Atlanta, GA On-Site EMT/Paramedic
About The Position
Amphibious Medics is hiring an On-Site EMT/Paramedic to serve as a construction site medical representative. The role works closely with construction site Health and Safety management teams to support a safe work environment. Duties include providing first aid to injured workers, identifying potential safety hazards, supporting site health and wellness programs, and participating in the workers’ compensation process. The position is based on-site in Atlanta, Georgia. The EMT/Paramedic provides triage and emergency care, maintains site medical records and supplies, communicates with outside medical providers, and supports health and safety awareness activities. The company describes a friendly and fulfilling work environment and notes its 20-year history of providing health and safety services across multiple industries.
Requirements
- One year of full-time experience in 911 emergency medical response.
- 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 capability to respond to medical emergencies, provide CPR, and assist with or support movement of an injured or incapacitated individual when necessary.
- 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.
- Assess emergencies, make sound decisions, and provide 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 and clean treatment equipment.
- 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 medical and safety awareness meetings with construction workers.
- Analyze work tasks for potential safety hazards and participate in site health and wellness programs and the workers’ compensation process.
Benefits
- Friendly and fulfilling work environment.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Education Level
High school or GED
