Safety & Health Tech

PRIMARY FUNCTION:

Primarily responsible for daily operations of medical department and performing daily safety functions.

RESPONSIBILITIES AND

TASKS:                          

– Administer First Aid and emergency care per developed protocols.
– Call for outside emergency services when circumstances demand.
– Coach and lead WorkSAFE team.
– Perform plant inspections, audits, and safety checks as assigned.
– Schedule and conduct various types of standard safety training and evaluations.
– Perform data entry and maintain OSHA and Company medical databases (Nurses log).
– Administer Workers Compensation Program within established protocols and state law.
– Communicate with medical, legal and insurance personnel.
– Perform ergonomic assessments and recommend improvements.
– Administer drug and alcohol screens.
– Enter medical supply purchase requests into purchasing management software.
– Assist with accident investigations.
– Other responsibilities as assigned.

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES:

– None. This is an individual contributor position. Competencies required: Functional/Technical Skills, Action Oriented, Problem Solving, Learning on the Fly and Interpersonal Savvy.

MINIMUM EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE:

– High School diploma or equivalent.
– EMT license OR ability to obtain within 1st year of employment.
– CPR and 1st Aid Certifications

PREFERRED EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE:

– Bilingual — English/Spanish proficiency.
– Familiarity with OSHA standards.
– Exposure to Workers Compensation administration.

REQUIRED TECHNICAL SKILLS:

– Intermediate computer skills and Microsoft Excel, Word and PowerPoint knowledge.
– Ability to read, speak and write in the English language.
– Ability to handle and resolve most issues independently.
– Appropriately operate with frequent access to confidential information.
– High work capacity, dependable, results oriented and strong sense of urgency.
– Ability to communicate with all levels of staff within the organization.
– Direct and empathetic communication style.
– Highly effective written/verbal and interpersonal communication skills sufficient to communicate and interact effectively with internal and external customers.
– Ability to work in fast paced environment with multiple priorities.
– Excellent organizational skills, with precise attention to detail.
– Knowledge of Microsoft Office, particularly Outlook, Excel, PowerPoint and Word.
– Demonstrated sound work ethic, honesty and moral character.

REQUIRED PROBLEM SOLVING SKILLS:

– Understand and interpret data while drawing logical conclusions based on available inputs.
– Critical thinking skills in standardized situations as well as non-routine problems.
– Manage multiple tasks and projects simultaneously and prioritize work accordingly.