Emergency Medical Responder

• Determines the nature and extent of a patient's illness or injuries and other pre-existing medical conditions.
• Performs appropriate medical care in accordance with policy, procedure, and clinical practice guidelines.
• Prioritizes the safety of patient handling and movement following all safe work procedures.
• Operate all system and company vehicles in accordance with Nova Scotia laws as well as all applicable Policies and Procedures and Safe Work Practices of EMC and EHS.
• Utilizes EHS NS ambulances and its equipment in accordance with the EHS NS fleet policy manual.
• Works closely with other emergency services realizing limitations and boundaries of those individuals and self, taking safety and training into consideration at all times.
• Provides receiving hospital staff with oral and written report of their observations and patient care provided. Also assist hospital staff if requested, to provide emergency treatment.
• Completes all work-related documentation as per policy within required time frames.
• Replace used supplies and performs equipment and system checks as per policy.
• Use personal protective equipment provided as required and trained.
• Conducts cleaning or decontamination of vehicle interior and its equipment in accordance with Infection Control Manual Protocols.
• Maintains reasonable on-going cleanliness of vehicle, station, and/or premises during scheduled shift.
• Practices good hygiene and demonstrates socially accepted customer service skills, when interacting with patients, family members, other emergency services, colleagues and with the general public.
• Maintain a high degree of discretion and confidentiality to protect patient and client personal and health information.
• Displays capability of decision-making and takes initiative as needed.
• Prudent operation of communications equipment and professional interaction with dispatch center within standard operation procedures.
• Performs other such similar, comparable or related duties as may be required or assigned.

• Successful completion an NSROP approved EMR training program.
• Pass the Canadian Organization of Paramedic Regulators (COPR) Entry to Practice Exam for the EMR.
• Obtain and maintain EMR licensure with the NSROP through completing any mandated continuing medical education.
• Thorough working knowledge of EMR essential functions.
• A valid Nova Scotia class 4 driver's license.
• Mandatory Vehicle Safety Program training required.
• Driving experience in a similar environment is an asset.
• Experience operating larger vehicles preferred.

• Working knowledge of and proper use of available personal protective equipment.
• Effective oral and written communications.
• Possesses interpersonal skills in dealing with people and working in teams.
• Demonstrates ability to exercise some degree of discretion and independent judgment.

• Must successfully complete the Employment Physical Abilities Test (PC-PAT/OPPAT).

• Environment involves indoor and outdoor work in possible extreme weather.
• Irregular working schedules involving shift work, casual relief and potential overtime as needed.
• Prolonged sitting/driving periods of time.
• Be able to work variable hours including weekends and statutory holidays.
• Will be exposed to patients with communicable diseases.
• May encounter violent patients.
• Prolonged noises from sirens.
• Will be exposed to traumatic situations.

• Good general health and physical coordination.
• Good eyesight (or corrective lenses).
• Be capable of meeting the highly physical demands of the job such as sitting and standing for prolonged periods of time, reaching, gripping, heavy lifting, push/pull, twisting, turning of neck, providing CPR, operating resources and moving patients over uneven/challenging terrain, etc.
• Effectively support and assist with the movement of clients/patients on various medical resources (e.g. wheelchair, stretcher, hospital bed, lifting devices, etc.)

• Ability to multitask.
• Be able to react quickly and remain calm in difficult and stressful situations.
• Be able to understand, speak, read, write English to learn training materials, communicate effectively with the travelling public, and write reports.
• Sensory/perceptual demands along with good concentration.

• Exercises discretion and independent judgment.
• Emotional stability.
• Effective oral and written communications.
• Possesses interpersonal skills in dealing with people and working in teams.
• Be able to demonstrate dependability and reliability.
• Have strong problem-solving skills.

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