Salary Range

The salary range for this position is CAD $32.39 - $32.39 / hour

Detailed Overview

Coordinates the workflow by planning and organizing the movement of related materiel throughout the hospital; supervises designated staff in the daily operation of the distribution area according to established policies and procedures; transports patients by wheelchair, stretcher or bed, to and from various departments in the hospital.

Responsibilities

- Plans and organizes work assignments by establishing priorities, providing input into organizational standards and operating procedures to coordinate dispatch service to transport patients and related materials.

- Supervises staff by performing duties such as coordinating work assignments, determining orientation and training requirements and assisting the Manager by providing information relative to performance appraisals.

- Reviews work requests and consults with user departments.

- Ensures a regular schedule of preventative maintenance cleaning and servicing is carried out on all wheeled equipment in the department.

- Monitors and maintains inventory of supplies and equipment for the designated areas, in accordance with predetermined supply levels.





- Completes requisitions and purchase orders for routine supplies and equipment, arranges for appropriate approvals, forwards requisitions to stores, receives incoming supplies and equipment and places stock in designated areas.

- Notifies appropriate staff of malfunctioning equipment, prepares repair requisitions and sends out equipment for repairs according to established procedures; maintains records of repairs and loaners.

- Transports patients to and from all areas of the hospital utilizing mechanical aids such as stretchers and wheelchairs.

- Performs other related duties as assigned.

Qualifications

Education and Experience

Grade 12 and four (4) years' recent, related experience including one (1) year experience in a supervisory capacity, or an equivalent combination of education, training and experience.

Skills and Abilities

- Ability to communicate effectively both verbally and in writing.

- Ability to deal effectively with others.

- Ability to supervise.

- Ability to organize work.

- Physical ability to perform the duties of the position.

- Ability to operate related equipment.

📌 Dispatcher (Burnaby)
🏢 Fraser Health
📍 Burnaby