Kinesiologist

Description

Location: Toronto – Bloor St West & Islington
Status: Full time
Schedule: Days - Monday to Friday 8am-4pm

TELUS Health is Canada’s leading nationwide provider of corporate health services, delivering integrated health management programs to organizations. Our highly skilled professionals provide a full range of clinical and remote medical services across Canada at our 26 locations. Among many others, we provide executive medicals, travel consults, immunizations, medical surveillance programs, pre-employment health screenings, and wellness services.

The Registered Kinesiologist is responsible for performing a variety of occupational testing for TELUS clients.

MAJOR RESPONSIBILITIES FOR THE KINESIOLOGIST

• Perform functional testing for occupational health (i.e. grip strength, musculoskeletal screens, step tests, sit and reach, back fitness, etc.)
• Provide feedback and fitness related information to and answer clients’ questions
• Conduct clinic testing including vision/colour vision, audiometry, spirometry, resting ECGs, blood draw, urinalysis testing
• Explain procedures to patients and answer test-related questions
• Responsible to conduct weekly medical supply inventory checks and order supplies as needed
• Keep equipment and testing areas clean and in good working order. Ensure examination rooms are adequately stocked with medical supplies
• Drug and alcohol testing in compliance with the Department of Transportation regulations- training provided
• Other duties as assigned

Qualifications

• Completed Bachelor’s degree in Human Kinetics or Kinesiology and registration with College of Kinesiologists of Ontario
• At least 6 months - 1 year of relevant work experience
• CSEP or ACSM certifications will be considered an asset
• Knowledge of BRUCE protocol is highly preferred
• Personal Training certification, an asset
• Phlebotomy/venipuncture certification (an asset)
• Current CPR Level C is mandatory
• Effective interpersonal and communication skills are essential
• Personal qualities must include high level of maturity, professionalism, respect for confidentiality and commitment to the superior level of customer satisfaction
• Adequate level of technical proficiency and computer literacy is required

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