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Relief Emergency Medical Dispatcher, Med-Response

Full-time

The Government of the Northwest Territories

Job Information

The Relief Emergency Medical Dispatcher, Med-Response is responsible for the provision of emergency medical services call answering, including providing emergency / triage care via telephone, collecting patient information and demographics and coordinating eHealth consults. This position follows clinical dispatch, patient care, and transport protocols for all Med-Response services.

The decisions made by the incumbent and the advice given will have a direct impact on the health of patients across the NWT.

Key Responsibilities

  • Apply pre-hospital care processes (assessment, planning, implementation and evaluation).
  • Use of the primary control console and radio/cell/telephony/dispatching systems, digital logger & communication recall, electronic aircraft tracking systems, video conferencing equipment, electronic medical records, and any other eHealth systems required in the day-to-day operations of the Med- Response.
  • Ability to demonstrate leadership, initiative and professional judgment.
  • Ability to maintain calm, exhibiting controlled and professional behavior at all times on shift.

Key Qualifications

  • Certification or degree in Emergency Communications and Response, or in pre-hospital emergency medical care above first responder levels (e.g., Emergency Medical Dispatcher, Emergency Medical Responder, Emergency Medical Technician, Paramedic) plus two (2) years of experience as a first responder. 

Equivalency

  • Emergency Medical Dispatch training with two (2) years of direct critical care and triage experience.
  • Direct experience working in emergency services within the NWT, Northern community experience, and/or experience working with NWT eHealth systems would be considered assets.

GNWT Inquiries

Inquiries Only:


Department of Finance
Government of the Northwest Territories
YELLOWKNIFE CENTRE 5TH FLOOR  
BOX 1320 YELLOWKNIFE NT X1A 2L9
Tel View phone number on gov.nt.ca
Fax View phone number on gov.nt.ca
View email address on gov.nt.ca

Note: If you do not receive electronic notification confirming receipt of your application, please follow up via telephone.

Vacancy posted 1 day ago
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