Transport Advisor, Emergency Physician Online Support - BCEHS - Provincial

BC Emergency Health Services; Vancouver; On-site; CAD 120,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading health services provider in BC is seeking a Transport Advisor to enhance patient transfers through critical decision-making and coordination. The ideal candidate will provide online medical support, manage emergency calls, and ensure seamless patient flow across organizations. This role requires clinical expertise and a commitment to quality improvement in a fast-paced environment.

Qualifications

• Registration with BC College of Physicians and Surgeons required.
• Experience in prehospital and transport medicine preferred.

Responsibilities

• Provide online medical support to paramedics and healthcare professionals.
• Manage calls related to pre-hospital care and patient transfers.

Skills

Clinical experience

Coordination

Quality improvement

Education

Fellowship in Critical Care Medicine

RC or CCFP(EM) certification

Job description

Transport Advisor, Emergency Physician Online Support

BC Emergency Health Services

Provincial, BC

Are you looking for an exciting career where clinical expertise meets critical decision-making?

We're seeking a Transport Advisor with the skills to enhance patient transfers, from 911 calls to inter-facility coordination. The ideal candidate thrives in fast-paced environments, values teamwork, and is passionate about systems that save lives.

What you'll bring to the role:

• Clinical experience in hospital, pre-hospital, and transport settings
• Knowledge of 911 response and inter-facility transfer protocols
• Ability to coordinate across organizations for seamless patient flow
• Familiarity with EPOS-based decision making and transfer approvals
• Engagement in quality improvement and innovation

Job Summary

Reporting to the Medical Director - Emergency Physician Online Support, the EPOS member provides online medical support to paramedics and healthcare professionals, supporting pre-hospital and inter-facility transfers.

Key Accountabilities

The Physician will:

1. Provide a mix of day, evening, night, weekend, and weekday shifts, with a minimum of 3 EPOS shifts per month.
2. Cover shifts based on call volumes and Medical Director requests.
3. Manage calls related to pre-hospital care and patient transfers during EPOS shifts.
4. Participate in holiday and special day shifts as required.
5. Ensure all shifts are within Canada on a Canadian cellular network.
6. Coordinate with other clinical duties to prevent overlaps.
7. Promote staff safety and engagement.

Clinical Online Support

• Support paramedics in emergency scene calls.
• Communicate with emergency departments and physicians for critical patients.
• Assist paramedics and nurses with transfer decisions and planning.
• Respond promptly to calls and complete records within 24 hours.

Organizational Responsibilities

• Adhere to policies and protocols.
• Contribute to education, research, and quality improvement activities.

What you bring

• Registration with BC College of Physicians and Surgeons and RC or CCFP(EM) certification.
• Fellowship in Critical Care Medicine, Emergency Medicine, Anesthesiology, or General Surgery, or equivalent.
• Maintaining clinical currency in relevant areas.
• Experience in prehospital and transport medicine preferred.
• Diplomate in Prehospital and Transport Medicine is highly desirable.
• Patient-centered care and commitment to diversity and inclusion.

Additional Qualifications

• Understanding of Indigenous issues and anti-racism efforts, with ability to articulate personal learning journey.
• Knowledge of Indigenous rights and commitments, including UNDRIP and Truth & Reconciliation Calls to Action.

Contact

Apply with cover letter, CV, and references to:

Jamie Sitar
Advisor, Talent Acquisition
Email: [e-mail]

About PHSA

The Provincial Health Services Authority provides specialized health services across BC, committed to equity, excellence, and inclusion. We encourage applications from all backgrounds, especially Indigenous individuals, and are dedicated to addressing systemic barriers and racism.