EMT - 2nd Shift

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Provides professional medical care for employees for the comfort and well-being of employees. Follows all necessary protocols under MD and State Regulations. Conducts hearing tests according to OSHA regulations.

Core Responsibilities

Provides treatment of work-related injuries / illness, documents treatment plan.

Follows up care daily for work-related injuries / illness and records appropriate documentation.

Informs Medical Manager of any problems with healing or compliance of treatment.

Maintains Life Support.

Schedules and performs employee's annual hearing test to meet OSHA requirements.

Provides medical care for trauma.

Records and Documents all medical information regarding treatment.

Performs Urinalysis and Breath Alcohol tests per protocol.

Cleans and maintains treatment area.

The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by people assigned to this job. They are not intended to be an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties, and skills required of personnel so classified. May perform other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and / or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals to perform the essential functions.

EMT Certification; Basic, Intermediate or Paramedic, Required.

2+ years of relevant work experience, required..

Current certification in First Aid, CPR and AED.

Blood Borne Pathogen Trained and CAOHC Certification, preferred..

Working knowledge of medical equipment.

Knowledge of medical terminology.

Working knowledge of state workers compensation law.

Good decision maker and ability to perform in stressful situations.

Strong written and verbal communications.

Bilingual, preferred.

Experience using Microsoft Office Suite including Excel, Word, and Outlook.

Ability to work well with others in fast paced, dynamic environment.

Ability to be respectful, approachable and team oriented while building strong working relationships and a positive work environment.

Work Environment & Physical Demands

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

Occasionally lift and / or move up to 50 pounds.

Specific vision abilities required include close vision, color vision and ability to adjust focus.

Frequently required to sit, stand, kneel, squat, bend, twist, use hands to handle, or feel, and talk or hear.

The majority of the time is spent in an office setting outside of the production plant. Must be able to work around blood, strong smells and extreme temperatures. The plant environment will include wet or humid conditions (non-weather related), extreme cold and heat (non-weather related), working near moving mechanical parts, exposure to fumes or airborne particles, and chemicals.

Noise level in the work environment is usually moderate but can be loud when in the production area.

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Relocation Package Available

Yes

EEO Information

Smithfield is an equal opportunity employer committed to workplace diversity. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, national origin, age, gender identity, protected veterans status, status as a disabled individual or any other protected group status or non-job characteristic as directed by law.

If you are an individual with a disability and would like to request a reasonable accommodation for any part of the employment selection process, please call us at 757-357-1595.