Atlanta, GA On\-Site EMT\/Paramedic

The Amphibious Group•Atlanta, GA

2d•Onsite

About The Position

Amphibious Medics is seeking an On-Site EMT/Paramedic to serve as the medical representative at a construction site in Atlanta, Georgia. The role works closely with construction-site health and safety management to help provide a safe work environment. It includes providing first aid to injured workers, identifying potential hazards in work tasks, supporting site health and wellness programs, and participating in the workers’ compensation process. The position provides triage, first aid, and referrals to outside medical providers when indicated. The EMT/Paramedic responds to emergencies, maintains site medical records and supplies, follows up on workers’ injuries, communicates with medical providers, and supports safety and health awareness activities. The role requires walking and standing for extended periods, navigating an active job site and stairs, carrying medical equipment weighing up to 35 pounds, and responding physically to medical emergencies.

Requirements

One year of full-time experience in 911 emergency medical response.
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.
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 individual 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.
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 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 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.