What are the responsibilities and job description for the Emergency Medical Technician position at Amergis?
Position Description:
Administers First Aid to injured or ill employees, proactively analyze tasks for potential safety issues,
participate in the worker’s compensation process, and implement a site wellness program.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities:
- Provide triage, first aid and/ or referral to outside medical provider, if needed.
- Maintain all records of care given to employees.
- Maintain first-aid kits, inventory supplies, restock and clean equipment used in the care of employees.
- Contact outside medical providers as needed to schedule appointments, and if needed restriction clarification, or arrange further treatment.
- Train employee volunteers in First Aid, CPR, AED, Blood Borne Pathogen training.
- Provide daily end of shift reports to the Safety and Leadership team.
- Participate in weekly Site Case Management Review meetings with HR, Risk Management and Safety.
- Provide analysis of all incidents on a monthly basis coupled and make recommendations for risk reductions on work place injuries.
- Participate in incident investigations as needed.
- Develop a return to work Physical Demands Assessments for each task.
- Participates in facilitation of random drug testing.
- Learn every job function in facility to fully understand the ergonomic risk factors.
- Frequent floor time is required to better under the needs of operations.
Minimum Requirements:
- 1 years of experience as a full time EMT or Paramedic responding to emergency calls.
- Must have current and valid EMT or Paramedic Certification from the Department of Health for the state you are practicing in
- Current BLS card. ACLS/PALS per contract requirement.
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office.
- Current PPD or Chest X-Ray.
- High School Diploma or GED equivalent required.
- Full command, verbal and written, of English Language.
- Must meet all of Amergis’ pre-employment screening requirements.
Benefits
At Amergis, we firmly believe that our employees are the heartbeat of our organization and we are happy to offer the following benefits:
- Competitive pay & weekly paychecks
- Health, dental, vision, and life insurance
- 401(k) savings plan
- Awards and recognition programs
*Benefit eligibility is dependent on employment status.
About Amergis
Amergis, formerly known as Maxim Healthcare Staffing, has served our clients and communities by connecting people to the work that matters since 1988. We provide meaningful opportunities to our extensive network of healthcare and school-based professionals, ready to work in any hospital, government facility, or school. Through partnership and innovation, Amergis creates unmatched staffing experiences to deliver the best workforce solutions.
Amergis is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, race, color, religion, national origin, disability, protected Veteran status, age, or any other characteristic protected by law.
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