Medical Technician

Tundra Technical Solutions; Jeffersonville (IN); On-site; USD 46,000 - 62,000; Full time

Job summary

Tundra Technical Solutions is seeking an Onsite Medical Representative to support safety and health programs at our client site in Jeffersonville, IN. The role provides first aid, referrals, and guidance to associates on occupational and non-occupational health matters.

Responsibilities include maintaining records, coordinating workers’ comp and return-to-work processes, and delivering on-site training for first aid, CPR, and AED. Expect flexible shifts and active engagement with site leadership.

Qualifications

• High School or equivalent diploma.
• Current valid Basic Life Support (BLS) certification.
• Must have EMT or Paramedic Certification from the DPH or NREMT.
• Note: if not certified, certification must be obtained within 3 weeks of start date.

Responsibilities

• Provide first aid and refer to outside medical providers as necessary.
• Minimize injury risk through awareness, education, and proactive engagement.
• Maintain all records of care provided to Associates.
• Coordinate workers’ compensation and return-to-work programs for injuries.
• Provide daily activity logs and end-of-shift reports.
• Engage with associates and leadership to coach on observed at-risk work habits.
• Maintain clean environment and proper medical supply inventory.
• Participate in first aid, CPR and AED training and certification.

Skills

First aid

CPR

AED

Coaching

OSHA regulations

Education

High School diploma

BLS certification

EMT or Paramedic Certification

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

• The Workplace Health & Safety (WHS) team is deeply committed to the safety and well being of our people.
• WHS sets the strategic direction to provide resources, best practices, and safe environments to proactively manage the health and well being of our workforce.
• To support these goals, the client is seeking an experienced and dynamic Onsite Medical Representative (OMR) to join our team.
• In this position, you will work closely with the WHS site manager, WHS specialist, and occasionally the Injury Prevention Specialist (IPS).
• This includes attending weekly associate safety committee meetings, greeting all new hires for the site or through daily one-on-one interaction.
• Additionally, the OMR will participate in weekly case management review meetings as necessary.
• As an OMR, you will independently assess and administer first aid as well as offer guidance to Associates on both occupational and non-occupational injuries or illnesses.
• You should be passionate about learning and advocating health and wellness principles to consistently support Associates on a daily basis.
• You will refer care to outside medical providers as needed, and learn about OSHA regulations, risk, and analysis.
• The OMR will function as a part of the larger team onsite, assisting with all first aid needs and support safety operations as needed.

Responsibilities include but are not limited to:

• Provide first aid support and make referrals to outside medical providers as necessary.
• Minimize the risk of injury through awareness, education, and proactive engagement.
• Maintain all records of care provided to Associates.
• Coordinate and maintain the workers’ compensation and return to work programs for those with work-related injuries.
• Provide daily activity logs and end of shift reports.
• Engage with associates and leadership on operations floor to provide coaching regarding observed at-risk work habits.
• Maintain a clean working environment and ensure appropriate medical supply inventory is maintained.
• Participate in training and certification to facilitate first aid, CPR and AED certifications classes.
• Maintain all first aid, CPR, AED credentials.
• Work flexible shifts which could include days, nights, holidays, and/or weekends.
• Assist with random saliva drug testing protocols.
• Maintain effective care delivery in emergencies and assist emergency response at the site.

Additional Job Elements include:

• Lift up to 49 pounds and frequently push, pull, squat, bend, and reach.
• Stand/walk for up to 12 hours during shifts.
• Work in an environment where the noise level varies.
• Work in an environment that is subject to variable temperatures and weather (delivery stations include outside loading
• departments).
• Continuously climb and descend stairs (applies to sites with stairs
• For those that do not have an adult First Aid, CPR, AED certification from the American Heart Association or American Red Cross, must obtain within 3 weeks of start date.
• High School or equivalent diploma
• Current valid Basic Life Support (BLS) certification by an approved emergency cardiac care (ECC) provider

Must have one of the following:

• Current valid Emergency Medical Technician (EMT) OR Paramedic Certification from the Department of Health OR the National Registry of Emergency Medical Technicians (NREMT)

Preferred Qualifications:

• Certified to teach first aid, CPR, and AED training from American Heart Association or American Red Cross
• Proficient in Microsoft Office
• Experience with an industrial wellness program
• Experience managing musculoskeletal disorders, ergonomics, and coaching on body mechanics
• Demonstrated work experience with OSHA regulations and Workers Compensation

Note:

• In the last year, six months job experience in the Military as a Combat Medic (U.S. Army), Field Medic (U.S. Army), Healthcare Specialist (U.S. Army), Hospital Corpsman (U.S. Navy), or Aerospace Medical Service Technician (U.S. Air Force)

This posting is for a contract assignment with Tundra Technical Solutions to provide services to the client.