8221 EMT-Paramedic or LPN (Night Shift)

Mt Olive Pickle Company•Mt Olive, NC

1d•Onsite

About The Position

Independently assess and administer first aid as well as offer referrals on both occupational and non-occupational injuries or illnesses. Advocates health and wellness principles to support team members on a daily basis. Refers care to outside medical providers as needed, and learn about OSHA regulations, risk, and analysis. Function as a part of the larger team onsite, assisting with all first aid needs wellness initiatives and support safety operations as needed. Provide first aid support and make referrals to outside medical providers as necessary. Maintain effective care delivery in emergencies and assist emergency response at the site. Assist with new hire, random and for cause saliva drug testing protocols. Minimize the associates’ risk of injury through awareness, education, and proactive engagement. Maintain all records of care provided to associates. Coordinate and maintain the workers’ compensation and return to work programs for associates with work-related injuries. Provide daily activity logs and end of shift reports. Engage with associates 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, CPR and AED certifications classes. Work with onsite nurses, HR and Safety to help with health, wellness and safety program events. Maintain all first aid, CPR, AED credentials. Work flexible shifts which could include days, nights, and/or weekends. Maintain effective care delivery in emergencies and assist emergency response at the site. Serves on the Safety Committee and suggests topics for safety training, reporting any violation of safety rules and unsafe acts Assists nurse(s) with required trainings for First Responders, including but not limited to CPR, Blood Borne Pathogens, and First Aid Completes continuing education and in-service programs to meet regulatory and job requirements as applicable. Applies knowledge of principles of universal precautions. Routinely uses personal protective equipment and infection control barriers or devices to avoid risk of exposure to self and others. Performs other work as directed by VP of HR.

Requirements

High School or equivalent diploma
Current valid Basic Life Support (BLS) certification by an approved emergency cardiac care (ECC) provider
Valid North Carolina Driver’s License
Must have a strong understanding of emergency medical procedures and protocols and be able to work well under pressure, take direction well, be proficient at working independently, and have the ability to manage situations that require quick action
Current valid North Carolina EMT certification OR Paramedic Certification from NCDHHS OR the National Registry of Emergency Medical Technicians (NREMT); OR if an LPN, must be a graduate of an approved school for practical or vocational nursing and must be currently licensed by the NC State Board of Nursing OR, In the last year, six months job experience in the Military as a Combat Medic (U.S. Army), Field Medic (U.S. Army), Healthcare Specialist (U.S. Army), Hospital Corpsman (U.S. Navy), or Aerospace Medical Service Technician (U.S. Air Force)
Proficient in Microsoft Office

Nice To Haves

Certified to teach first aid, CPR, and AED training from American Heart Association or American Red Cross
Experience with an industrial wellness program
Experience managing musculoskeletal disorders, ergonomics, and coaching on body mechanics
Demonstrated work experience with OSHA regulations and Workers Compensation
Proficient in digital recordkeeping

Responsibilities

Provide first aid support and make referrals to outside medical providers as necessary.
Maintain effective care delivery in emergencies and assist emergency response at the site.
Assist with new hire, random and for cause saliva drug testing protocols.
Minimize the associates’ risk of injury through awareness, education, and proactive engagement.
Maintain all records of care provided to associates.
Coordinate and maintain the workers’ compensation and return to work programs for associates with work-related injuries.
Provide daily activity logs and end of shift reports.
Engage with associates 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, CPR and AED certifications classes.
Work with onsite nurses, HR and Safety to help with health, wellness and safety program events.
Maintain all first aid, CPR, AED credentials.
Work flexible shifts which could include days, nights, and/or weekends.
Maintain effective care delivery in emergencies and assist emergency response at the site.
Serves on the Safety Committee and suggests topics for safety training, reporting any violation of safety rules and unsafe acts
Assists nurse(s) with required trainings for First Responders, including but not limited to CPR, Blood Borne Pathogens, and First Aid
Completes continuing education and in-service programs to meet regulatory and job requirements as applicable.
Applies knowledge of principles of universal precautions.
Routinely uses personal protective equipment and infection control barriers or devices to avoid risk of exposure to self and others.
Performs other work as directed by VP of HR.