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Job Summary
The Industrial Emergency Medical Technician will be responsible for performing as a collaborative member of the occupational health team on-site at client company medical facilities. They will be able to provide a safe screening environment for evaluation of injuries and first aid needs occurring in the industrial setting under the direction of the Occupational Health physician, Nurse Practitioner, or on-site RN Program Manager. They will also provide support in all areas of the program including but not limited to health promotion activities, industrial hygiene monitoring, substance abuse testing, return to work requirements, intake of confidential paperwork, dissemination of data throughout a multidisciplinary team, and entering and maintaining medical records. Customer Service focus requires a high level of professionalism, strict confidentiality, critical thinking, and excellent written and verbal communication skills.
Essential Functions
All team members are expected to be knowledgeable and compliant with Prisma Health's values : Inspire health. Serve with compassion. Be the difference.
Performs / assists with industry specific testing and screening for pre-placement and annual surveillance of client company employees. Tests may include audiometric, pulmonary function, respirator fit, vision, EKGs, laboratory, and / or other industry specific tests.
Responds promptly to, assesses, monitors, provides necessary medical treatment, and prepares for potential transport of injured patients in the industrial setting in emergent situations in accordance with department, system and South Carolina DHEC policies, procedures, and standards.
Responsible for administrative duties including timely and accurate documentation in written and electronic medical records, uploading documents, data entry, scheduling appointments and dissemination of information by email.
Performs substance abuse testing as needed by collecting and processing specimens per company specific policies.
Maintains supply management and quality control of first aid kits, emergency response bags, AEDs, oxygen tanks, over the counter medication vending machines, and other medical department equipment.
Ensures treatment areas are cleaned, stocked and set up between clients.
Attends staff meetings
Performs other duties as assigned.
Supervisory / Management Responsibilities
This is a non-management job that will report to a supervisor, manager, director, or executive.
Minimum Requirements
Education - Completion of Basic EMT course
Experience - Two (2) years directly related work experience that includes response to acute injuries and medical emergencies
In Lieu Of
The required South Carolina and National Registry EMS certifications will meet the educational requirements of this role.
Required Certifications, Registrations, Licenses
National Registry of EMTs
A valid driver's license; an acceptable motor vehicle record, as defined by the Acceptable Motor Vehicle Record (MVR) Chart; and proof of auto insurance.
BCLS - Basic Cardiac Life Support
For team members working in South Carolina only : SCEMT SC Basic Emergency Medical Tech - American Board of Radiology
DOT and or Non-DOT Urine Drug Screening collector, Breach Alcohol Technician Certification - Preferred
CAOHC Audiometric Testing Certification - Preferred
NIOSH Spirometry Certification - Preferred
Knowledge, Skills and Abilities
Computer skills (word processing, databases, data entry)
Mathematical skills
Customer service skills
Communication skills
Critical thinking skills
Knowledge of office equipment (fax / copier)
Ability to demonstrate skill proficiencies on an annual basis.
Ability to maintains professional certifications by attending in-service training programs.
Phlebotomy skills - Preferred
Work Shift
Variable (United States of America)
Location
Corporate
Facility
2502 EHS Onsite Occ Health
Department
25021001 EHS Onsite Occ Health-SC Midlands
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