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We are looking for a per diem EMT to support our client, Cypress Bend Paper Mill, in Arkansas City, AR.
The Emergency Medical Technician (EMT) will provide onsite first-aid treatment, maintain pertinent medical records, respond to facility emergencies, and become familiar with the site, specifically the areas that may most likely require a hazardous material response while maintaining a professional and patient-centered approach.
The Emergency Medical Technician (EMT) will provide onsite first-aid treatment, maintain pertinent medical records, respond to facility emergencies, and become familiar with the site, specifically the areas that may most likely require a hazardous material response while maintaining a professional and patient-centered approach.
Multiple shifts are available. Shift start and end times to be determined by candidate availability.
Responsibilities:
Responsibilities:
- Provides rapid first aid and medical care for employees and during emergencies, as needed, (within the OHT scope of practice) when the clinic is open.
- Coordinates care with WorkCare’s other service offerings and utilizes physician escalation services, as needed.
- Provides episodic care for minor medical issues, medical consultation and recommendations according to treatment care guidelines set forth and in collaboration with WorkCare’s Consulting Medical Director (CMD) and policy/procedures.
- Provides evidence-based practice and health promotion with professionalism and a patient-centered approach.
- Supports injury prevention through education and ergonomic evaluation.
- Assists with return-to-work assessments, fitness-for-duty exams and transitional work plans prior to the employee returning to work.
- Modifies interventions either to progress the employee as directed by the CMD or to ensure employee safety and comfort.
- Maintains frequent communication with the CMD and WorkCare supervisor(s) regarding all clinic issues and client requests.
- Supports Employee Assistance Program (EAP) coordination and referrals.
- Helps employees prevent injuries by maintaining proper alignment and movement and managing pain.
- Supports ergonomic assessments or bio-ergonomic assessments and/or other employee intervention programs as implemented.
- Supports health fairs and other wellness initiatives, such as encouraging healthy lifestyles by teaching employees about nutrition, fitness, sleep hygiene and stress management.
- Obtains data (such as biometrics) related to wellness interventions and provides wellness checks, obesity weigh-ins, blood pressure checks, etc.
- Facilitates the use of available company resources such as fitness centers, health risk appraisals, etc.
- Periodically reports to client and WorkCare management.
- Supports medical surveillance exams such as audiograms, vision tests, pulmonary function tests, respirator fit testing and DOT testing requirements, as needed, and feasible with available or procured equipment, in line with the scope of practice and as supported by the CMD.
- Provides post-accident, pre-employment, for-cause, and random drug testing in line with the scope of practice and as supported by the CMD/Medical Review Officer (MRO) (if services are desired to be performed onsite).
- Assists with new hire exams, return-to-work/ fitness-for-duty assessments, and transitional work plans prior to an employee returning to work as needed and in line with the scope of practice and as supported by the CMD.
- Assists the CMD with health care administration work, such as developing protocols and policies.
- Collaborates with the CMD to support clinical issues and client requests.
- Contributes insight to incident reports and tracking of injury and clinic utilization data.
- Actively participates in emergency response team activities, drills and training.
- Maintains data, OSHA form 300 and the clinic encounter data entry process supported by clinic software or EMR system.
- Orders and maintains supplies to ensure that the clinic is appropriately stocked.
- Participates in the general flow of clinic operations (answers phones, checks mail, medical records, filing, copying charts, traffic control) as needed in collaboration with current staff.
- Assists with noise sampling, dust sampling and fire extinguishers.
- Provides common pre-packaged over-the-counter medicine to employees for episodic care, as dictated by ClearWater Paper’s preference.
Education and Experience:
- A current Occupational Health Technician in the State of Practice (Arkansas) license required
- Must have 3-4 years of experience
- Alternative to minimum qualifications, additional appropriate education or work experience may be substituted
- Must have CPR/ACLS certification
- Must have a current and valid Driver’s License
- DOT, Drug & Alcohol Certification
Skills and Competencies:
- Strong verbal, written and interpersonal communication skills.
- Must be able to demonstrate the ability to maintain privacy and confidentiality.
- Strong critical thinking skills; problem-solving, and decision-making.
- Must have the ability to gather data, compile information and prepare reports.
- Ability to manage multiple priorities, with attention to detail and accuracy.
- Ability to create and edit written materials.
- Ability to communicate effectively to a variety of audiences.
- Skill in organizing resources and establishing priorities.
- Demonstrate cooperative behavior with colleagues, supervisors and clients.
- Strong time management, organizational, and follow-through skills.
- Ability to meet and exceed daily and weekly individual performance goals.
- Ability to work independently as well as assist other team members when needed.
- Requires regular and predictable attendance and punctuality.
Compensation offered will be determined by factors such as location, level, job-related knowledge, skills, experience and qualifications.
All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, status as a protected veteran, or any other classification protected by applicable laws. WorkCare is committed to providing access, equal opportunity, and reasonable accommodation for individuals with disabilities in employment.
