Breath Alcohol & Drug Testing Specialist

Title: Breath Alcohol & Drug Testing Specialist

Location: Stratford, CT; Bridgeport, CT; Shelton, CT

Work Arrangement: On-Call / As Needed

Employment Type: Contract

Duration: 12+ Months (Potential for Full-Time Conversion or Extension)

Pay Rate: $300/hr. on w2 (No Reimbursement for mileage - Rate will be all inclusive.)

Primary Industry: Aerospace & Defense

Functional Domain: Occupational Health & Safety

Application Deadline: Open until Filled

Job Description:

We are seeking an experienced Medical Assistant Specialist / Fitness for Duty Evaluator to conduct on-site assessments of employees suspected of impairment while on duty. The ideal candidate will be a qualified medical professional with experience in occupational health, clinical, or law enforcement settings and the ability to perform field sobriety evaluations, breath alcohol testing, and urine drug screen collections.

Key Responsibilities:

• Respond to fitness-for-duty requests on an as-needed basis, including nights, weekends, and off-hours.
• Conduct standardized field sobriety evaluations to assess potential employee impairment.
• Perform breath alcohol testing and collect urine drug screens following DOT and non-DOT procedures.
• Maintain proper chain of custody and ensure compliance with applicable testing protocols.
• Document findings accurately and objectively using approved reporting forms.
• Perform field sobriety evaluations and document observations when an employee refuses breath alcohol or drug screening.
• Maintain confidentiality of all testing results and employee information.
• Communicate professionally with supervisors, HR, and safety personnel regarding evaluation outcomes.
• Ensure testing equipment is properly calibrated, maintained, and secured.
• Participate in training and quality assurance activities to maintain compliance with company and regulatory standards.

Qualifications:

• Must be a qualified medical professional capable of performing field sobriety evaluations, breath alcohol testing, and urine drug screen collections.
• Current Breath Alcohol Technician (BAT) certification.
• DOT-qualified Drug Screen Collector certification.
• Experience conducting fitness-for-duty or reasonable suspicion evaluations in occupational health, clinical, or law enforcement settings.
• Knowledge of DOT and non-DOT drug and alcohol testing procedures.
• Understanding of chain of custody requirements and testing documentation.
• Strong interpersonal, communication, and documentation skills.
• Ability to handle sensitive situations professionally and confidentially.
• Must be available to work on-call or as-needed hours, including nights and weekends.
• Valid driver's license and reliable transportation to travel between the three work locations.

Physical and Work Environment Requirements:

• Ability to travel between Stratford, Bridgeport, and Shelton, CT worksites as needed.
• Ability to work in office and industrial environments.
• Must be able to respond to on-site requests during varying hours.

Compensation and Travel Information:

• Competitive pay rate of $300/hr. on W2.
• The hourly rate is all-inclusive and accounts for sporadic work, varying hours, and travel to the designated facilities.
• No mileage or additional travel reimbursement will be provided.
• This is an on-call assignment with no guaranteed regular work schedule.

Equal Employment Opportunity:

The employer is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment.

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