EMT / Traveling Emergency Medical Technician

Job Description

Job Description

As a Health and Safety Medical Technician (HSMT) Traveler you will be trained as a construction site medical representative that works independently with limited on-site supervision. You will work closely on site with the Client’s construction Health and Safety management team and with the regional Amphibious Medics management team to provide a safe work environment for construction site workers. This includes, but is not limited to, working in a first aid capacity for injured workers, analyzing tasks for potential safety hazards, implementing, and participating in a site Health & Wellness program, and participating in the workers compensation process.

Essential Job Duties:

• Provide triage, first aid and/or a referral to an outside medical provider, if indicated.
• Ability to remain calm, react quickly, make sound decisions, and respond appropriately in emergency situations to determine a proper course of action and appropriate care.
• Maintain medical records and medical records database for site.
• Maintain on-site inventory supplies, restock, and clean equipment used in the treatment of employees.
• Communicate with outside medical providers on worker’s injury/healing progression and providing direct follow-up care with worker.
• Provide daily activity logs to the safety team and management team.
• Frequent “site walks” to interact with both workers and managers.
• Help coordinate an annual, semi-annual, or quarterly on-site health fair.
• Participate in frequent medical and safety awareness meetings with construction workers.
• Outstanding Communication with Management staff
• Perform daily Health and Wellness exams to work force.
• Participation in continuous training and development opportunities to ensure compliance with OSHA regulations.
• All other tasks as assigned by management.
• Participation in continuous training and development opportunities to ensure compliance with OSHA regulations.
• The above is not an exhaustive list of duties and you will be expected to perform different tasks as necessitated by your changing role within the organization and the overall business objectives of the organization.

Traveler Specific:

Traveler must maintain residence no more than 1.5 hour away from a major international airport.

Travel to and from home airport is the traveler's responsibility - airport parking and/or Ubers to airport will not be reimbursed.

At the start of employment, traveler will be reimbursed for daily per diem at a flat rate of $40 per day until their credit card has been procured which may take up to 90 days.

Once traveler receives their Company credit card, all per diem should be run through the credit card. Per diem is to be used for food/meals and is not to exceed $40 per day. If the full $40 is not used for the day, the unused amount is forfeited.

Full time travelers are expected to be available for 30-day trips with a 1-week rotation home.

Declination of 2 consecutive travel trips without prior approved time off request may result in removal from the role and/or Company if other work in the immediate area is not available. Minimum Requirements

Minimum Requirements:

• Part-time employees must work at least 2 shifts per month to stay active on the schedule.
• A valid driver license.
• An active EMT or above medical certification (some job sites may have special requirements above the EMT certifications such as a Registered Nurse certification or ATC certification, this will be communicated to you)
• Ability to carry a 35-pound backpack and ability to spend upwards of half of their shift walking including uneven ground and use of stairs dependent on site.
• *Pre-Employment Drug Screening Lab Test Certifications to Complete certifications/licenses must remain up to date and active

Certification to Complete:

• OSHA 10 or OSHA 30, depending on whether you are full-time or part-time.
• Injury Recordability Avoidance and Mitigation Program known as IRAMP certificate.
• Drug Testing Technician Certificate (DTT)
• Harassment Prevention Certification, dependent upon worksite location
• For NY employees, a Scaffolding certificate.

Amphibious Medics is an equal opportunity employer. Hiring decisions are made without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability or veteran status. EOE/AA/M/F/D/V

Amphibious Medics is a smoke-free, drug-free workplace. All employment offers are contingent upon acceptable pre-employment drug test and background investigation.

Company DescriptionAMPHIBIOUS MEDICS
A Veteran Owned Small Business

Amphibious Medics was founded by Mike Donoghue, a diver and set medic, to serve the marine side of LA media productions. We moved into the construction first aid industry after numerous requests from non-entertainment entities. We are now proud to be part of some of the most important construction projects and high profile productions in the country. In 2011, with a nationwide staffing network in place, the Amphibious Medics emergency response and dive teams were in position to “get dirty” with the nation’s largest obstacle racing events, including Tough Mudder and Spartan Race. The high energy excitement of these extreme events has ignited a passionate following among emergency services personnel across the U.S. who are eager to share in the professional challenge that comes with working as an Amphibious Medic.

Our nationwide network of medics are thoroughly screened by our multi-layered vetting process. To be an Amphibious Medic, membership in the National Registry of EMTs and Paramedics alone is not enough – our crew must demonstrate medical authority and responsibility. Attitude, professionalism, and personal appearance are all considered in the exclusive Amphibious Medics hiring process, assuring our clients that responsive and enthusiastic people, each with a passion to serve, are part of your project.

Amphibious Medics is recognized as a Disabled Veteran Business Enterprise, and is a Certified Minority Business Enterprise.

Company Description

AMPHIBIOUS MEDICS\r\nA Veteran Owned Small Business\r\n\r\nAmphibious Medics was founded by Mike Donoghue, a diver and set medic, to serve the marine side of LA media productions. We moved into the construction first aid industry after numerous requests from non-entertainment entities. We are now proud to be part of some of the most important construction projects and high profile productions in the country. In 2011, with a nationwide staffing network in place, the Amphibious Medics emergency response and dive teams were in position to “get dirty” with the nation’s largest obstacle racing events, including Tough Mudder and Spartan Race. The high energy excitement of these extreme events has ignited a passionate following among emergency services personnel across the U.S. who are eager to share in the professional challenge that comes with working as an Amphibious Medic.\r\n\r\nOur nationwide network of medics are thoroughly screened by our multi-layered vetting process. To be an Amphibious Medic, membership in the National Registry of EMTs and Paramedics alone is not enough – our crew must demonstrate medical authority and responsibility. Attitude, professionalism, and personal appearance are all considered in the exclusive Amphibious Medics hiring process, assuring our clients that responsive and enthusiastic people, each with a passion to serve, are part of your project.\r\n\r\nAmphibious Medics is recognized as a Disabled Veteran Business Enterprise, and is a Certified Minority Business Enterprise.