Paramedicine

Critical Care Paramedics

POSITION SUMMARY:

The essential function of Paramedics is to provide medical care and safe transportation for emergency and inter-facility patients via fixed wing and/or rotary aircraft and/or land ambulance as necessary, to and from hospitals, other medical facilities, in emergency and out of hospital environments while working collaboratively with Ornge Pilots and staff.

The Paramedic operates within his/her scope of practice, providing assessment and treatment to patients experiencing varying conditions including illness and injury, in accordance with medical directives, policies and procedures established by the Ministry of Health & Long-Term (MOHLTC), Emergency Health Services (EMS) and Ornge. He/she is responsible for maintaining effective communication and accuracy of information with shared resources and staff to ensure the safety of each patient during the transport phase of the call.
The incumbent must:

• Must be able to work shifts work in a 24/7 operation. This includes an ability to work on a rotational shift basis. Rotational shifts include days, afternoons and nights on weekdays, weekends, and statutory holidays.  During the course of their shift duties Paramedics may be required to overnight away from their home base;
• Be willing and available for overnight situations away from home base in various cities during crew duty out occurrences;
• Attend on long distance inter-hospital transfers;
• Be able to respond quickly and efficiently to emergency calls;
• Utilize exceptional interpersonal skills, courtesy, tact and compassion when interacting with patients, families and other health care professionals and;
• Work effectively in a demanding, challenging, emergency services environment.
• Successful candidates must live or be willing to relocate within close proximity to the assigned base location and reside or have a location that permits arrival at their assigned base within one hour of callout went on an on-call shift.

QUALIFICATIONS/CERTIFICATIONS:

• Must be certified as a Critical Care Flight Paramedic as well as in good standing with Ornge
• Must have successfully completed of the MOHLTC Advanced Care Paramedic Certification Exam;
• Must have successfully completed an approved Aero-Physiology Program or Ornge’s Aeromedical Program.
• Must hold a certificate of Advanced Emergency Medical Care Assistant as issued by the MOHLTC;
• Must be able to successfully complete fit testing to determine your physical strength, coordination and manual dexterity to perform patient extrication, lifting, carrying and positioning as well as treatment;
• Must be able to provide a completed pre-employment medical with corresponding documents;
• Must be current with the maintenance of regulatory and licensing requirements as directed by MOHLTC and Ornge;
• Must have a knowledge and understanding of the obligations set forth in the following:
  • Basic/Advanced Life Support Patient Care Standards;
  • MOHLTC regulations governing the provision of Ambulance Services;
  • Paramedic Medical Directives as set out by Ornge
  • Operations/ Policies & Procedures Manual;
• Must possess and maintain a current valid Class F Driver’s License as well as a Canadian Passport; to which you must be able to work in Canada as well as have the ability to travel to the USA.
• Must complete and maintain certification and proficiency within scope of practice in all training programs as contained in Ornge Operations/Policies & Procedures Manual;
• Must possess all qualifications and conditions as outlined in the Ambulance Act/Ontario Regulations (Part III, Qualifications of Emergency Medical Attendants and Paramedics);
• Must work effectively in a demanding, challenging, fast-paced transport medicine environment as both part of a team and independently;
• Must have strong written and verbal communication skills;

COMPENSATION/BENEFITS:

Unifor represents Ornge Paramedics. Compensation would be as per the Paramedic Collective Agreement. Learn more about general compensation and benefits.

Critical Care Paramedic Recruit

POSITION SUMMARY:

The essential function of Paramedics is to provide medical care and safe transportation for emergency and inter-facility patients via fixed wing and/or rotary aircraft and/or land ambulance as necessary, to and from hospitals, other medical facilities, in emergency and out of hospital environments while working collaboratively with Ornge Pilots and staff.

The incumbent is responsible for the initiation and provision of treatment, stabilization and safe transport of critically ill and injured urgent and non-urgent patients via air and, in some locales, land, and the completion of relevant documentation. The incumbent will perform duties related to maintenance of equipment and supplies, and participate in maintaining a clean and safe work environment.  The Flight Paramedic, practices with medical skills and knowledge in the transport environment within their scope of practice and adheres to all Ornge/MOH medical directives, policies and procedures. The Flight Paramedic supports and promotes the strategic vision and principles of Ornge.

