OESH - Technician - Fit Testing - Repost
Requisition ID: 367517
Position Number: 20057174
Posting End Date: November 7, 2024
City: Winnipeg
Employer: Winnipeg Regional Health Authority
Site: WRHA Corporate
Department / Unit: OESH
Job Stream: Clinical Support
Union: EXEMPT-OT
Anticipated Start Date - End Date: ASAP - 12/31/2024
Reason for Term: Other Leave
FTE: 1.00
Anticipated Shift: Days
Work Arrangement: In Person
Daily Hours Worked: 7.75
Annual Base Hours: 2015
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Position Overview
Under the general direction of the Administrative Coordinator - Fit Testing and as a collaborative member of the multi disciplinary team, the incumbent is responsible for acting in a technician role to assist with the delivery of an N95 Respirator Fit Testing Program. This involves fit testing healthcare workers, educating them about the use and care of respirators, and addressing any questions or concerns from staff. The role involves selecting an appropriate respirator, carrying out the fit test, use of a Portacount to ensure a valid test result, and providing verbal instruction during the fit test.
Experience
- Several years in Workplace Health & Safety, preferably in a health care environment an asset.
- Experience in the delivery of Occupational Health & Safety educational material preferred.
- Experience in providing education around the proper use and care of N95/Half-Face respirators preferred.
Education (Degree/Diploma/Certificate)
- Complete High School education, Manitoba Standards, required.
- Post-Secondary Education in Occupational Health & Safety preferred.
- Post-Secondary Education in Respiratory Therapy will be considered.
- A combination of Education and experience will be evaluated.
SPECIAL TRAINING
- Knowledge and interpretation of all aspects of the Workplace Manitoba Safety & Health Act and Manitoba Regulations an asset.
- Training in respirator fit testing will be provided.
- Completion of computer training in Basic Computer Skills.
Certification/Licensure/Registration
- Current First Aide Certificate.
- Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR) training requirements for this position shall be in accordance with the Employer policy.
Qualifications and Skills
- Excellent interpersonal skills and ability to communicate effectively.
- Ability to work independently.
- Ability to problem-solve.
- Comfortable with using technology, and troubleshooting issues when they arise.
- Strong attention to detail and data entry.
Physical Requirements
Not Applicable
This term position may end earlier as outlined in your employee handbook.
This position requires a current satisfactory Criminal Records Check (including Vulnerable Sector Search), Child Abuse Registry Check and Adult Abuse Registry Check as conditions of employment. The successful candidate will be responsible for any service charges incurred. A security check is considered current if it was obtained no more than six (6) months prior to the start of employment.
Please note that an employee is not permitted to hold two or more positions across the WRHA legal entity that combine to equal more than 1.0 EFT. The WRHA legal entity includes Churchill Health Centre, Deer Lodge Centre, Golden West Centennial Lodge, Grace Hospital, Middlechurch Home of Winnipeg, Pan Am Clinic, River Park Gardens, Victoria General Hospital, WRHA corporate programs, and WRHA community health services.
Interviewed candidates may be called upon to participate in a skills assessment.
Any application received after the closing time will not be included in the competition.
We welcome applications from people with disabilities. Accommodations are available upon request during the assessment and selection process.
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