Emergency Medical Technician (EMT)-Part Time

Part time EMT South Milwaukee, WI

Primary responsibilities include:

• Support successful plant health and safety programs.
• Monitor occupational and non-occupational injuries/illnesses to facilitate a safe, healthy work environment. Observe and document proficiently in EMR.
• Care and triage workplace injuries, provide follow-up care on injuries for the employees and communicate status of these injuries to the Occupational Health Nurse and Director of EHS.
• Assist the Occupational Health Nurse in administering occupational health programs which include:
• Hearing Conservation Program with annual audiogram testing and vision examinations
• Respiratory protection with annual medical qualifications and fit testing.
• Bloodborne Pathogens Program.
• Emergency Response Program and Emergency Response Team (s),
• Post Accident/Reasonable suspicion drug and alcohol testing.
• Be a liaison between the employees on your shift and the Occupational Health Nurse and EHS Department. 

PRIMARY ACTIVITIES:

• Utilize the medical protocol to assess and evaluate employee health status.
• Provide support and guidance to employees regarding health-related concerns.
• Administer care to employees in accordance with established medical directives and company policies/procedures.
• Maintain accurate medical records and documentation on all employee contacts in EMR.
• Utilize safety tracking applications to record injury information and compile Safety and Medical data, as needed.
• Computer proficiency and skills.
• Coordinate employee wellness, blood drives, vaccinations, or other health and safety initiatives on your shifts as needed.
• Act as a medical advocate/navigator for employees in health-related matters. Assisting with communication between employees, the Occupational Health Nurse and EHS manager.
• Administrative support where needed.
• Be a conduit for employees to notify EHS of various needs/concerns (fall protection, need new safety boots, etc.)
• Other duties as assigned.

KNOWLEDGE AND EXPERIENCE:

• Current Wisconsin Emergency Medical Technician.
• Possess working knowledge of emergency medical care.
• Current CPR certification.
• Possess sound written and oral communication skills needed to communicate with all levels of employees.