Emergency Medical Technician
About The Position
The Onsite EMT provides medical support at customer sites of all sizes to help ensure the health and safety of workers. The EMT works closely with the medical support team and the client’s safety department to maintain compliance with OSHA standards. The role delivers first aid and Basic Life Support, responds to incidents and signs of illness, assesses patient conditions and emergency situations, and determines appropriate treatment or whether additional assistance is needed. The EMT documents patient care and tracks on-site injury and illness data using proprietary software. The position also includes supporting site safety programs, conducting pre-employment drug screenings and fire extinguisher inspections, coordinating with local EMS agencies on site-specific emergency response plans as applicable, and maintaining medical stations, communications, and equipment. The EMT is expected to provide professional, empathetic, attentive customer service; follow medical protocols and company procedures; maintain a clean and organized workspace; inspect and restock equipment; and observe confidentiality, hygiene, infection-control, and safety practices. Physical demands include heavy lifting and carrying, pushing and pulling, frequent walking and prolonged standing, and the ability to operate equipment and perform tasks involving reaching, kneeling, or crouching.
Requirements
- Current EMT-Basic or EMT-Intermediate certification.
- Current American Heart Association BLS certification.
- High school diploma, GED, or suitable equivalent.
- Current driver’s license and reliable transportation.
- Ability to work well in a team environment.
- Ability to lift and carry objects weighing 100 pounds or more and push or pull objects weighing 50 pounds or more.
- Ability to walk frequently and stand for extended periods.
- Manual dexterity to operate equipment, ability to reach overhead, above the shoulders, and horizontally, and ability to kneel or crouch as needed.
Nice To Haves
- Knowledge of OSHA standards and regulations.
- Prior experience in industrial medical services, occupational health, or emergency medical services.
Responsibilities
- Provide professional, empathetic, attentive customer service to patients during medical emergencies.
- Maintain a professional and courteous demeanor when interacting with patients, colleagues, and other stakeholders.
- Follow protocols and procedures, maintain an organized workspace, inspect and restock equipment, and adhere to confidentiality, infection-control, hygiene, and safety practices.
- Respond promptly to incidents or signs of illness, assess patients, and determine appropriate treatment or the need for additional assistance.
- Provide all levels of first aid and administer Basic Life Support and/or First Aid.
- Track on-site injury and illness data using proprietary software and maintain compliance with OSHA standards.
- Participate in site safety meetings and programs.
- Conduct pre-employment drug screenings and fire extinguisher inspections.
- Coordinate with local EMS agencies to develop site-specific emergency response plans, as applicable.
- Mitigate incidents, including helping to control crowds and protect valuables, and perform other related duties.
- Maintain stations, communication equipment, and medical equipment.
- Complete patient care reports and other documentation.
- Comply with applicable policies, procedures, standard operating procedures, and medical protocols.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Education Level
High school or GED
