Occupational Health Professional II - Georges Inc

We are seeking qualified candidates with the following certifications: EMT, LPN, RN, MA. This position will be a second sihft position with afternoon hours.

Job Title: Occupational Health Professional II

Department/Location: Environmental Health and Safety

Reports To: Safety Manager/Supervisor

Exemption Status: Non-Exempt

Date Reviewed: October 2021

SUMMARY: The Occupational Health Professional II is responsible for providing direct care to George’s team members and rendering 1^st aid treatment per Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) standards while ensuring that team member’s safety and health remains a priority.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES include, but are not limited to, the following:

• Evaluate and provide direct care for team members according to medical protocols within scope of practice and regulations based on state and federal laws.
• Administer team member testing as required by company drug and alcohol program, hearing conservation program, pre-employment screenings, fit for duty interviews, schedule spirometry & fit testing, and aid in maintaining medical surveillance as required by company.
• Assist in the administration of company safety programs and assist in development of future programs.
• Assist in scheduling and handling in aspects of worker’s compensation program, maintain communication with third party administrator (TPA).
• Assist operations team in finding alternative work for team members with restricted duties, frequently follow up with said team members, and observe restricted duty team members at the workstation to evaluate compliance of restrictions.
• Assist with workers compensation claims, communications, and reviews.
• Monitor medical office supplies for inventory, re-order as needed.
• Assists with OSHA recordkeeping, injury investigations, BLS survey, BRC, DART rate reporting, active release therapy program, infectious disease response plan tracking system and ergonomics programs.

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES

This position will not have supervisory responsibility.

EDUCATION and/or EXPERIENCE

• Required
  • Technical or Vocational school course completion for Emergency Medical Technician (EMT), Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) or Medical Assistant (MA) or equivalent
  • 1 year of hands-on medical experience in an emergency, occupational, or clinical environment
  • Basic Life Saving/Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (BLS/CPR) Certification
  • First Aid Certification
  • Proficient with patient assessment skills
• Preferred
  • Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) or Paramedic or Registered Nurse (RN)
  • Breath Alcohol Technician (BAT) and/or Council for Accreditation in Occupational Hearing Conservation (CAOHC) certificate
  • Bilingual

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