Paramedic/EMT

Paramedic/EMT

Pella, Iowa

Hours: Monday through Thursday- 3pm-1am

This position requires current NREMT certification and any State licensing requirement for Emergency Medical Technician/Paramedic. Provides medical assessment, intervention and evaluation for occupational and non-occupational illnesses and injuries.  Manages on-going care of team members.  Conducts required screen/testing.  Provides preventative care and resource support for medical related needs. 

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES include the following. Other duties may be assigned.

• Maintain EMT or Paramedic certifications and license.
• Manages direct care of work related and non-work related injured or ill team members.
• Provides case management of Workers' Compensation claims.  Provide support for Workers’ Compensation hearings as needed.
• Conducts hearing tests .
• Administers vaccination programs to include Tetanus and Hepatitis.
• Facilitates physician job site visits and Functional Capacity Examinations.
• Responsible for timely and accurate charting of all care provided, into team member health record/file.
• Conduct job assessments within manufacturing and office environments. Provide risk analysis and offer risk reduction solutions.
• Responsible for OSHA compliance and recordkeeping within scope of responsibility.                        
• Maintains Health and Safety Information systems.  Input health information and treatment plans into appropriate HSI Systems in a timely and accurate manner.

• Other duties as assigned.

   

EDUCATION and/or EXPERIENCE 

EMT or Paramedic: NREMT certification and any State licensing requirement to be certified as an Emergency Medical Technician. Minimum of three years EMT or Paramedic experience; or equivalent combination of education and experience. 

COMPUTER SKILLS 

Outlook, Word, Excel, PeopleSoft, Fusion, Thrive.

CERTIFICATES, LICENSES, REGISTRATIONS 

Current NREMT certification and any State required license/certificate required for EMT or Paramedic .

WORK ENVIRONMENT 

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

The noise level in the manufacturing environment is usually moderate, loud when in the factory.

HOURS FLEXIBILITY 

The position requires some flexibility related to hours of work. May be occasionally asked to work additional hours or different hours to support business needs. 

TRAVEL 

Travel, including overnight travel, may be required less than 10% of time based on sites supported and business needs.