Primary Care Paramedic

Job Summary

The Primary Care Paramedic (PCP) is responsible for responding to emergency medical scenes, assessing patients, and providing basic life support care. The role includes transporting patients between emergency scenes and healthcare facilities using ambulances or approved transport vehicles. The PCP may administer basic medications, provide airway support, and operate semi-automated defibrillation while ensuring safe, timely, and professional patient care in both emergency and non-emergency situations.

Main Responsibilities

1. Emergency Response & Patient Care

• Respond to emergency scenes and assess patient conditions.
• Provide basic life support (BLS) interventions and emergency medical care.
• Administer minor medications within scope of practice.
• Use airway adjuncts and semi-automated defibrillation when required.
• Lead BLS crew during patient care at scenes and during transport.

2. Patient Transport

• Transport patients between emergency scenes and healthcare facilities.
• Operate ambulances and non-emergency transport vehicles as required.
• Ensure safe handling, transfer, and monitoring of patients during transport.
• Provide continuous care and observation throughout transport.

3. Equipment & Vehicle Readiness

• Ensure ambulances and transport vehicles are properly stocked and equipped.
• Maintain readiness of medical supplies and emergency equipment.
• Follow established standards for vehicle and equipment preparation.

4. Operational Environment & Physical Requirements

• Work in challenging environmental conditions including heat, cold, rain, snow, and wind.
• Respond to emergency scenes involving traffic, industrial, and agricultural hazards.
• Travel to remote and backcountry locations when required.
• Handle exposure to hazardous and traumatic scenes and bodily fluids.
• Perform physically demanding tasks including lifting and carrying patients and equipment up to 105 lbs.
• Maintain ability to kneel, bend, twist, and work in physically awkward positions for extended periods.

5. Compliance & Professional Standards

• Follow clinical protocols, safety procedures, and organizational standards.
• Ensure documentation and reporting of patient care activities.
• Maintain professionalism in all emergency and non-emergency situations.

Required Qualifications

• Registration in good standing with the Alberta College of Paramedics (ACOP) as a Primary Care Paramedic (PCP).
• Current Basic Cardiac Life Support (BCLS) CPR certification.
• Valid Class 4 Alberta Operator’s Licence or equivalent (or eligibility to obtain).
• Clean driver abstract (maximum six demerits within the last five years).
• Successful completion of Functional Abilities Recruitment Evaluation (F.A.R.E.) test (where applicable).

Experience & Requirements

• Ability to meet all physical and operational requirements of the role by the start date.
• Compliance with clinical and operational standards set by Emergency Health Services.

Skills Required:

• Health / Medical