Paramedic
Health & Safety Council•Pasadena, TX
•Onsite
About The Position
The Paramedic will assess injuries, administer emergency medical care, and administer occupational health testing services in an ambulatory clinic setting. The company supports the petrochemical and manufacturing industry domestically and internationally and is positioned along the Gulf Coast providing training, occupational medicine, and innovative solutions to industry.
Requirements
- Must be available to travel with short notice and be able to stay at on-site projects for extended periods
- General organizational skills
- Knowledge of general principles of medicine as can be derived from a paramedic training program
- Certification and state license required
- High school diploma or general education degree (GED)
- Each course or topic may require specific minimum qualifications, as determined by HASC and applicable regulations
- Entry-level proficiency in Windows Microsoft Word, Excel, and PowerPoint
Nice To Haves
- Customer service skills are required
- Strong written and oral communication skills
- Must enjoy working with the public and have a strong initiative to work independently
- Must be able to adapt to work in varied environments and learn detailed procedures
- Proven ability to work under pressure and make effective decisions
- Cross-train and assist other departments as necessary
- Experience in an occupational or industrial job site is a plus
Responsibilities
- Provide medical services at various sites around the US as needed
- Observes, records, and reports to the physician the patient’s condition or injury, the treatment provided, and reactions to drugs or treatment
- Performs first-aid and emergency diagnostic and treatment procedures
- Operates equipment such as electrocardiograms (EKGs), external defibrillators, or bag valve mask resuscitators in advanced life support environments
- Administers drugs either orally or by injection or performs intravenous procedures under a physician’s direction.
- Activate and facilitate a telemedicine system
- Respond to after-hour calls as needed
- Maintain a working knowledge of all testing equipment which includes but is not limited to respirator fit machines, pulmonary function machines, audiometry machines, and breath alcohol machines
- Perform occupational health testing services such as respirator mask fit testing, pulmonary function testing, audiogram testing, and substance abuse testing
- Administer respirator fit tests in full compliance with CFR 1910.134 Respiratory Protection Standard
- Administer all drug and alcohol collections in full compliance with 49 CFR Part 40 standards
- Maintain and develop customer relationships by responding to customers' questions, concerns, and requests with speed and professionalism
- Thoroughly disinfect and inspect each respirator upon completion of each test
- Ensure all customer data and paperwork is kept confidential at all times
- Keep up to date with relevant safety topics, software, lecture, and online training technology
- Attend and successfully pass a week-long certifying course in NIOSH and CAOCH – Paid for by company
- Attend and successfully pass all required drug and alcohol testing courses – Paid for by company
Benefits
- Paid for by company
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
High school or GED
