26-062: EMERGENCY MEDICAL RESPONDERS -RED DEER - PERMANENT FULL TIME

Associated Ambulance IFT Red Deer is currently accepting Expressions of Interest from ACoP-Registered Emergency Medical Responders (EMRs) for Permanent Full-Time opportunities based out of 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.

This position includes a structured mentorship component, pairing new team members with experienced providers to support onboarding, operational readiness, and confidence while adapting to the unique environments in which we operate.

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

• 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 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 with a clean driving abstract (to be submitted)
• Successful completion of the Functional Abilities Recruitment Evaluation (F.A.R.E.) test within six months of start date
• Vulnerable Sector Check (VSC) completed within the past three months
• Up to date immunizations

Additional Details

Multiple positions may be filled from this posting.

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

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