Zone: Eastern Urban Zone
Location: Health Sciences Centre
Equipment Operator II
(Subject to Classification Review)
Paramedicine and Medical Transport
Temp Call-In
Hours Based on the needs of the department.
Salary CG-21 ($21.23 - $23.12 per hour)
Competition Number VAC0002748
Posted Date 2024-10-24
Closing Date Open until filled.
Demands, duties, qualifications
Job Summary
The Equipment Operator II performs assisted movements and non-medical transport of persons with compromised mobility and require a stretcher for transport. Transports will be to and from medical facilities and private/public residences. Patients moving from an Eastern Health facility will be medically discharged. The Equipment Operator II does not provide medical treatment; however, ongoing maintenance therapies such as home oxygen will be continued during transport.
The Equipment Operator II reports directly to the Operations Supervisor or Manager and will be tasked by the Medical Communications Centre.
Job Demands
By applying for this job, you acknowledge an understanding that regular requirements and demands of this job include (but are not limited to):
Regularly moves, lifts, or carries passengers or equipment ranging from 10 to 50 pounds and occasionally in excess of 100 lbs. in challenging environments and which are not always conducive to proper ergonomics.
Position is rated heavy to very heavy.
Constantly bending, stretching, kneeling or pushing/pulling of stretchers (which require up to 35 lbs. of push/pull force or greater per employee as the terrain and weather conditions dictate; sometimes in small and cramped spaces.
Operates a large vehicle (ambulance sized) through city streets and competently maneuvers the vehicle in reverse, solely dependent on mirror use.
Visual concentration and alertness is required, as there are frequent time pressures in this working environment.
Demonstrates professional courtesy and excellent customer service at all times.
Job Qualifications
Successful completion of high school or equivalent is required.
Successful completion of an approved Emergency Medical Responder (EMR) course is an asset.
Possession of a valid Class 4 Driver's License as issued by the Province of Newfoundland and Labrador is required.
Current and continuing certification in Standard First Aid and CPR are required.
A satisfactory Driver's Abstract and successful completion of a pre-employment physical capabilities test and medical are conditions of employment.
A satisfactory record of work performance is required.
Employees, to review your attendance record please refer to your employee portal on the Intranet for details. The attendance record is only available to employees who are currently in positions that accumulate sick time.
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