Job Description
Job Description
Are You Ready for a New Kind of EMS Career?
Are you an experienced EMT looking to use your medical expertise in a meaningful way outside of the stress and pace of EMS, ED, or hospital-based systems?
This is your opportunity to transition into a proactive, prevention-focused role where you’ll help keep America’s workforce safe and healthy every day.
Location: Durham, NC
Schedule: Monday – Saturday (10 Hour Shift) - Short-term project (~6 Months)
Environment: On-Site Construction
Job Summary
As an On-Site Occupational Health Technician, you will:
- Provide injury triage and treatment
- Support workers’ health and wellness initiatives
- Collaborate with safety teams and project leadership
- Help prevent workplace injuries before they happen
At MMC, we don’t just respond to emergencies—we help stop them before they occur.
What You’ll Do
- Triage and treat occupational and non-occupational injuries and illnesses
- Provide follow-up care using evidence-based medical protocols
- Support workers’ compensation and risk management processes
- Document all patient encounters in an EMR system
- Maintain a clean and fully stocked on-site clinic
- Communicate with MMC leadership and local healthcare providers
- Work daily with site safety personnel
- Lead “Stretch and Flex” sessions
- Conduct job site walk-throughs
- Identify potential workplace health risks
- Promote employee wellness initiatives
- Conduct new hire drug screens and orientation
- Perform substance abuse and occupational health testing
- Participate in weekly team meetings to review cases and site updates
Qualifications
- Current State EMT-Basic certification or ability to obtain according to National Registry of Emergency Medical Technicians and State Laws
- Active EMT license held for a minimum of 3 years (required)
- OSHA-30 Certification (required within 90 days; company provided)
- Emergency, occupational, or industrial safety experience preferred
Skills
- Excellent communication and customer service skills
- Strong attention to detail and multitasking ability
- Proficiency in EMR systems and Microsoft Office
- Ability to read and complete medical and administrative documentation
- Valid driver’s license in good standing (if driving required)
- Ability to meet the physical demands of the role in a construction environment
Compensation & Benefits
- Competitive compensation
- 40+ hour work weeks
- Overtime paid at 1.5x regular rate (over 40 hours/week or per state law)
- Medical, Dental, Vision insurance
- 401(k) with company match
- Short- and Long-Term Disability
- Life Insurance