Job Summary:

In accordance with the Purpose, Vision, Values, and Coast Salish Teachings, and strategic directions of BC Emergency Health Services (BCEHS), safety, including both patient and employee safety, is a priority and a responsibility shared by everyone at BCEHS. As such, the requirement to continuously improve quality and safety is inherent in all aspects of this position.

Reporting to the Logistics Supervisor and Manager, Logistics and Projects, the Ambulance Readiness Technician (ART) is responsible for sanitizing and processing critical medical equipment, restocking supplies on vehicles, performing and documenting vehicle checks, receiving of goods, maintaining stockroom and work areas, and jockeying fleet to and from service centers and throughout the province when needed to maximize BC Emergency Health Services (BCEHS) resource availability. Ensure appropriate quality assurance and improvement for related items, in accordance with BCEHS policies and procedures, prior to and/or during vehicle assignment to shifts.

This position is required to work rotating shifts and some overnight travel. Must have the physical ability to perform all functions required to clean, sanitize, and stock ambulances which includes proper PPE use and ability to lift 40kgs.

Duties/Accountabilities:

1.    Carries out primary equipment and supply checks of vehicles and medical equipment prior to use by on-duty paramedics and complete all necessary paperwork. This may require removal or rotation of equipment if found to be defective or in need of repair.
2.    Carries out routine cleaning, deep cleaning and decontamination of HIV, Hepatitis, Norwalk, and other similar contaminations of all BC Emergency Health Services vehicles and equipment which will require the use PPE.
3.    Liaise with Paramedics, Logistics Supervisor, and IT to assist in the repair of radio and telecommunications equipment on BCEHS units.
4.    Performs and reports preventative maintenance on medical equipment including stretchers, stair chairs, scoop backboards, oxygen and suction testing, glucometers in accordance with provincial standards, policy, and procedure.
5.    Performs courier services to stations for delivery and pick up of medical equipment, and may include the restocking of stations, posting of Paramedic Service notices, and couriering of confidential documents, payroll, and other documentation.
6.    Replenishes stockroom and advises Logistics Supervisor when stock needs to be reordered. Removes defective or expired stock from work vehicles and stock room.
7.    Receives, unpacks, and checks incoming inventory, ensuring that goods are delivered as per specifications. Checks invoices against orders and goods received and reports discrepancies to Logistics Supervisor.
8.    Removes garbage and soiled linens from ambulances and work areas and perform basic repairs on medical and lift and transfer equipment.
9.    Jockeys the BC Emergency Health Services fleet to and from the service centers for operational purposes and, on occasion, directly to incidents (i.e., multi-patient). May jockey and/or deliver fleet vehicles throughout the province and return old fleet vehicles back to centralized locations in the province.
10.    Identifies problems, liaises with Logistics Supervisor, and ensures quick turnaround of vehicle and equipment to minimize downtime so that resource availability is maximized.
11.    Assists the Logistics Supervisor or Logistics Operations Manager(s), with inventory checking, may include data input of inventory on hand/stock re-orders into computerized system, and may also input information into other computerized systems.
12.    Performs other related duties as assigned.

Qualifications:

Education, Training and Experience

- Grade 10 plus one year of recent related experience or an equivalent combination of education, training, and experience.
- Valid Class 5 vehicle license REQUIRED.

Skills and Abilities

• Ability to communicate and deal effectively with others.
• Ability to operate related equipment.
• Physical ability to carry out the duties of the position.
• Ability to organize work.

• Demonstrates a commitment to beginning and/or continuing their personal learning journey related to Indigenous-specific racism and dismantling systems of oppression, as well as addressing racism more broadly. Shows willingness to articulate and share their learning experiences to contribute to a culture of motivation and inspiration among peers.

•  Demonstrates foundational knowledge of the social, economic, and political realities of settler-colonialism and its impacts on Indigenous peoples and equity-deserving groups within social and health contexts. Understands the impact of social determinants of health-on-health outcomes. Shows a commitment to learning about and upholding legislative obligations and
provincial commitments outlined in foundational documents such as the Truth & Reconciliation Commission’s Calls to Action (2015), In Plain Sight (2020), BC's Declaration on the Rights of Indigenous Peoples Act (2019), United Nations Declaration on the Rights of Indigenous Peoples (UNDRIP), Reclaiming Power and Place: Missing and Murdered Indigenous Women &
Girls Calls for Justice (2019), the Declaration Act Action Plan, Remembering Keegan: A First Nations Case Study, the BC Human Rights Code, Anti-Racism Data Act, and the Distinctions Based Approach.

What we bring

Every PHSA employee enables the best possible patient care for our patients and their families. Whether you are providing direct care, conducting research, or making it possible for others to do their work, you impact the lives of British Columbians today and in the future. That’s why we’re focused on your care too – offering health, wellness, development programs to support you – at work and at home.

Join one of BC’s largest employers with province-wide programs, services and operations –offering vast opportunities for growth, development, and recognition programs that honour the commitment and contribution of all employees.

Access to professional development opportunities through our in-house training programs, including +2,000 courses, such as our San’yas Indigenous Cultural Safety Training course, or Core Linx for Leadership roles.

Enjoy a comprehensive benefits package, including municipal pension plan, and psychological health & safety programs and holistic wellness resources.

Annual statutory holidays (13) with generous vacation entitlement and accruement.

PHSA is a remote work friendly employer, welcoming flexible work options to support our people (eligibility may vary, depending on position).

Access to WorkPerks, a premium discount program offering a wide range of local and national discounts on electronics, entertainment, dining, travel, wellness, apparel, and more.

What we do

The Provincial Health Services Authority (PHSA) plans, manages and evaluates specialized health services with the BC health authorities to provide equitable and cost-effective health care for people throughout the province. Our values reflect our commitment to excellence and include: Respect people – Be compassionate – Dare to innovate – Create equity – Be
courageous.

Learn more about PHSA and our programs: jobs.phsa.ca/programs-and-services

PHSA is committed to anti-racism and equity in our hiring and employment practices. With learning and compassion, we are addressing existing inequities and barriers throughout our systems. PHSA is seeking to create a diverse workforce and to establish an inclusive and culturally safe environment. We invite applications and enquiries from all people, particularly
those belonging to the historically, systemically, and/or persistently excluded groups identified under the B.C. Human Rights Code.

One of PHSA’s North Star priorities is to eradicate Indigenous-specific racism, which includes ongoing commitments to Indigenous recruitment and employee experience as well as dismantling barriers to health care employment at every level. We welcome Indigenous individuals to apply and/or contact the Sanya’k?ula Team (Indigenous Recruitment & Employee Experience) for support at indigenous.employment@phsa.ca.

Indigenous-specific anti-racism initiatives are rooted in addressing the unique forms of discrimination, historical and ongoing injustices, and exclusion faced by Indigenous peoples. These initiatives align with an Indigenous rights-based approach, recognizing the inherent rights and title of BC First Nations and self-determination of all First Nations, Inuit and Métis
communities. PHSA is mandated to uphold legislative obligations and provincial commitments found in the foundational documents including the Truth & Reconciliation Commission’s Calls found in the foundational documents including the Truth & Reconciliation Commission’s Calls to Action (2015), In Plain Sight (2020), BC's Declaration on the Rights of Indigenous Peoples Act (2019), United Nations Declaration on the Rights of Indigenous Peoples (UNDRIP), Reclaiming Power and Place Missing and Murdered Indigenous Women & Girls Calls for Justice (2019), the Declaration Act Action Plan and Remembering Keegan: A First Nations Case Study.

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