Cedar Rapids, IA On-Site EMT/Paramedic

The Amphibious Group•Cedar Rapids, IA

8d•Onsite

About The Position

Amphibious Medics is an on-site first response, health, and safety firm serving construction projects and media productions. The On-Site EMT/Paramedic serves as a construction site medical representative, working with site Health and Safety management teams to support a safe work environment. The role provides first aid to injured workers, helps identify potential safety hazards, participates in a site Health & Wellness program, and supports the workers' compensation process. The position is based on-site in Cedar Rapids, Iowa. Duties include providing triage and emergency care, maintaining medical records and supplies, following up with workers and outside medical providers, and engaging with workers and managers through site walks, health fairs, and safety meetings.

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 moving an injured or incapacitated individual 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 (American Heart Association) or Professional Rescuer level (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.
An 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 swiftly and appropriately, including providing first aid, CPR, and other emergency medical care within the scope of the position.
Maintain the site's medical records and medical records database.
Maintain on-site inventory supplies, restock them, 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 team and management team.
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.