EMT

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JOB DESCRIPTION:

EMT

Working at Abbott

The Opportunity

The EMT/Paramedic is a critical position within the Med-eScreen construction team. This individual works on a construction project and closely aligns with the client. This is a customer facing position and supports the project team to successfully administer onsite medical services for the construction jobsite. This position will support the Wakefield, MA area. 

What You’ll Work On

• Experienced pre-hospital provider for an assigned project

• Administration of first aid and level-appropriate care according to State, Local and National guidelines

• Proper assessment of injuries and the coordination for appropriate transportation to medical facilities

• Detailed documentation of medical and safety related incidents

• Actively monitor and provide case management of all work-related injuries

• Daily administration of site required drug and alcohol testing program

• Provide project team with administrative support, to include: orientation for new workers

• Attend weekly project safety meetings

• Effective communication with Safety Managers, EMS Personnel, and Offsite Occupational Health Clinic

• Daily communication with management

• Coordination with project Safety Manager regarding safety related duties and inspections

• Additional duties as directed by Med-eScreen management or client

• Flexible schedule, extended hours to include weekends

Required Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED equivalent

• Current CPR or BLS (Basic Life Support) or equivalent credential

• State Certification for EMT or Paramedic or National EMT certification, (NREMT)

• 911 Emergency Services experience or triage experience

• At least 2 years of experience working as an EMT

Preferred Qualifications

• 1st Responder experience

• Experience in construction, OSHA, or worker’s compensation

• Excellent customer service skills

• Excellent communication skills

The base pay for this position is

$20.05 – $40.15/hour

In specific locations, the pay range may vary from the range posted.

JOB FAMILY:Support Services

DIVISION:TOX ARDx Toxicology

LOCATION:United States of America : Remote

ADDITIONAL LOCATIONS:

WORK SHIFT:Standard

TRAVEL:Not specified

MEDICAL SURVEILLANCE:Yes

SIGNIFICANT WORK ACTIVITIES:Continuous standing for prolonged periods (more than 2 consecutive hours in an 8 hour day), Continuous walking for prolonged periods (more than 2 hours at a time in an 8 hour day), Keyboard use (greater or equal to 50% of the workday), Lift, carry, push or pull weights of more than 20 pounds/9 kilos on a regular/daily basis, Work requiring repeated bending, stooping, squatting or kneeling, Work with human blood or other potentially infectious materials

Abbott is an Equal Opportunity Employer of Minorities/Women/Individuals with Disabilities/Protected Veterans.

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