QUALIFICATIONS/CERTIFICATIONS:

• Minimum 2 years’ active field practice as a paramedic; 5 years’ active practice preferred;
• Possesses all qualifications and conditions as outlined in the Ambulance Act/Ontario Reg 257/00 including, at the time of application:
  • MOH Advanced Emergency Medical Care Assistant (AEMCA) certificate; or eligibility for Ontario equivalency;
  • MOH Advanced Care Paramedic certificate; or eligibility for Ontario equivalency; Note:  Ontario MOH Paramedic Equivalency Process can be found here:https://www.health.gov.on.ca/en/pro/programs/emergency_health/edu/equiv.aspx
• Current valid F Class (or higher) Drivers License or provincial equivalent with satisfactory Driver Abstract;
• Current valid CPR for Healthcare Professionals and/or Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS);
• Current, valid immunizations and confirmation of freedom from communicable disease as outlined in MOH Ambulance Service Communicable Disease Standards;
• Satisfactory Criminal Record Search current within 90 days;
• Advanced Care Paramedic Program graduation certificate from a recognized institution;
• Current Advanced Care Paramedic certification in good standing with a provincial Base Hospital or applicable regulatory body;
• Current valid COVID-19 vaccination unless an exemption has been granted on a medical ground pursuant to the Ontario Human Rights Code;
• Completion of a Vulnerable Sector Screening process with a satisfactory result prior to or within 90 days of commencement of employment;
• Ability to successfully:
  • Certify at the ACP level with Ornge Base Hospital;
  • Complete pre-qualification requirements for CCP course admission;
  • Provide proof of completion of Ornge Aeromedical Theory Program;
  • MOH Aeromedical Theory Certificate;
  • Satisfactory proof of completion, current within 6 months, of OPPAT physical fitness assessment program;

COMPENSATION/BENEFITS:

Unifor represents Ornge Paramedics. Compensation would be as per the Paramedic Collective Agreement. Learn more about general compensation and benefits.

Advanced Care Paramedic

POSITION SUMMARY:

The essential function of Paramedics is to provide medical care and safe transportation for emergency and non-emergency patients via fixed wing and/or rotary aircraft and/or land ambulance as necessary, to and from hospitals, other medical facilities, in emergency and out of hospital environments while working collaboratively with Ornge Pilots and staff.
 
The Paramedic operates within his/her scope of practice, providing assessment and treatment to patients experiencing varying conditions including illness and injury, in accordance with medical directives, policies and procedures established by the Ministry of Health & Long-Term (MOHLTC), Emergency Health Services (EMS) and Ornge. He/she is responsible for maintaining effective communication and accuracy of information with shared resources and staff to ensure the safety of each patient during the transport phase of the call.
 
The incumbent must:

• Must be able to work shifts work in a 24/7 operation. This includes an ability to work on a rotational shift basis. Rotational shifts include days, afternoons and nights on weekdays, weekends, and statutory holidays.  During the course of their shift duties Paramedics may be required to overnight away from their home base.
• Be willing and available for overnight situations away from home base in various cities during crew duty out occurrences
• Attend on long distance inter-hospital transfers
• Be able to respond quickly and efficiently to emergency calls;
• Utilize exceptional interpersonal skills, courtesy, tact and compassion when interacting with patients, families and other health care professionals and;
• Work effectively in a demanding, challenging, emergency services environment.
• Successful candidates must live or be willing to relocate within close proximity to the assigned base location and reside or have a location that permits arrival at their assigned base within one hour of callout went on an on-call shift.

QUALIFICATIONS/CERTIFICATIONS:

• Must have successfully completed an approved Aero-Physiology Program or Ornge’s Aeromedical Program.
• Must hold a certificate of Advanced Emergency Medical Care Assistant as issued by the MOHLTC;
• Must be able to successfully complete fit testing to determine your physical strength, coordination and manual dexterity to perform patient extrication, lifting, carrying and positioning as well as treatment;
• Must be able to provide a completed pre-employment medical with corresponding documents;
• Must be current with the maintenance of regulatory and licensing requirements as directed by MOHLTC and Ornge;
• Must have a knowledge and understanding of the obligations set forth in the following:
  • Basic/Advanced Life Support Patient Care Standards;
  • MOHLTC regulations governing the provision of Ambulance Services;
  • Paramedic Medical Directives as set out by Ornge
  • Operations/ Policies & Procedures Manual;
• Must possess and maintain a current valid Class F Driver’s License as well as a Canadian Passport; to which you must be able to work in Canada as well as have the ability to travel to the USA.
• Must complete and maintain certification and proficiency within scope of practice in all training programs as contained in Ornge Operations/Policies & Procedures Manual;
• Must possess all qualifications and conditions as outlined in the Ambulance Act/Ontario Regulations (Part III, Qualifications of Emergency Medical Attendants and Paramedics);
• Must work effectively in a demanding, challenging, fast-paced transport medicine environment as both part of a team and independently;
• Must have strong written and verbal communication skills;

COMPENSATION/BENEFITS:

Unifor represents Ornge Paramedics. Compensation would be as per the Paramedic Collective Agreement. Learn more about general compensation and benefits.