Occupational Health Technician

Intello Technologies Inc.; Victoria; Remote; CAD 30,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading health service provider in Canada is seeking an Occupational Health Technician for its remote client worksite. The role involves coordinating day-to-day clinic functions, conducting medical assessments, and ensuring high-quality data management. Candidates should possess a Primary Care Paramedic qualification and excellent communication skills, with a minimum of 5 years in healthcare. This opportunity offers a salary of $21-$40 per hour depending on experience along with competitive benefits.

Benefits

Comprehensive benefits package

Pension and share purchase programs

Flexible work arrangements

Career growth opportunities

Qualifications

• Must have a minimum of 5 years’ experience in a healthcare setting.
• Able to perform medical assessments and testing.
• Demonstrated ability to communicate effectively and prioritize workload.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate day-to-day functions of the medical clinic at a remote site.
• Conduct medical tests and assessments as per protocols.
• Maintain inventory management and provide administrative support.

Skills

Communication

Organizational skills

Medical supervision and assessment

Inventory management

Education

Primary Care Paramedic or Canadian Armed Forces Medical Technician QL5

Tools

Electronic Medical Record (EMR) software

Job description

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Jobs by Category: Health

Job Function: Health Solutions

Status: Full Time

Schedule: Regular

Description

Location: Yellowknife, Hay River, Lutsel K’e, Behchoko, Whati, Gameti, Wekweeti, Fort Smith, Fort Simpson, Norman Wells, Inuvik, Calgary, Edmonton, Vancouver
Status: Permanent Full Time. Fly-In, Fly-Out Remote Site, 2-Week Rotation.

Please note: Preference will be given to Members of the Deninu Kué, Lutsel K’e Dene First Nation, North Slave Métis Alliance, Northwest Territory Métis Nation, Tlicho Government, or Yellowknives Dene First Nation, followed by non-indigenous residents of the Northwest Territories.

Join our team

TELUS Health Care Centres (THCC) is an occupational health provider. We are Canada’s leading provider of corporate health services, delivering integrated health management programs nationwide. With a team of highly skilled professionals, THCC provides clinical and remote medical services across Canada. Offering a full range of occupational health services from pre-employment screenings, to rehabilitative services for the ill or injured worker, to complete on-site clinic management in some of the most remote and harsh areas of the country, THCC is the chosen partner for proactive health management programs.

Here's the impact you’ll make and what we’ll accomplish together

The Occupational Health Technician will be responsible for coordinating the day-to-day functions of the medical clinic at a remote client worksite.

Here’s how

Occupational Health Responsibilities:

• Conduct periodic medical surveillance scheduling, testing for client employees and contractors designated in a Similar Exposed Group (SEG’s), other high-risk groups (e.g. Emergency Response Team, Crane Operators) and at the request of the Physician Assistant, ensuring accurate and high quality data entry using the electronic medical record (EMR)
• Perform periodic health assessments for employees and long-term contractors
• Provide medical examination and medical treatment support as directed by the Physician Assistant
• Provide support within scope to the Emergency Response Team as required
• Provide inventory management and control services
• Complete and/or assist with different tests that the incumbent is competent and certified to perform such as; drug testing, alcohol testing, hearing and vision testing
• Test clients for Pulmonary Function, Audiometric Testing
• Create, update and share different reports
• Provide administrative support in clinic as needed
• Other duties as assigned

Qualifications

You're the missing piece of the puzzle

• Primary Care Paramedic orCanadian Armed Forces Medical Technician QL5 (minimum)
• Demonstrated ability to communicate effectively, both verbally and in writing
• Demonstrated organizational skills and the ability to prioritize workload
• In addition, the following certifications are an asset. If not certified, must be willing and eligible to become certified:
  
  • CPR (HCP level)
  • First Aid (intermediate or Advanced)
  • International Trauma Life Support (Basic or Advanced)
  • Audiometric certification
  • Spirometry certification
  • DOT Drug and Alcohol Collector Certification
  • MROA designation is an asset, but not required

Experience & Technical Competencies

• Minimum of 5 years’ current experience in a health care setting
• High level of discretion and comprehensive understanding of confidential/privacy protected information
• Experience with medical scheduling and filing systems
• Experience working in a remote medical facility / mine site or other industrial setting is preferred

Who is TELUS Health Care Centres?

