RN or Advanced Care Paramedic

Job Responsibility:

RN or ACP

With the broad and courageous vision to change how healthcare can be delivered in Canada, C-health will lead the best practice example. C-era, a division of C-health, provides timely and high-quality cardiovascular assessment of patients on referral from local emergency departments and GP practices. C-era is committed to applying global best practices locally. The organization was established in 1999 and has conducted over 300,000 patient consultations. This is a fast-paced, highly collegial, and professional environment that takes immense pride in the patient-centric care that is delivered.

This role is essential to supporting the Physicians and other healthcare professionals by performing cardiometabolic testing and assisting with clinical support.

This position is very active, mobile, and fast-paced, requiring good organization, planning, and time management skills in order to keep clinic flow and physicians on time.

The successful candidate must:

· Have a strong knowledge of medication, including uses, spelling, generic vs brand name

· Have strong medical terminology

· Have experience with rhythms and 12-lead ECG interpretations

· Have strong computer skills (Netcare, Internet, EMR, Word, and Excel) with the ability to input data quickly and accurately

· Be good with technology

· Have the ability to multi-task

· Be a fast learner

Key Responsibilities:

· Engage and participate in a highly functional and multi-disciplinary clinical team

· Participate as a member of Code Team

· Participate in patient care, including prioritization of patient emergencies

· Perform cardiac stress testing on patients, including myocardial perfusion imaging (MPI) testing such as MIBI and Dipyridamole tests

· Act as liaison between patients and physicians

· Ensure clear communication with physicians or clinical staff as required in the course of patient care, diagnosis, and treatment

· Use clinical acumen to present physician team with pertinent information

We are looking for an individual who:

· Is highly positive and motivated

· Takes initiative and demonstrates adaptability and flexibility

· Is comfortable working in a fast-paced environment and the ability to handle medical emergencies

· Displays professionalism, maturity, strong ethics, confidentiality, and reliability

· Is dedicated, personable, confident, and passionate about their career

· Has strong rhythm and 12-lead ECG interpretation skills, or an interest and ability to learn

· Is interested in IV initiation and medication administration in typical and emergent settings

· Has the ability to multi-task efficiently and accurately

· Makes decisions and recommendations governed by general procedures and guidelines

· Has exceptional organizational and time management skills

· Can work well under pressure

· Has the ability to produce high quality work in accordance with clinic policies and procedures

· Works well both as part of a team and in an unsupervised environment

Qualifications:

· Active and valid Alberta College of Paramedics practice permit

· Current BLS certification

· Current ACLS certification, preferred

· WHMIS

· Flexibility and an ability to react quickly in a fluid and fast-paced environment.

· Strong communicator.

· RN or ACP who have direct experience in an ALS setting or working for an ALS service are preferred.

Two (2) professional references, criminal background check, and record of immunizations will be required.

C-health is committed to creating and sustaining an inclusive and diverse work environment, while upholding the principles of employment equity. Your participation in this important process is greatly appreciated. We welcome applications from all qualified candidates, our workplace is as diverse as the communities we serve.

Although we would love to be able to talk to every candidate, time does not permit.

Job Types: Full-time, Permanent

Pay: $33.00-$41.00 per hour

Expected hours: 8 per week

Benefits:

• Dental care
• Extended health care
• Life insurance
• On-site gym
• On-site parking
• Vision care

Flexible Language Requirement:

• French not required

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift
• Monday to Friday

Supplemental pay types:

• Overtime pay

Ability to commute/relocate:

• Calgary, AB T2V 4J2: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (preferred)

Education:

• Secondary School (preferred)

Experience:

• Cardiology: 1 year (preferred)
• RN or Paramedic: 2 years (preferred)

Licence/Certification:

• CARNA or Alberta College of Paramedics Practice Permit (preferred)

Work Location: In person

Expected start date: 2024-06-17