Occupational Health Technician

TELUS; Yellowknife; On-site; CAD 50,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking dedicated individuals to join their Occupational Health team. This role involves providing comprehensive health services, including health surveillance screenings and administrative tasks within various settings. Ideal candidates will have certifications such as Audiometric Technician and experience in medical facilities. By joining this talent pipeline, you position yourself for future opportunities in a dynamic and growing environment, where your contributions will help maintain a healthy workforce across Canada.

Qualifications

• 1-3 years experience in a medical care facility.
• Certified in drug and alcohol collection.

Responsibilities

• Conduct health surveillance screenings and collect specimens.
• Manage patient registration and documentation in EMR.

Skills

Patient registration

Documentation in EMR

Health Surveillance screening

Drug and Alcohol Collector Certificate

Certified Audiometric Technician

Respiratory Fit Test Technician training

Experience with Medical Scheduling Systems

Experience with Electronic Medical Filing Systems

Education

Cardiac Pulmonary Resuscitation Certification (CPR-C)

Basic Life Support Certification (BLS)

Job description

Schedule: Full time, part time, temporary or casual

TELUS Health's Occupational Health team is growing! We are looking for talented, customer service-minded individuals in anticipation of upcoming opportunities across Canada.

Our Team And What We'll Accomplish Together

As a member of the TELUS Health team, 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.

What You’ll Do

Health Surveillance screening, including but not limited to:

• Pre-employment medical questionnaires
• Collecting specimens for point-of-care blood tests and drug testing
• Testing such as ECG, visual acuity, audiometry and pulmonary function
  
  
  

Administrative tasks, including but not limited to:

• Patient registration
• Documentation in the electronic medical record (EMR)
• Booking appointments
• Supply management
• Assisting in the delivery of health promotion programs
  
  
  

What You Bring

• 1-3 years minimum current and concurrent experience working within a medical care facility.
• Certified Audiometric Technician and Spirometry Technician.
• Respiratory Fit Test Technician training.
• Drug and Alcohol Collector Certificate.
• Health/Medical Technicians having the following qualifications would be an asset:
• Cardiac Pulmonary Resuscitation Certification at the Health Care Practitioners level (CPR-C) or
• Basic Life Support Certification (BLS).
• Certifications applicable to the associated medical field.
• Experience with Medical Scheduling Systems.
• Experience with Electronic Medical Filing Systems.
• Experience working in a remote medical facility would be an asset.
• Must maintain a high level of discretion and comprehension with respect to personal privacy, confidentiality and protected information.
  
  

About the Opportunity: Please note that this posting is for future opportunities and is not linked to a specific, approved position. As such, we cannot guarantee a start date for the position at this time.

Why apply?

• Join our talent pipeline for upcoming opportunities
• Get ahead of the competition by being the first in line for future job openings
  
  
  

What to Expect: Candidates who apply will be considered for future roles and will be contacted when suitable positions become available.

Apply now to be considered for future positions at TELUS!

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.