We are a national network of renowned medical professionals dedicated to identifying health risks, inspiring positive lifestyle choices and improving patient outcomes. We have one of the largest networks of Care Centres in Canada.

• Our commitment: Better healthcare options for everyone. We are leveraging the power of technology to provide Canadians with better health outcomes. Connecting health teams, streamlining workflows, and empowering patients to manage their health are just some of the ways our digital solutions promote collaboration and efficiency.
• We are looking for enthusiastic, customer service minded individuals who want to work in a collaborative, friendly and supportive environment. Join our team and help us shape the future of how Canadians engage with the healthcare ecosystem.

Accessibility

• THCC is proud to foster an inclusive culture that embraces diversity. We are committed to fair employment practices and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment. We offer accommodation for applicants with disabilities, as required, during the recruitment process. Please let the recruitment team know of any accommodation requirement at the beginning of the process.

Salary Range: $21-$40

Performance Bonus or Sales Incentive Plan: 0%

Actual total compensation will be determined based on factors such as knowledge, skills, performance, experience and location. Additionally, TELUS offers rewarding benefits, which may vary per job function, such as:

• Comprehensive total rewards package highlighting competitive salary and bonus structures, minimum 3 weeks of vacation, and flexible benefits plan to meet the needs of you and your family
• Flexibility to work in-office, virtually or a combination of both
• Generous company matched pension and share purchase programs
• Opportunity to give back to communities in which we work, live and serve
• Career growth and learning & development opportunitiestodevelop your skills
• And much more …

A bit about us

We’re a people-focused, customer-first, purpose-driven team who works together every day to innovate and do good. We improve lives through our technology solutions and foster a culture of innovation that empowers team members to solve complex problems and create remarkable human outcomes in a digital world.

You’ll find our engaging, high-performance culture personally fulfilling, professionally challenging, and financially rewarding. We’re committed to diversity and equitable access to employment opportunities based on ability. Your unique contributions and talents will be valued and respected here. When you join our team, you’re helping us make the future friendly.

TELUS Health is an IT leader in Canada that focuses on the health sector. Our mission is to improve the way information is being used along the continuum of care to better the health of citizens in Canada and in selected countries.

Disclaimer: In accordance with the TELUS Health Solutions Data Center Security Policy, as a condition of employment, all team members whose job functions require they work at a Data Center and/or have access to detailed knowledge of technology related to client service delivery, are subject to a Personnel Security Screening conducted through the Government of Canada.

The health and safety of our team, customers and communities is paramount to TELUS. Accordingly, we require anyone joining our TELUS Health Care Centres to be fully vaccinated for COVID-19.

Note for Quebec candidates: if knowledge of English is required for this position, it is because the team memberwill be asked, on a regular basis, to interact in English with external or internal parties or to use English applications or software as part of their tasks.

By applying to this role, you understand and agree that your information will be shared with the TELUS Group of Companies’ Talent Acquisition team(s) and/or any leader(s) who will be part of the selection process.

Health

We’re looking for clinicians, programmers, product developers, sales and marketing people, customer support, and everyone in between. If you have a penchant for turning information into better health outcomes, then we want you to help us develop, implement and manage the most innovative healthcare solutions possible.

We are honoured to be recognized

21,166
Physicians using TELUS Health electronic medical records

140 million+
Health claims processed using TELUS Health solutions

Accessibility

TELUS is proud to foster an inclusive culture that embraces diversity. We are committed to fair employment practices and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment.

We offer accommodation for applicants with disabilities, as required, during the recruitment process.