Occupational Health Technician
Locations
- Suite 215, 10216 124th Street | Edmonton, AB
- TELUS Sky - Level 3, 685 Centre St S | Calgary, AB
- Mobile Trailer - on location at various client sites
Hours of Operation:
Clinic Hours: Monday to Friday, 7:30 AM - 3:30 PM MST
Mobile Trailer: Day, evening, and weekend shifts
TELUS Health Care Centre (THCC) is Canada's leading provider of corporate health services, delivering integrated health management programs nationwide. Our skilled professionals offer a full range of occupational health services, from pre-employment screenings to rehabilitative services for ill or injured workers. THCC provides complete on-site clinic management in some of the most remote and harsh areas of the country and is the chosen partner for proactive health management programs.
Our Team and What We'll Accomplish Together
The Occupational Health Technician will be responsible for providing medical screening and testing of clients, as well as providing administrative support in the clinic as needed.
What You'll Do
Occupational Health Responsibilities:
- Contribute to health assessments under the guidance of a Health Care Professional
- Flexible to travel to employer office and/or mobile trailer to perform clinical assessments in mobile clinics, Flu clinic, health surveillance assessments etc
- Complete and assist with various tests you are competent and certified to perform, such as drug testing, alcohol testing, hearing, spirometry, respirator fit testing, vision testing, and physical demands assessments
- Administer audiometric testing and spirometry
- Contribute to medical surveillance assessments per legislative programs under the guidance of a Health Care Professional
- Create, update, and share various reports
- Provide administrative support as needed
- Perform other duties as assigned
Claims and Medical Documentation Coordination Responsibilities:
- Review claim forms, medical reports, investigation reports, and contract provisions
- Communicate results following OH legislation
- Provide written and verbal communication regarding claim inquiries and outcomes to claimants, clients, administrators, doctors, and other insurers
- Work in-clinic, on-site, or in a mobile trailer
- Manually lift and carry equipment safely (up to 50 lbs)
- Understand and apply infection control principles
- Navigate medical equipment setup, software, and administration independently in remote areas
- Be proficient in IT
- Experience using Cority
What You Bring
- High School Diploma
- Relevant education in a health-related field (asset)
- Knowledge of medical terminology (asset)
- Current CPR and first aid certification or willingness to obtain certification
- Audiometric and Spirometry certification or willingness to obtain certification
- MROA designation, urine drug screen certification, and breath alcohol testing certification, or willingness to obtain certification
- Experience with after-hours drug and alcohol testing (asset)
- Demonstrated ability to communicate effectively, both verbally and in writing
- Demonstrated organizational skills and the ability to prioritize workload
- Valid driver's license with access to a vehicle
- Ability to work flexible hours and remotely throughout Alberta, delivering occupational health services via our mobile trailer
About the Opportunity: Please note that this posting is for future opportunities and is not linked to a specific, approved position. As such, we cannot guarantee a start date for the position at this time.
Why apply?
- Join our talent pipeline for upcoming opportunities
- Get ahead of the competition by being the first in line for future job openings
What to Expect: Candidates who apply will be considered for future roles and will be contacted when suitable positions become available.
Apply now to be considered for future positions at TELUS!
By applying to this role, you understand and agree that your information will be shared with the TELUS Group of Companies' Talent Acquisition team(s) and/or any leader(s) who will be part of the selection process.