Medical Response Team | Alberta

Odyssey Medical; Edmonton; On-site; CAD 35,000 - 55,000; Part time

Job summary

Join a dynamic team at a leading event medical service provider in Alberta, where you will play a crucial role in ensuring the safety and well-being of event participants. This position offers a unique opportunity to work at various exciting events, from marathons to concerts, while being part of a supportive and collaborative crew. You'll be equipped with the necessary tools and resources to respond to medical emergencies effectively. With flexible scheduling and opportunities for advancement, this role is perfect for those looking to balance their professional commitments while making a significant impact in the community.

Benefits

Flexible scheduling

Opportunities for advancement

Provided PPE

Equipment and tools provided

Qualifications

• Certification in Basic Life Support or higher is required.
• Customer service-oriented mindset is essential.

Responsibilities

• Provide risk-matched care for medical emergencies at events.
• Support clients by maintaining a welcoming presence.

Skills

Basic Life Support

Medical First Responder

Emergency Medical Responder

Primary Care Paramedic

Advanced Care Paramedic

Licensed Practical Nurse

Registered Nurse

Customer Service

Tools

PPE

Job description

We have a wealth of experience in supporting special events. Whether your event is a marathon, cycling event or obstacle adventure course, a music festival, concert, or VIP speaker, a stadium-based event, parade or civic celebration, we have the expertise. We are national leaders in event medical, first aid, health and safety for mass gatherings. We have expertise in risk management, emergency planning, traffic planning, event operations and medical direction.

Job Description

WHO WE ARE:

Odyssey Medical is a nationally incorporated Canadian business specializing in Event Medical and Risk Management services. Delivering approximately 2500 days of simultaneous event coverage annually, Odyssey supports private and public clients as they host events ranging in size, scale and complexity. Backed by credentialed and fully insured multidisciplinary response teams, Odyssey administers front-line patient care and programs across a range of events such as marathons, cycling races, obstacle and adventure courses, mass-gathering concerts and festivals, stadium-based events and community-focused celebrations. Additionally, Odyssey has experience supporting established venues such as nightclubs and film & TV sets with medical team coverage on a year-round basis. Odyssey has an established Medical Direction and symptom relief program to support first responders, medics, and advanced medical team practitioners in providing efficient, discreet and exceptional care.

Requirements

WHAT WE ARE LOOKING FOR:

Odyssey Medical is actively looking for individuals to join our EVENT MEDICAL TEAM in Alberta.Main event/festival locations: Calgary, Edmonton, Strathmore and Camrose. We are seeking dedicated personnel who are committed to upholding our collective objectives:

We take care of our PATIENTS by prioritizing risk-matched care that serves as a primary response to any on-location medical emergencies that may arise.

We take care of our CLIENTS by acting as an extension of their eyes and ears and projecting a welcoming yet alert presence while circulating within the event site and among participants.

We take care of our CREW by building a culture of mutual support, fostering effective communication and promoting team collaboration to ensure that our skills develop and align with the ever-evolving needs of pre-hospital care.

WHAT YOU BRING TO THE ROLE:

• A certification - Basic Life Support, Medical First Responder, Emergency Medical Responder, Primary Care Paramedic, Advanced Care Paramedic, Licensed Practical Nurse, Registered Nurse
  
• A customer service-oriented mindset (welcoming, informative, helpful, respectful)
• A willingness to engage and apply proper procedures, guidelines and protocols
• A confident demeanour, whether working independently, with a partner, or as part of a larger team for our major planned events.
• A transportation plan (car, carpooling, rideshare)to get to/from the event site to which you are assigned.
  

We provide the right equipment/tools/gear/bags to get the job done.

We provide all PPE

We provide opportunities for advancement.

We are a 24/7 operation, providing a variety of shifts (day, nights, weekends, etc) for which you voluntarily sign up, depending on your availability and preferences.

We provide a flexible scheduling approach that allows individuals to maintain current professional commitments (i.e., another job, studies, etc.).

We provide shifts across Alberta.

Odyssey Medical is committed to the principles of equality and diversity in the workplace. We aim to hire the best candidate for the position based on their qualifications and merit in terms of knowledge, skills, and experience. Odyssey Medical will not discriminate against job applicants on any grounds protected by human rights legislation during any phase of the recruitment, screening and hiring process. If you require reasonable accommodation to complete a job application, pre-employment testing, or a job interview, or to otherwise participate in the hiring process, please [e-mail] .

Our integrated AI hiring strategy prioritizes efficiency and equity while upholding a candidate-centric approach. Recognizing the deeply personal nature of job seeking, our screening procedures are tailored to understand each candidate individually. While AI enhances efficiency by managing administrative duties and scheduling, human discernment remains pivotal in evaluating candidates. At every pivotal juncture of our hiring journey – from initial resume reviews, interviews and candidate selections – seasoned professionals lead the process, ensuring human judgment remains at the core of our Odyssey's talent acquisition decisions.