Emergency Medical Technician

Butterball Careers•Raeford, NC

About The Position

The Emergency Medical Technician provides medical care to associates, conducts screenings, promotes wellness, and performs safety and health functions. The role helps promote and maintain team member health and maintains a weekly presence on the production floor. The position works in both climate-controlled office environments and manufacturing plant environments with varying conditions, including cold, wet, and warm areas and exposure to chemicals and other site conditions. Personal protective equipment is required in the manufacturing environment, and hearing protection may be required when noise levels exceed 85 dBA. Occasional travel may be required. Butterball describes its workplace as a culture where team members are valued and encouraged to grow professionally and contribute to the company’s success. The position is considered safety sensitive under Butterball’s Drug/Alcohol Screening & Testing Policy.

Requirements

High school diploma, GED, or equivalent.
EMT certification.
Knowledge of medical terminology.
Working knowledge of medical equipment.
Organization, time-management, and multitasking skills.
Attention to detail and ability to maintain accuracy in data.
Strong communication and customer service skills.
Clerical and computer skills, including familiarity with Microsoft Suites, SAP, and AS400.
Ability to evaluate and interpret reports and basic data.
Ability to perform the physical duties described, including standing, sitting, talking, hearing, reaching, stooping, kneeling, operating a computer and telephone, and occasionally lifting up to 50 pounds.
Ability to work in manufacturing conditions and wear required personal protective equipment; hearing protection may be required.

Nice To Haves

Prior EMT experience.

Responsibilities

Promote and schedule wellness activities, including participation in Health Fairs and Shift Safety meetings.
Support Safety & Health goals.
Treat team member injuries and incidents in accordance with occupational health directives and scope of practice.
Monitor work-related injuries and ensure team members are seen at least once per week or as directed.
Contact company physicians as necessary, including for restriction clarification and after-hours emergencies.
Assist with trend analysis to identify opportunities to improve safety.
Schedule CPR/first aid training and HazMat physicals.
Conduct drug and alcohol tests, audiometric tests, and other wellness tests.
Administer the return-to-work program and Management Accountability program.
Ensure medical supplies are available and in working order; regularly check and maintain medical equipment.
May maintain safety data sheet books.
Complete medical documentation and data entry, including patient care reports.
Assist with new hire orientation and conduct daily new-hire checks.
Serve as a Voluntary Protection Program team member.