EMT - 2nd Shift

The EMT responds to emergencies and treats employees that have been injured or are ill due to work-related incidents in designated facility. Supports the Health & Safety (H&S) Department to effectively identify, treat, investigate, and prevent occupational injuries and illnesses. Provides first responder training (AED, CPR, First Aid, etc.) per protocol. Manages daily support activities within a location.

Position Responsibilities may include:

• Provide emergency medical care to injured or ill persons
• Function within the scope of medical care as defined protocol and state, regional, and local regulatory agencies
• Follow medical protocols and Company procedures
• Prepare documentation and reports accurately and timely and maintain records (Injury treatment documentation, Employee Files, Incident Investigation Files, etc.)
• Train first responders as needed and provide support and guidance to first responders
• Coordinate and run audiometric testing requirements
• Ensure regulatory compliance
• Assist with H&S compliance audits
• Assist with incident investigations and required documentation
• Assist with post-incident case management
• May perform post-accident or reasonable cause drug and alcohol testing as needed
• Assists the Worker’s Compensation Administrator as required
• Maintain confidential information
• Continue to expand knowledge base of basic medical/legal principles
• Ensure personal well-being
• Perform additional projects/duties to support ongoing business needs

Nature & Scope:

• Liaison to the Medical Director
• Works under general supervision

Knowledge & Skills:

• Strong knowledge of fundamental medical treatment concepts, practices and procedures as well as compliance requirements
• Positive, professional attitude, handling difficult customers with ability to diffuse negative situations
• Working knowledge of MS Office: Outlook, Word, Excel and database applications
• Proficient documentation skills
• High level of attention to detail and accuracy
• Effective organizational and time management skills
• Effective verbal and written communication skills and effective listening skills
• Strong teamwork and interpersonal skills with ability to establish positive working relationships with internal and external customers
• Ability to effectively train/educate others

• Professionalism: patience, poise and tact
• Ability to apply good judgement and strong work ethics and integrity on the job
• Ability to work flexible hours as needed
• Ability to apply good judgment, strong work ethics, and integrity on the job

Experience:

• 2–5 years of experience as an EMT

Education/Certification:

• High school diploma or GED required
• State EMT Certification required

People Management: No

Physical Requirements / Work Environment:

• The employee frequently is required to stand; walk; use hands to finger, handle or feel; and reach with hands and arms. The employee must frequently lift and/or move up to 25 pounds and occasionally lift and/or move up to 40 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception and ability to adjust focus. This job description is not intended to be all-inclusive. Employee may perform other related duties as necessary to meet the ongoing needs of the company.

Reports To:

• EHS Supervisor or Manager

Qualified Applicants must be legally authorized for employment in the United States. Qualified applicants will not require employer-sponsored work authorization now or in the future for employment in the United States.

The Company provides equal employment opportunity to all employees and applicants regardless of a person’s race, color, religion (including religious dress or grooming practices), creed, national origin (including language use restrictions), citizenship, uniform service member or veteran status, ancestry, disability, physical or mental disability (including HIV/AIDS), medical condition (including cancer and genetic characteristics), genetic information, request for protected leave, marital status, sex, pregnancy, age (over 40), sexual orientation, gender, gender identity or expression, political affiliation, or any other characteristic protected by law. The Company will comply with all federal and state regulations and statutes pertaining to individuals with disabilities.

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