Hobart, IN On-Site EMT/Paramedic
About The Position
Amphibious Medics is seeking an On-Site EMT/Paramedic to serve as a construction site medical representative in Hobart, Indiana. The role works closely with construction site Health and Safety management teams to help provide a safe work environment. It includes providing first aid to injured workers, assessing tasks for potential safety hazards, supporting site health and wellness initiatives, and participating in the workers’ compensation process. The EMT/Paramedic responds to emergencies and provides triage, first aid, CPR, and other emergency medical care within the scope of the position. The role also involves maintaining site medical records and supplies, coordinating follow-up with outside medical providers, completing daily activity logs, conducting site walks, and participating in health fairs and safety awareness meetings. Amphibious Medics describes its work environment as friendly and fulfilling, with employees contributing to health and safety services across multiple industries. It is an equal opportunity, smoke-free, and drug-free workplace. Employment offers are contingent on acceptable pre-employment drug tests and background investigations.
Requirements
- One year of full-time experience in 911 emergency medical response.
- Ability to walk and stand for extended periods and navigate an active job site, including stairs.
- Ability to carry required medical equipment weighing up to 35 pounds.
- Physical capability to respond to medical emergencies, provide CPR, and assist with or support movement of an injured or incapacitated person when necessary.
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office.
- Valid National Registry or State EMT-B Certification.
- Valid CPR certification at the Basic Life Support for Healthcare Provider level from the American Heart Association, or Professional Rescuer level from the American Red Cross.
- High school diploma or equivalent.
Nice To Haves
- Experience working with OSHA regulations, specifically 29 CFR 1910.
- Experience working on large-scale construction sites.
- Experience with the workers’ compensation claim process.
- Instructor certification for First Aid, CPR, and AED training.
- Active OSHA 10 or OSHA 30 card.
Responsibilities
- Provide triage, first aid, and referrals to outside medical providers when indicated.
- Assess emergency situations, make sound decisions, and respond promptly with appropriate care, including CPR and other emergency medical care within the scope of the position.
- Maintain medical records and the site's medical records database.
- Maintain on-site inventory, restock supplies, and clean equipment used to treat employees.
- Communicate with outside medical providers about workers’ injury and healing progress, and provide direct follow-up care to workers.
- Provide daily activity logs to the safety and management teams.
- Conduct frequent site walks to interact with workers and managers.
- Help coordinate annual, semi-annual, or quarterly on-site health fairs.
- Participate in medical and safety awareness meetings with construction workers.
- Analyze tasks for potential safety hazards and participate in implementing the site's Health & Wellness program and workers’ compensation process.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
High school or GED
