Tele-Triage Paramedic & Clinical Advisor

medaviehs; Dartmouth; On-site; CAD 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

Emergency Medical Care Inc. (EMC) in Nova Scotia seeks a Clinical Support Paramedic to assess health needs and provide clinical advice using decision support software within the EHS system.

You will maintain professional competencies through ongoing education, training and clinical exposure under Medical Director direction, contributing to patient safety and quality care across 911 and inter-facility transports.

Qualifications

• Active CPNS registration as an Advance Care Paramedic.
• 5+ years frontline experience in high volume settings.
• ACLS/ATLS/PALS certification an asset.

Responsibilities

• Provide telephone triage, medication advice and health information during emergencies.
• Offer clinical advice to operational staff and promote alternative care pathways.
• Assess patients via telephone with clinical decision support software.
• Analyze complex information to give accurate health advice.
• Maintain accurate records of service user inquiries during calls.
• Identify opportunities for health education during consultations.
• Demonstrate active listening and analytical skills for medical issues.
• Conduct clinical follow-ups and reference approved resources.
• Act as a clinical resource for internal and external staff.

Skills

Advanced patient assessment

Clinical governance

Infection control

EHS protocol knowledge

Clear communication

Prioritization

Tele-triage experience

Education

CPNS Advanced Care Paramedic

ACP frontline experience (5+ yrs)

ACLS/ATLS/PALS certification (asset)

Tools

Windows-based applications

30 wpm typing

Clinical assessment software

Job description

Emergency Medical Care Inc. (EMC) in Nova Scotia seeks a Clinical Support Paramedic to assess health needs and provide clinical advice using decision support software within the EHS system.

You will maintain professional competencies through ongoing education, training and clinical exposure under Medical Director direction, contributing to patient safety and quality care across 911 and inter-facility transports.