Electra, TX On-Site EMT/Paramedic

Amphibious Medics•Electra, TX

3d•Onsite

About The Position

Amphibious Medics is seeking an On-Site EMT/Paramedic to serve as a construction site medical representative. The role works closely with site Health and Safety management teams to help provide a safe work environment for construction workers. The position provides first aid to injured workers, assesses tasks for potential safety hazards, participates in site health and wellness activities, and supports the workers’ compensation process. The EMT/Paramedic provides triage and first aid, responds to emergencies within the scope of the position, maintains site medical records and supplies, and communicates with outside medical providers about workers’ injuries and recovery. The role also involves frequent site walks and participation in health fairs and medical and safety awareness meetings. The position is on-site in Electra, Texas.

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, including providing CPR and assisting with or supporting the movement of 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 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.
An active OSHA 10 or OSHA 30 card.

Responsibilities

Provide triage, first aid, and referrals to outside medical providers when indicated.
Respond calmly and quickly to emergencies, assess situations, make sound decisions, and provide first aid, CPR, and other emergency medical care within the scope of the position.
Maintain medical records and the site 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 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 help provide a safe work environment, including analyzing tasks for potential safety hazards and participating in site health and wellness programs and the workers’ compensation process.