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Meet Brandan Willis, a recently certified Critical Care Paramedic at Ornge based in Chatham-Kent.
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Ornge provides its paramedics with an advanced scope of practice — a medically driven, evidence-based program using the latest in medical equipment, procedures and pharmacology. With the support and guidance of the Ornge Medical Advisory Committee, our flight paramedics have immediate access to physicians with specialties ranging from anesthesia to neonatology. Flight paramedics work on fixed wing aircraft, rotary wing aircraft or critical care land vehicles throughout the Province of Ontario. A career with Ornge opens the door to opportunities in a variety of departments including Operations, Education, Research and Development and Human Patient Simulator Programs.
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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:
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Unifor represents Ornge Paramedics. Compensation would be as per the Paramedic Collective Agreement. Learn more about general compensation and benefits.
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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.
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: