Emergency Medical Technician jobs in Des Moines, IA

Are you looking for a fulfilling job, and—most of all—a chance to make a difference? If so, you have found your next position. Join the largest network of EMS professionals nationwide and make money doing what you love! Amphibious Medics―an on-site first response, health, and safety firm providing services to some of the most important construction projects and high-profile media productions in the country―is looking for an On-Site EMT/Paramedic. The On-Site EMT/Paramedic serves as a construction site medical representative, working closely with construction site Health and Safety management teams to provide a safe work environment for construction site workers. This includes working in a first aid capacity for injured workers, analyzing tasks for potential safety hazards, implementing and participating in a site Health & Wellness program, and participating in the workers' compensation process.

What You Will Do:

· Provide triage, first aid, and/or referral to an outside medical provider if indicated

· Remain calm, react quickly, make sound decisions, and respond appropriately in emergency situations to determine a proper course of action and appropriate care

· Maintain medical records and medical records database for the site

· Maintain on-site inventory supplies, restock, and clean equipment used in the treatment of employees

· Communicate with outside medical providers on workers’ injury/healing progression and provide direct follow-up care with workers

· Provide daily activity logs to the safety team and management team

· Perform frequent “site walks” to interact with both workers and managers

· Help coordinate an annual, semi-annual, or quarterly on-site health fair

· Participate in frequent medical and safety awareness meetings with construction workers

Requirements

Qualifications:

· One year of full-time experience in 911 emergency medical response

· Ability to lift and carry a minimum of 35 lbs.

· Ability to walk and/or stand a minimum of five hours in a workday

· Proficient in Microsoft Office

Education/Certification:

· Minimum of a valid National Registry or State EMT-B Certification

· Valid CPR certification at the Basic Life Support for Healthcare Provider level (American Heart Association) or Professional Rescuer (American Red Cross)

· High School Diploma or equivalent

It’s a Plus If You Have:

· Experience working with OSHA regulations, specifically in 29 CFR 1910

· Experience working on large-scale construction sites

· Experience with the workers’ compensation claim process

· Instructor certification for First Aid, CPR, and AED training

· An active OSHA 10 or OSHA 30 card

Benefits

Why You Will Love Working with Amphibious Medics:

Amphibious Medics has a 20-year track record of providing health and safety services across multiple industries, including construction, media productions, oil and gas, food service, data centers, and more. We value our employees and provide a friendly and fulfilling work environment, where you will know you’re making a difference every day.

Amphibious Medics is an equal opportunity employer. Hiring decisions are made without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability, or veteran status. EOE/AA/M/F/D/V Amphibious Medics is a smoke-free, drug-free workplace. All employment offers are contingent upon acceptable pre-employment drug tests and background investigations. Amphibious Medics is recognized as a Disabled Veteran Business Enterprise and a Certified Minority Business Enterprise.

Pay: $25.00 - $30.00 per hour

Benefits:

• Flexible schedule

Schedule:

• Monday to Friday
• Weekends as needed

Work Location: In person