emergency medical technician (EMT)

COMPETITION NUMBER 2025780 POSITION TITLE Emergency Medical Technician LOCATION Saint John, NB BARGAINING UNIT Canadian Union of Public Employees STATUS Full time permanent HOURS OF WORK Rotating days, weekends, and statutory holidays. Subject to change due to operational requirements. ANTICIPATED START DATE As soon as possible ANTICIPATED END DATE Not applicable SALARY RANGE As per collective agreement LANGUAGE REQUIREMENT Written and spoken competence in English or French is required. CLOSING DATE This competition will remain open until filled. Imagine a career where, at the end of every day, you know you've made a positive difference in the lives of people who need your help.At Ambulance New Brunswick, our team consists of talented emergency medical dispatchers, primary and advanced care paramedics, emergency medical technicians, and critical care flight nurses. Health care professionals who respond with their best in some of the most difficult situations imaginable.As the provincial ambulance service provider, our dispatchers respond to calls from those in medical distress through the 911 system and send help within seconds. Our paramedics take over from there, responding to approximately 130,000 calls per year and transporting patients to hospital by ambulance. And, each year, our specialized air ambulance crew transfers hundreds of the most critically ill and injured patients to specialized medical centres around the Maritimes and beyond.Salary: As per collective agreement.Duties of Position:Clinical expectations and responsibilities for Emergency Medical Technicians are based on the current Paramedic Association of New Brunswick registration requirements for Emergency Medical Technician as well as Ambulance NB policies, procedures and protocols.Our emergency medical technicians provide transportation and patient care for non-urgent low acuity patients and are expected to maintain and operate ambulances and related equipment in accordance with patient needs and public safety.If you're a new graduate from a post-secondary program in emergency medical technology or have working experience outside the province of New Brunswick, ANB has a standardized process for selecting top candidates to fill Emergency Medical Technician (EMT) positions. Conducted several times a year, the Selection Process consists of a comprehensive assessment to determine your level of qualification to work for our organization. Required Qualifications: You are entitled to work in Canada (Canadian citizenship, permanent resident status or work permit) Must demonstrate the ability to work efficiently as a member of the team and be able to work all shifts as assigned, maintaining a good attendance record Must have a high regard for confidentiality and patient safety High school graduation plus an Emergency Medical Technician program/course Must meet all legislated requirements for Emergency Medical Technician in New Brunswick Must be registered, active Emergency Medical Technician with the Paramedic Association of New Brunswick; If you are not currently registered in New Brunswick, please visit PANB at www.panb.ca Must have a valid New Brunswick Class 4 Driver's Licence (or equivalent) Written & Spoken competency in one of the two official languages (English or French) is required and spoken competency in the other official language is preferred.Additional requirements for your application: Current Resume and Cover Letter A copy of your EMT certificate from a recognized institution Proof of current registration with Paramedic Association of New Brunswick Proof of completion of a Physical Abilities Test (PAT) specific to working as an Emergency Medical Technician within the last 12 months Proof of valid CPR Level C certification issued in the last 12 months Photocopy of front and back of valid Class 4 driver's license (or equivalent) with minimum one year driving experience Driver's abstract; issued within the last 30 day