Medical Rep (EMT or Paramedic)
Jobsought · West Columbia, SC · 6 days ago
Healthcare$26–$30/hrTemporary
Responsibilities
- Provide first aid support and refer Associates to outside medical providers when necessary.
- Assess and provide appropriate care for occupational and non-occupational injuries and illnesses.
- Promote injury prevention through awareness, education, and proactive engagement.
- Maintain accurate records of care provided to Associates.
- Coordinate and maintain workers' compensation and return-to-work programs for work-related injuries.
- Participate in weekly Associate safety committee meetings.
- Participate in weekly case management review meetings as needed.
- Greet and engage with new hires and Associates on a daily basis.
- Engage with Associates and leadership on the operations floor to provide coaching regarding observed at-risk work habits.
- Maintain daily activity logs and end-of-shift reports.
- Maintain a clean working environment and ensure appropriate medical supply inventory is available.
- Participate in training and certification activities for First Aid, CPR, and AED programs.
- Maintain all required First Aid, CPR, and AED credentials.
- Assist with random saliva drug testing protocols.
- Maintain effective care delivery during emergencies and assist with emergency response activities at the site.
- Support WHS and safety operations as needed.
- Work flexible shifts, including days, nights, holidays, and weekends.
Requirements
- High School diploma or equivalent.
- Current, valid Basic Life Support (BLS) certification from an approved Emergency Cardiac Care (ECC) provider.
- Must possess one of the following:
- Current, valid Emergency Medical Technician (EMT) certification from the Department of Health or National Registry of Emergency Medical Technicians (NREMT); OR
- Current, valid Paramedic certification from the Department of Health or NREMT.
- Candidates who do not currently have an Adult First Aid, CPR, and AED certification from the American Heart Association (AHA) or American Red Cross must obtain the required certification within 3 weeks of their start date.
- Lift up to 49 pounds.
- Frequently push, pull, squat, bend, and reach.
- Stand and walk for up to 12 hours during a shift.
- Work in environments where noise levels may vary.
- Work in environments subject to variable temperatures and weather conditions, including outside loading areas.
- Continuously climb and descend stairs at sites where stairs are present.
- Certified to teach First Aid, CPR, and AED training through the American Heart Association or American Red Cross.
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office.
- Experience working with an industrial or workplace wellness program.
- Experience managing musculoskeletal disorders, ergonomics, and body mechanics coaching.
- Demonstrated experience with OSHA regulations and Workers' Compensation.
- Proficiency with digital medical record keeping.
- Military medical experience, including within the last year: Combat Medic – U.S. Army, Field Medic – U.S. Army, Healthcare Specialist – U.S. Army, Hospital Corpsman – U.S. Navy, Aerospace Medical Service Technician – U.S. Air Force.
Benefits
Pay range: $26.00/hr – $30.00/hr.