26-104: Red Deer Ift Internal Posting

Associated Ambulance IFT Red Deer is currently accepting Expressions of Interest from ACoP-registered Primary Care Paramedics (PCPs) and Emergency Medical Responders (EMRs) for Permanent Full-Time (PFT) and Temporary Full-Time (TFT) opportunities based in Red Deer, Alberta.

Reporting directly to the Operations Manager and/or Regional Support Supervisor, successful candidates will join a collaborative and patient-focused team delivering high-quality interfacility transport services across our operating areas.

As per the Red Deer CUPE Collective Bargaining Agreement (CBA), this position will be posted internally to Red Deer CUPE members for three (3) days. If unfilled, it will then be posted company-wide for an additional three (3) days. Following the sixth active day of posting, the position may be opened to external applicants.

Shift Availability

Permanent Full-Time

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  • 1B124 – Emergency Medical Responder (EMR) – 05:00-15:30
  
  

Position Overview

Interfacility Transfer (IFT) staff are responsible for the safe care and transportation of  non-emergent patients during routine transfers between medical facilities.

Key duties include:

• Completing and submitting all required documentation, including patient care reports.


• Maintaining cleanliness of vehicles, equipment, and ambulance bays.


• Ensuring transport units are fully stocked and operational.


• Collaborating with physicians, nurses, emergency medical personnel, and other healthcare professionals to deliver high-quality patient care.

Our IFT members primarily transport admitted patients for additional testing or treatment, as well as transfers between healthcare facilities and, in some cases, returning patients to their original location within Alberta Health Services Zones.

Physical Requirements

Must be capable of:

• Standing, walking, reaching, crouching, and bending for extended periods.


• Safely lifting and transporting patients and equipment.


• Providing patient care in physically awkward positions when required.

Required Qualifications

• Completion of an accredited  Primary Care Paramedic Course or 


•   Emergency Medical Responder Course


• Active  registration with the Alberta College of Paramedics (ACoP)


• Current  Basic Cardiac Life Support – Healthcare Provider (BCLS-HCP)certification


• Valid  Class 4 Alberta Operator’s License  
  

Additional Details

Multiple positions may be filled from this posting. 

All permanent full-time roles are subject to a six -month probationary period .

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