Medical Dispatch Training and employment?

Ambulance Al · June 11, 2007

BC is now considering NON-medically trained applicants for Dispatch training positions. With AMPDS there is (in their opinion) little need for a Paramedic to be assessing calls that come in to dispatch centers and even less knowledge to dispatch ambulances. Give it a shot $65K+ per year and 4 on 6 off. Nice work if you can get it.

POSITION: Call Taker Trainees

LOCATION: Vancouver

OPEN TO: All BCAS Employees and Others

BC Ambulance Service is accepting applications for 24 seats in the September 2007 and January 2008, training program for Call Takers and Emergency Medical Dispatchers.

BC Ambulance is the largest provider of emergency ambulance response within the province of British Columbia. A critical component of the BC Ambulance mandate is to operate an emergency communications center. On a 24 x 7 basis, this center offers the public immediate access to emergency services through 911 calls and provides, 2-way information sharing with our paramedic resources.

If you like a fast paced, challenging work environment this career may be of interest to you. An ideal Call Taker will have the:

o ability to quickly and independently make immediate and logical decisions and take appropriate action in a complex dynamic environment

o ability to manage working under moderate to high levels of stress for sustained periods of times,

o ability to balance their personal and work life while working a rotating shift schedule that includes days, afternoons, and nights while working weekends and statutory or religious holidays,

o the ability to work co-operatively within diverse teams, work groups and across the organization to achieve group and organizational goals

There will be a career information session on May 24, 2007 in Burnaby. Registration is limited to 200 participants. To register for this session, send your name and contact information and include in the Subject Line of your email “EMD Career Information Session” to HBCASHR2@Victoria1.gov.bc.ca. Additional information sessions may be planned.

Please visit www.health.gov.bc.ca/bcas for additional information on this career opportunity.

Qualifications:

Supporting Documents for the following must be provided at the time of application:

1. Grade 12 or equivalent;

2. A current, valid OFA3. Applicants licensed at a higher paramedic level meet this requirement.

3. A valid CPR-C certification. Applicants licensed at a higher paramedic level meet this requirement.

4. Vision acuity of 6/9 in the best eye. Applicants holding a Class 4 Unrestricted Driver’s License meet this requirement.

5. Audiogram showing hearing ability within normal range (with or without hearing aid).

Selected applicants will be required to participate in the Call Taker and EMD Dispatcher Selection process, consisting of a progressive series of tests and interviews, and for external applicants a pre-employment physical and a criminal record search.

Additional Information for Applicants to this competition:

• Testing will be held on the following days:

Date

Location

May 14,2007