Care Centres - Occupational Health Technician - On-Site

Job Description

Job Description

Job Description

• Location: Candidates should ideally reside in the Northwest Territories or Calgary (or within driving distance). However, consideration may also be given to qualified candidates located in British Columbia.
• Schedule: The position follows a Fly-In/Fly-Out (FIFO) schedule and involves providing relief coverage for existing staff as needed. Coverage assignments may vary and typically include either a half rotation (1 week) or a full rotation (2 weeks), depending on operational requirements.
• Status: Casual
• Additional details: Travel, accommodations & meals included

As a member of the TELUS Health team, you will provide comprehensive Occupational Health services to our valued client at a remote fly-in, fly-out worksite in the Northwest Territories. Our team balances the business needs of our clients with the health needs of the worker population to create and maintain a healthy and productive workforce.

As a TELUS Health Care Centre Primary Care Paramedic you will :

Provide comprehensive Occupational Health services to our valued clients. This may include working in our TELUS Health Care Centres, at client worksites, or on our mobile units. Our teams balance the business needs of our clients with the health needs of the worker population to create and maintain a healthy and productive workforce.

• Responsibilities vary by worksite, and may include:
• Health Surveillance screening, including but not limited to:
  • Pre-employment medical evaluations
  • Drug and alcohol testing
  • Testing such as ECG, visual acuity, audiometric and pulmonary function, etc.
  • On-site occupational and non-occupational medical care, including but not limited to:
• Work within the medical team in emergency medical situations, assisting the clinician with delivering life-saving interventions
• Assisting the primary clinician with stabilizing critically ill or injured patients for transport
• Respond to medical emergencies outside of business hours, in-clinic or in the field
• Assist with the assessment of non-urgent walk-in patients
• Administrative tasks, including but not limited to:
  • Patient registration
  • Documenting all patient interactions in the electronic medical record (EMR)
• Book appointments
• Manage supplies and equipment
• Assist in the delivery of health promotion programs

What do you need to apply?

• Current registration (or eligibility to register) with the relevant provincial regulatory body
• Relevant education in a health-related field
• Current CPR or Advanced Occupational First Aid (OFA3)
• Certification in audiometry, spirometry (required)
• Strong verbal and written communication skills
• Commitment to delivering the highest standard in patient care and client experience
• Ability to prioritize, negotiate and work with a variety of internal and external stakeholders
• Proficiency in the use of electronic medical records, Outlook, and Microsoft Office Suite
• Knowledge of medical terminology

Preferred

• Experience in occupational health settings
• Certification in drug & alcohol testing (or willing to certify)

Who is TELUS Health?

TELUS Health is empowering every person to live their healthiest life. Guided by our vision, we are leveraging the power of our leading edge technology and focusing on the uniqueness of each individual to create the future of healthcare.

TELUS Health is proud to foster an inclusive culture that embraces diversity. We are committed to fair practices, and all qualified applicants will receive consideration. We offer accommodation for applicants with disabilities, as required, during the recruitment process

About the Opportunity: Please note that hiring priority for this role will be given to Indigenous applicants, and those living in the Northwest Territories.