Ambulance Readiness Technician Parksville

BC Emergency Health Services; Parksville; On-site; CAD 30,000 - 60,000; Part time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking an Equipment and Supply Technician to ensure the safety and readiness of medical equipment for emergency services. This role involves sanitizing equipment, restocking supplies, and performing vehicle checks to maintain operational efficiency. The ideal candidate will possess strong organizational skills and the physical ability to handle various tasks in a fast-paced environment. Join a dedicated team focused on patient safety and quality improvement, where your contributions will directly impact the delivery of emergency health services.

Qualifications

• Grade 10 education with related experience or equivalent combination.
• Valid Class 5 driver's license is required.

Responsibilities

• Sanitize and process medical equipment and restock supplies on vehicles.
• Perform vehicle checks and maintain stockroom for resource availability.
• Assist with inventory checking and data input into computerized systems.

Skills

Effective Communication

Equipment Operation

Organizational Skills

Physical Ability

Education

Grade 10

Job description

Job Summary:

In accordance with the Mission, Vision and Values, and strategic directions of BC Emergency Health Services, patient safety is a priority and a responsibility shared by everyone at BC Emergency Health Services, and as such, the requirement to continuously improve quality and safety is inherent in all patient and employee safety aspects of this position.
Reporting to the Manager, the Equipment and Supply Technician (EST) is responsible for sanitizing and processing critical medical equipment, restocking supplies on vehicles, performing and documenting vehicle checks, receiving of goods and maintaining stockroom and work areas to maximize BC Ambulance Service (BCAS) resource availability. Ensure appropriate quality assurance and improvement for related items, in accordance with BCAS policies and procedures, prior to and/or during vehicle assignment to shifts.
This position is required to work rotating shifts and some overnight travel. Must have the physical ability to perform all functions required to clean, sanitize and stock ambulances which includes proper PPE use and ability to lift 40kgs.

Duties/Accountabilities:

1. Carries out primary equipment and supply checks of vehicles and medical equipment prior to use by on-duty paramedics and complete all necessary paperwork. This may require removal or rotation of equipment if found to be defective or in need of repair.
2. Carries out routine cleaning, deep cleaning and decontamination of HIV, Hepatitis, Norwalk and other similar contaminations of all BC Ambulance Service vehicles and equipment which will require the use PPE.
3. Liaise with Paramedics, Supervisor and IT to assist in the repair of radio and telecommunications equipment on BCEHS units.
4. Performs and reports preventative maintenance on medical equipment including stretchers, stair chairs, scoop backboards, oxygen and suction testing, glucometers in accordance with provincial standards, policy and procedure.
5. Performs courier services to stations for delivery and pick up of medical equipment, and may include the restocking of stations, posting of Paramedic Service notices, and couriering of confidential documents, payroll and other documentation.
6. Replenishes stockroom and advises supervisor when stock needs to be reorders by pulling reorder cards. Removes defective or expired stock from work vehicles and stock room.
7. Receives, unpacks and checks incoming inventory, ensuring that goods are delivered as per specifications. Checks invoices against orders and goods received and reports discrepancies to supervisor.
8. Removes Garbage and soiled Linens from Ambulances and work areas and perform basic repairs on units such as Bulb replacement and stretcher locking bars.
9. Jockeys the BC Ambulance Service fleet to and from the service centers for operational purposes and, on occasion, directly to incidents (i.e. multi-patient). May jockey and/or deliver fleet throughout the Province and return old fleet back to centralized locations in Vancouver and/or Victoria.
10. Identifies problems, liaises with appropriate staff and ensures quick turnaround of vehicle and equipment to minimize downtime so that resource availability is maximized.
11. Assists with inventory checking, may include data input of inventory on hand/stock re-orders into computerized system, and may also input information into other computerized systems.
12. Performs other related duties as assigned.

Qualifications:

Education, Training and Experience
Grade 10, related experience or an equivalent combination of education, training and experience. Valid Class 5 REQUIRED

Skills and Abilities
• Ability to communicate and deal effectively with others.
• Ability to operate related equipment.
• Physical ability to carry out the duties of the position.
• Ability to organize work.

Location: Parksville, BC

Position: Casual/Auxiliary (PT)

Hourly: $28.91