The Saint Lazare Medical Response Unit is an independent non-profit organization providing First Responder service to the Town of Saint Lazare.
We are currently accepting applications for a part-time (weekday) First Responder.
JOB DESCRIPTION
I. SUMMARY POSITION DESCRIPTION:
Under the supervision of the Director, engages in the provision of basic life support pre-hospital care activities for the Saint Lazare Medical Response Unit; coordinates the operations of the volunteer organization; does related work as required.
II. CRITICAL ELEMENTS OF PERFORMANCE:
Participates in the provision of basic life support pre-hospital care;
performs certain basic life support procedures according to medical protocol; performs basic life support functions; provides training, coaching, and guidance to volunteer members; completes administrative tasks as assigned; coordinates daily operations; liaises with other emergency and governmental services; participates in quality assurance processes; completes quality control processing on all documentation.
III. PERFORMANCE STANDARDS:
Effectively participates in determining the nature and extent of illness or injury of patient; administers emergency medical treatment to sick or injured patients; accurately executes reports concerning patients and patient care; responds to emergency calls alone, with a partner, or with a trainee; ensures the smooth operation of the Saint Lazare Medical Response Unit, its programs and services.
IV. KNOWLEDGE-SKILL-ABILITY REQUIRED TO PERFORM
SATISFACTORILY:
A. Knowledge:
1. Knowledge of emergency medical services principles and techniques.
2. Knowledge of laws, regulations, and protocols pertaining to emergency medical services, and first responders in particular, in the Montérégie.
B. Skill:
1. Skill to perform the duties required of a Quebec certified First Responder.
2. Skill in instructing adult learners
3. Skill in the operations of a variety of emergency vehicles.
4. Skill to communicate effectively both verbally and in writing in both English and French
5. Skill to assure minimum standards in operations, documentation, and
C. Ability:
1. Demonstrated leadership abilities
2. Ability to work well with volunteers.
3. Ability to establish and maintain cooperative relationships.
4. Good physical and mental condition, capable of performing all assigned duties.
5. Ability to organize and coordinate
V. MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:
Graduation from a high school, or possession of a GED, supplemented with technical courses in emergency medical services; or any equivalent combination of experience and training which provides the required knowledge, skills, and abilities.
VI. ADDITIONAL QUALIFICATIONS:
Must be currently certified as at the level of First Responder or higher
Must possess a valid Quebec 4A vehicle operator’s permit.
VII. Conditions:
Salary to be established based on qualifications
3 days per week
8 hour day with 2 hours daily stand-by time
Please respond in confidence with your CV and a statement of job interest to:
Charlene Vacon
Box 1034
Saint-Lazare, QC
J7T 2Z7
450 455 5814
cvacon@saintlazare911.com
Closing date: application materials must be received by March 23, 2009 13h00
