Relief Emergency Medical Dispatcher – Critical Prehospital Care

Government of Northwest Territories; Yellowknife; On-site; CAD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A regional health authority is seeking a Relief Emergency Medical Dispatcher in Yellowknife, responsible for answering emergency medical calls and triaging patient care. Essential qualifications include certification in emergency communications or medical care, along with two years of relevant experience. The role demands calm professionalism to effectively manage emergency situations. Join a dedicated team serving over 43,000 residents in Northern Canada, where your contributions can profoundly impact community health.

Qualifications

• Certification or degree in emergency medical care required.
• Two years of experience as a first responder or relevant training.
• Demonstrated ability to maintain professionalism in emergencies.

Responsibilities

• Provide emergency medical services call answering/triaging.
• Collect patient information and coordinate eHealth consults.
• Exhibit calm and professional behavior at all times.

Skills

Knowledge of pre-hospital care processes

Emergency communications systems usage

Leadership and initiative

Professional behavior under pressure

Education

Certification in Emergency Communications and Response

Emergency Medical Dispatcher training

Job description

A regional health authority is seeking a Relief Emergency Medical Dispatcher in Yellowknife, responsible for answering emergency medical calls and triaging patient care. Essential qualifications include certification in emergency communications or medical care, along with two years of relevant experience. The role demands calm professionalism to effectively manage emergency situations. Join a dedicated team serving over 43,000 residents in Northern Canada, where your contributions can profoundly impact community health.