First Aid/Medical Rep. (EMTs/Combat Medics/Fire)

Description :

The Onsite Medical Representative (OMR) will serve as the site’s designated first aid provider in the warehouse, coordinating and implementing the Safety Program.

The OMR will provide first aid care to injured employees, actively analyze tasks for potential safety issues, participate in the Workers’ Compensation process, and recommend appropriate risk mitigation measures to management.

The OMR will function as a part of the larger onsite safety team, helping to provide assistance with all health and safety needs.

This includes attending weekly associate safety committee meetings, greeting all new hires for the site, either within a group setting at New Hire Orientation or through one-on-one interaction.

The OMR will also participate, as needed, in incident investigations and weekly case management review meetings.

Responsibilities :

• Provide triage, first-aid, and / or referral to outside medical providers, if indicated.
• Maintain all records of care provided to associates.
• Maintain first-aid kits, inventory supplies, restock and clean equipment used to provide first aid care.
• Provide accommodation recommendations related to job placement for all employees on restrictions given by a medical provider.
• Provide daily activity logs to the safety team and leadership team. Provide analysis of all onsite incidents on a monthly basis including recommendations on how to reduce the risk and severity of injuries within the warehouse.
• Frequent floor time to interact with both associates and managers, providing coaching on observed at-risk work habits.

Attend and speak at daily start-up meetings.

Understand and learn each department and job function within the warehouse to fully understand the body mechanics involved in every task.

Be actively involved with improvements to the standard work process.

• Initiate and maintain Workers’ Compensation cases when applicable.
• Update the communication board with health and safety tips for the building.

Essential Skills, Knowledge and Experience :

• Ability to communicate health and safety needs to all levels of the organization.
• Ability to maintain composure in emergency situations.

Qualifications :

• Valid State EMT-Basic Certification from the Department of Health from the state you are working in AND / OR valid National Registry of Emergency Medical Technicians (NREMT) certification
• 1 year+ experience providing emergency services in a pre-hospital setting
• Valid CPR certification at the Basic Life Support for Healthcare Provider level (American Heart Association) or Professional Rescuer (American Red Cross)
• High School Diploma or equivalent required
• Must be able to work flexible shifts which could include days, nights, and / or weekends
• Ability to maintain all medical credentials
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office
• Certified to teach First-Aid, CPR and AED
• Experience leading and managing a team
• Experience with OSHA regulations, specifically 29 CFR 1910
• Experience with Workers’ Compensation

About Aston Carter :

Aston Carter provides world-class corporate talent solutions to thousands of clients across the globe. Specialized in accounting, finance, human resources, talent acquisition, procurement, supply chain and select administrative professions, we extend the capabilities of industry-leading companies.

We draw on our deep recruiting expertise and expansive network to meet the evolving needs of our clients and talent community with agility and excellence.

With offices across the ., Canada, Asia Pacific and Europe, Aston Carter serves many of the Fortune 500. We are proud to be a ClearlyRated Best of Staffing double diamond winner for both client and talent service.

Diversity, Equity & Inclusion

At Aston Carter, diversity and inclusion are a bridge towards the equity and success of our people. DE&I are embedded into our culture through :

• Hiring diverse talent
• Maintaining an inclusive environment through persistent self-reflection
• Building a culture of care, engagement, and recognition with clear outcomes
• Ensuring growth opportunities for our people

The company is an equal opportunity employer and will consider all applications without regard to race, sex, age, color, religion, national origin, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or any characteristic protected by law.