Construction Site EMT - Durham, NC

On-Site Occupational Health Technician

Are you ready for a new kind of EMS career? Are you an experienced EMT looking to use your medical expertise in a meaningful way outside of the stress and pace of EMS, ED, or hospital-based systems? This is your opportunity to transition into a proactive, prevention-focused role where you'll help keep America's workforce safe and healthy every day.

Location: Durham, NC Schedule: Monday Saturday (10 Hour Shift) - Short-term project (~6 Months) Environment: On-Site Construction

Job Summary

As an On-Site Occupational Health Technician, you will:

• Provide injury triage and treatment
• Support workers' health and wellness initiatives
• Collaborate with safety teams and project leadership
• Help prevent workplace injuries before they happen

At MMC, we don't just respond to emergencieswe help stop them before they occur.

What you'll do:

• Triage and treat occupational and non-occupational injuries and illnesses
• Provide follow-up care using evidence-based medical protocols
• Support workers' compensation and risk management processes
• Document all patient encounters in an EMR system
• Maintain a clean and fully stocked on-site clinic
• Communicate with MMC leadership and local healthcare providers
• Work daily with site safety personnel
• Lead "Stretch and Flex" sessions
• Conduct job site walk-throughs
• Identify potential workplace health risks
• Promote employee wellness initiatives
• Conduct new hire drug screens and orientation
• Perform substance abuse and occupational health testing
• Participate in weekly team meetings to review cases and site updates

Qualifications:

• Current State EMT-Basic certification or ability to obtain according to National Registry of Emergency Medical Technicians and State Laws
• Active EMT license held for a minimum of 3 years (required)
• OSHA-30 Certification (required within 90 days; company provided)
• Emergency, occupational, or industrial safety experience preferred

Skills:

• Excellent communication and customer service skills
• Strong attention to detail and multitasking ability
• Proficiency in EMR systems and Microsoft Office
• Ability to read and complete medical and administrative documentation
• Valid driver's license in good standing (if driving required)
• Ability to meet the physical demands of the role in a construction environment

Compensation & Benefits:

• Competitive compensation
• 40+ hour work weeks
• Overtime paid at 1.5x regular rate (over 40 hours/week or per state law)
• Medical, Dental, Vision insurance
• 401(k) with company match
• Short- and Long-Term Disability
• Life Insurance