Cedar Rapids, IA On-Site Paramedic

Amphibious Medics•Cedar Rapids, IA

23h•Onsite

About The Position

Amphibious Medics is seeking an On-Site EMT-Paramedic to serve as the construction site medical representative in Cedar Rapids, Iowa. The role works closely with construction site Health and Safety management teams to help provide a safe work environment for construction workers. Duties include treating injured workers, identifying potential safety hazards, supporting site health and wellness activities, and participating in the workers’ compensation process. The position provides triage, first aid, referrals, and emergency medical care within the scope of the role. It also includes maintaining site medical records and supplies, communicating with outside medical providers about workers’ injuries and recovery, documenting daily activities, and engaging with workers and managers through site walks and safety meetings. The paramedic may also help coordinate on-site health fairs. Amphibious Medics describes itself as an on-site first response, health, and safety firm serving construction projects and media productions, as well as industries including oil and gas, food service, and data centers. The company states that it provides a friendly and fulfilling work environment. It is an equal opportunity, smoke-free, and drug-free employer; offers are contingent on acceptable pre-employment drug tests and background investigations.

Requirements

One year of full-time experience in 911 emergency medical response.
Valid National Registry or state EMT or Paramedic certification.
Valid CPR certification at the Basic Life Support for Healthcare Provider level through the American Heart Association, or Professional Rescuer level through the American Red Cross.
High school diploma or equivalent.
Proficiency in Microsoft Office.
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 ability to respond to medical emergencies, provide CPR, and assist with or support movement of an injured or incapacitated person when necessary.

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 and first aid, and refer workers to outside medical providers when indicated.
Assess emergency situations, make sound decisions, and respond promptly with first aid, CPR, and other emergency medical care within the scope of the position.
Maintain site medical records and the medical records database.
Maintain and restock on-site inventory supplies, and clean equipment used to treat employees.
Communicate with outside medical providers about workers’ injury and healing progression 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 frequent medical and safety awareness meetings with construction workers.
Work with construction site Health and Safety management teams to support a safe work environment, identify potential safety hazards, and participate in site health and wellness and workers’ compensation processes.