Emergency Medical Technician

We are seeking an experienced and dynamic Onsite Medical Representative.

In this position, you will work closely with the Workplace Health & Safety site manager, Workplace Health & Safety specialist, and occasionally the Injury Prevention Specialist.

This includes attending weekly associate safety committee meetings, greeting all new hires for the site or through daily one-on-one interaction.

Additionally, the Medical Representative will participate in weekly case management review meetings as necessary.

As a Medical Representative, you will independently assess and administer first aid as well as offer guidance to employees on both occupational and non-occupational injuries or illnesses.

You should be passionate about learning and advocating health and wellness principles to consistently support employees on a daily basis.

You will refer care to outside medical providers as needed, and learn about Occupational Safety and Health Administration regulations, risk, and analysis.

The Medical Representative will function as a part of the larger team onsite, assisting with all first aid needs and support safety operations as needed.

Responsibilities include but are not limited to:

• Provide first aid support and make referrals to outside medical providers as necessary.
• Minimize employee risk of injury through awareness, education, and proactive engagement.
• Maintain all records of care provided to employees.
• Coordinate and maintain the workers’ compensation and return to work programs for employees with work-related injuries.
• Provide daily activity logs and end of shift reports.
• Engage with employees and leadership on operations floor to provide coaching regarding observed at-risk work habits.
• Maintain a clean working environment and ensure appropriate medical supply inventory is maintained.
• Participate in training and certification to facilitate first aid, cardiopulmonary resuscitation, and automated external defibrillator certification classes.
• Maintain all first aid, cardiopulmonary resuscitation, and automated external defibrillator credentials.
• Work flexible shifts which could include days, nights, holidays, and/or weekends.
• Assist with random saliva drug testing protocols.
• Maintain effective care delivery in emergencies and assist emergency response at the site.

Additional Job Elements include:

• Lift up to 49 pounds and frequently push, pull, squat, bend, and reach.
• Stand/walk for up to 12 hours during shifts.
• Work in an environment where the noise level varies.
• Work in an environment that is subject to variable temperatures and weather (delivery stations include outside loading departments).
• Continuously climb and descend stairs (applies to sites with stairs).

For those that do not have an adult First Aid, cardiopulmonary resuscitation, and automated external defibrillator certification from the American Heart Association or American Red Cross, certification must be obtained within 3 weeks of the start date.

Basic Qualifications:

• High School or equivalent diploma.
• Current valid Basic Life Support certification by an approved emergency cardiac care provider.

Must have one of the following:

• Current valid Emergency Medical Technician or Paramedic Certification from the Department of Health or the National Registry of Emergency Medical Technicians.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Certified to teach first aid, cardiopulmonary resuscitation, and automated external defibrillator training from the American Heart Association or American Red Cross.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office.
• Experience with an industrial wellness program.
• Experience managing musculoskeletal disorders, ergonomics, and coaching on body mechanics.
• Demonstrated work experience with Occupational Safety and Health Administration regulations and Workers Compensation.
• Proficient in digital record keeping.