Medical Response Team | Ottawa
About The Position
Odyssey Medical is a nationally incorporated Canadian business specializing in Event Medical and Risk Management services. Delivering approximately 2500 days of simultaneous event coverage annually, Odyssey supports private and public clients as they host events ranging in size, scale and complexity. Backed by credentialed and fully insured multidisciplinary response teams, Odyssey administers front-line patient care and programs across a range of events such as marathons, cycling races, obstacle and adventure courses, mass-gathering concerts and festivals, stadium-based events and community-focused celebrations. Additionally, Odyssey has experience supporting established venues such as nightclubs and film & TV sets with medical team coverage on a year-round basis. Odyssey has an established Medical Direction and symptom relief program to support first responders, medics, and advanced medical team practitioners in providing efficient, discreet and exceptional care.
Requirements
- A certification - EFR, AMFR, EMR, AEMCA, ACP, second-year paramedic student
- First-year paramedic students are welcome to apply, but require at least an FR certification.
- A customer service-oriented mindset (welcoming, informative, helpful, respectful)
- A willingness to engage and apply proper procedures, guidelines and protocols
- A confident demeanour, whether working independently, with a partner, or as part of a larger team for our major planned events.
- A transportation plan (car, carpooling, rideshare) to get to/from the event site to which you are assigned.
- A commitment to work approximately 4 shifts per month
Responsibilities
- Prioritizing risk-matched care that serves as a primary response to any on-location medical emergencies that may arise.
- Acting as an extension of the client's eyes and ears and projecting a welcoming yet alert presence while circulating within the event site and among participants.
- Building a culture of mutual support, fostering effective communication and promoting team collaboration to ensure that skills develop and align with the ever-evolving needs of pre-hospital care.
Benefits
- The right equipment/tools/gear/bags to get the job done.
- All PPE
- Opportunities for advancement.
- Variety of shifts (day, nights, weekends etc) for which you voluntarily sign up, depending on your availability and preferences.
- Flexible scheduling approach that allows individuals to maintain current professional commitments (i.e., another job, studies, etc.).
- Shifts across major Ontario markets such as GTA, Niagara, Durham, Barrie, Muskoka/Kawarthas, Ottawa and Kingston.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Part-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
No Education Listed
