EMT/Occupational Health Technician at WorkCare, Inc. in Albany, OR

Job Summary

The Occupational Health Technician (OHT) 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 require a hazardous material response while maintaining a professional and patient-centered approach.

This is a per diem position.

Essential Duties and 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 consultations, and recommendations according to treatment care guidelines and in collaboration with the WorkCare Consulting Medical Director (CMD) and company policies/procedures.

• Provides evidence-based practices 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 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 Programs (EAP) coordination and referrals.

• Helps employees prevent injuries by maintaining proper alignment, 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 coaching employees on 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 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, pulmonary function, respirator fit testing, and Department of Transportation (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 or Medical Review Officer (MRO).

• 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 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 (answering phones, checking mail, medical records, filing, copying charts, traffic control) in collaboration with current staff.

• Assists with noise sampling, dust sampling and fire extinguishers.

• Provides common pre-packages over-the-counter medicine to employees for episodic care.

• Perform additional duties and assume additional responsibilities as identified by manager for the efficient operation of WorkCare.

• Education and Experience

  • Current Emergency Medical Technician (EMT)/Paramedic Licensure in the state of practice
  • Must have 3-4 years of experience
  • Must have CPR/ACLS certification
  • Must have a current and valid Driver’s License
  • DOT, Drug and Alcohol Certification, if applicable
  • Alternative to minimum qualifications, additional appropriate education or work experience may be substituted.

• Skills and Competencies

  • Strong verbal, written and interpersonal communication skills.
  • Must be able to demonstrate the ability of maintaining 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 assisting other team members when needed.
  • Requires regular and predictable attendance and punctuality.

• Computer Skills

  • Must be competent in the Windows operating system environment, Adobe Professional, Microsoft Office Suite (Outlook, Word, Excel and PowerPoint) and learn other software as needed.

• Physical Demands

  • Requires sitting for long periods of time, working at a desk.
  • Some bending and stretching could be required.
  • Working under stress and use of computer/phone required.
  • Manual dexterity required for use of computer keyboard.
  • Occasionally may be required to stand, walk, stoop, kneel and/or crouch.
  • Ability to lift/move up to 100 pounds and climb stairs.
  • Ability to kneel for extended periods of time while rendering emergency care and/or CPR.

• Work Environment

  • Mainly indoor, office environment conditions.
  • The noise level is usually moderate.
  • Air quality is good and temperature is controlled.

This position is only open to U.S. citizens

This position has an hourly pay range of $24-$27 per hour. Final compensation offered will be determined by factors such as job-related knowledge, skills, experience, and qualifications.

Benefits for this position include sick leave and 401K.

The preceding statements describe the general job responsibilities and individual’s qualifications inherent to this position. These are not intended to be construed as exhaustive lists. To perform this job successfully, the individual must be able to perform each essential function satisfactorily, accurately, and safely. Reasonable accommodations will be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of their jobs. This job description may be reevaluated and/or modified at any time without notice.

Every qualified individual has the same opportunity for recruitment, hire, training, transfer, promotion, compensation, benefits, employee activities, and general treatment 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 local, state, or federal law.