents, injuries, and illnesses are reported to their immediate supervisor.

Emergency Operations Responsibilities:

• Maintain standards of practice consistent with the governing regulatory body.
• Comply with International SOS procedures and processes
• Provide ALS medical response and Fire support to ERT team
• Provide proper escalation for medical and chain of command for Fire/Rescue response.
• Have a good working knowledge of medical records storage and retrieval
• Participate in unified command operations
• Respond to fire, medical, technical rescue incidents as required by Captain
• Ensure that patients are managed in a professional and customer friendly manner
• Participate in medical retrieval services as required
• Participate in annual skill assessment testing in basic life support and other identified skills
• Operate clinically within boundaries of the professional licenses of incumbent
• Ensure incoming calls are answered as per SOPP
• Maintain/daily/nightly duties as assigned
• Undertake triage of patients as requested
• Participate in all internal training activities onsite – Fire and medical
• Actively maintain skills through ongoing education
• Understand equipment maintenance program and participate as appropriate when requested
• Ensure equipment is in good condition and alert supply chain if there is a suspected problem
• Ensure all stock in intact and within date
• Maintain patient records as care is provided in an objective, complete, and timely manner
• Participate in committees or working groups as requested
• Any other duties that may be requested from time to time by management
• Identify emergency scene hazards and determine actions needed to mitigate those hazards to ensure the safety of all personnel under their supervision
• Ensure assigned tasks are carried out according to the policies of the client and/or the AHJ, and International SOS Fire and Rescue emergency operations policies.
• Ensure proper escalation to Intl.SOS Response Center and Medical Director.
• Ensure tasks are performed in accordance with International SOS Fire and Rescue emergency operations policies and guidelines.
• When required, participate in the incident investigation

The Talent We’re Looking For

Must-haves (minimum requirements):

• Work experience as an Advanced Care Paramedic in an Industrial Setting
• ACLS
• ITLS
• H2S alive
• Exceptional collaboration with other groups and the ability to work under pressure
• Current registration with the Alberta College of Paramedics
• A valid driver’s license and a clean driving record
• Alignment with our values of expertise,passion,respect and care

Preference for:

• Experience in an industrial setting
• A high level of knowledge and the ability to interpret relevant medical and operational guidelines, protocols, policies and procedures
• Knowledge of Microsoft Office suite
• Collaborate with others in order to achieve the best results and deliver the most value
• Hold others accountable, and expect others to do the same

International SOS is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate against employees or job applicants on the basis of race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, genetic information, marital status, amnesty or status as a covered veteran in accordance with applicable federal, state and local laws.

Pay: $700.00 per day

Work Location: On the road