Occupational Health Technician - 1st Shift

Cummins•North Charleston, SC

3d•Onsite

About The Position

We are looking for a talented Occupational Health Technician – Level IV to join our team specializing in Health and Safety for our Cummins Inc. facility in North Charleston, SC. In this role, you will make an impact in the following ways: Provide Critical Care: Deliver injury assessment and care to site personnel, ensuring their well-being and safety. Manage Health Programs: Oversee occupational health programs, ensuring compliance with corporate policies and local regulations. Support Emergency Systems: Actively participate in planning and maintaining emergency first aid systems, enhancing site readiness. Ensure Compliance: Identify and address gaps in compliance with health and wellness policies, procedures, and regulatory requirements. Maintain Confidentiality: Uphold confidentiality and proper recordkeeping standards, protecting sensitive health information. Drive Health Initiatives: Implement corporate health and wellness initiatives, fostering a healthier workplace environment. Conduct Health Surveillance: Support health surveillance initiatives and ergonomic and industrial hygiene analysis to reduce risks. Promote Teamwork: Communicate effectively with team members and support teams, contributing to a collaborative and safe work environment.

Requirements

High school diploma or certificate of completion of secondary education or equivalent experience to the extent such experience meets applicable regulations.
A two-year University degree from an accredited program in Nursing or related field of study required.
CPR and First Aid training required.
Significant work experience and in-depth knowledge obtained through specialized training and experience in occupational health or related field.

Nice To Haves

Certified Occupational Hearing Conservationist
Licensed EMT
Train the trainer for CPR/First Aid
Patient Care Experience >1 year

Responsibilities

Deliver injury assessment and care to site personnel, ensuring their well-being and safety.
Oversee occupational health programs, ensuring compliance with corporate policies and local regulations.
Actively participate in planning and maintaining emergency first aid systems, enhancing site readiness.
Identify and address gaps in compliance with health and wellness policies, procedures, and regulatory requirements.
Uphold confidentiality and proper recordkeeping standards, protecting sensitive health information.
Implement corporate health and wellness initiatives, fostering a healthier workplace environment.
Support health surveillance initiatives and ergonomic and industrial hygiene analysis to reduce risks.
Communicate effectively with team members and support teams, contributing to a collaborative and safe work environment.
Understand and implement the most effective and efficient processes, with a continuous improvement mindset.
Perform quality, evidence-based investigations of HSE incidents, ensuring accurate root cause analysis and effective corrective actions.
Coordinate and participate in emergency action plans, applying best practices and regulations to mitigate risks and ensure compliance.
Collaborate with health experts and employees to create and deliver programs that enhance safety, health, and wellbeing.
Communicate and document incidents according to guidelines and regulations, manage cases effectively, and support affected employees’ recovery.
Under direct supervision of a medical provider (physician), runs on-site clinic to provide injury assessment and care to site personnel.
Actively support planning and maintenance of emergency first aid system (AED, first aid supplies).
Manage and implement hearing conservation programs to include annual testing and reports.
Develop, train, and maintain emergency response team.