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Overview As an Advanced Care Paramedic (ACP), you will assess emergency scenes and patients and may transport ill or injured patients from emergency scenes and between facilities. This includes operating ambulances or other modes of transportation. You will treat patients by administering medications, advanced life support (ALS) airway adjuncts and electrical therapy. You may also lead the ALS crew in delivering clinical care during patient transport or at emergency scenes. You will assist with ensuring that ambulances or other Emergency Medical Services (EMS) vehicles, such as non-emergent transport (NET), are properly stocked and equipped. The working environment for an ACP is demanding and includes exposure to heat, cold, rain, snow, and wind, moving traffic, and industrial and agricultural equipment. You will need to travel in all weather conditions and to remote locations (e.g. backcountry) with exposure to hazardous and graphic scenes and direct exposure to bodily fluids. The working conditions for an ACP are also physically demanding. You must be able to endure frequent lifting and carrying of up to 105lbs, while transporting and transferring patients, supplies, and equipment. You must be able to endure frequent, simultaneous kneeling and trunk flexion for extended periods. Additionally, you must stand and sit for extended periods, bend, twist, side-carry up to 20lbs in each hand and assume awkward positions. Responsibilities Assess emergency scenes and patients; transport ill or injured patients between scenes and facilities; operate ambulances or other modes of transportation. Treat patients by administering medications, performing ALS airway management, and delivering electrical therapy. Lead the ALS crew in delivering clinical care during patient transport or at emergency scenes. Assist with stocking and equipping EMS vehicles, including non-emergent transport (NET). Work in demanding environments with exposure to variable weather, moving traffic, hazardous scenes, and bodily fluids. Perform physically demanding duties, including frequent lifting/carrying up to 105 lbs, kneeling, trunk flexion, and handling tools and equipment in awkward positions. Required Qualifications Non-restricted registration in good standing with the Alberta College of Paramedics (ACOP) as an Advanced Care Paramedic (ACP). Current Basic Cardiac Life Support (BCLS) / CPR certification. Valid class 4 Alberta Operator License (or equivalent) or ability to obtain one; five (5) year driver abstract current within six (6) months with no more than six (6) demerits prior to commencing work. Proof of successful completion of the Functional Abilities Recruitment Evaluation (F.A.R.E.) test via Lifemark (if not already in a clinical position with AHS EMS). F.A.R.E. must be completed no more than six (6) months prior to the application date. Ability to have results verified with Lifemark to ensure completion of the F.A.R.E. test. Candidate must be qualified to perform full operational duties as of the start date. Preferred Qualifications Experience in EMS in metro, suburban, rural, or interfacility environments; prior health care and public safety experience considered an asset. Completion of additional post-secondary programs is an asset; provide post-secondary education credentials for consideration. #J-18808-Ljbffr