Safety/Paramedic (Pro Services)

Total Safety is looking for a Safety/Paramedic to add to their safety conscious team. The Paramedic responds to Emergency situations; staying within the requirements and restrictions of level of training at all times. Administers the best treatment and follow-up plan possible for all Emergency and Non-Emergency Medical situations as they arise. Assists in identifying hazards and assessing the risks and planning practical and effective solutions towards safe working practices in compliance with client’s standards.

Total Safety is the world's premier provider of integrated safety and compliance services and the products necessary to support them, including gas detection, respiratory protection, safety training, fire protection, compliance and inspection, industrial hygiene, onsite emergency medical treatment/paramedics, communications systems, engineered systems design, and materials management. Our Core Values are People, Safety & Wellbeing, Accountability, Responsibility, Empowerment, Honesty, Transparency, and Integrity.

Medical:

Responds to Emergencies; staying within the requirements and restrictions of level of training at all times. Administers the best treatment and follow-up plan possible for all Emergency and Non-Emergency Medical situations as they arise. Assists in identifying hazards and assessing the risks and planning practical and effective solutions towards safe
working practices in compliance with client’s standards.

Safety:

Facilitate compliance with occupational health and safety standards and guidelines. Provide advice on measures to minimize hazards or unhealthy situations. Continuous monitoring for violations and potential hazards on location, or performing risk assessments. The required work will largely focus on prevention and risk assessments. The ideal candidate will also be detail oriented and ready to act in emergencies. The goal is to establish a safe workplace according to legal standards and foster a culture of attention to health and safety.

Essential Job Functions

Medical

• Administers the best treatment and follow-up plan for sick and injured (emergencyand non-emergency) personnel according to established medical protocols; stayingwithin the requirements and restrictions of level of training at all times.
• Provides both basic and advanced life support, including comprehensive patient assessment, invasive airway management, cardiac monitoring and administrationof medications.
• Completes extensive written documentation on patient condition and treatmentprovided.
• Follows HIPAA privacy guidelines and Total Safety policies & procedures.
• Maintains accurate patient records for all patients for emergency or non-emergencycare. Maintains direct contact with TS Medical Director in all cases.
• Maintains medical supply inventory to assure proper levels for patient care.Maintains a current copy of Total Safety Medical Guidelines on location.Maintains narcotics under controlled security.
• Cleans all equipment following appropriate disinfecting procedures.Decontaminates treatment area and equipment after treatment of a patient withcontagious infection or hazardous materials exposure. Disposes of medical and
  hazardous waste according to established procedures.
• Teaches First Aid / CPR classes as needed by site supervisor. May teach othersafety related classes if certified and as required.

Safety

Orientation of All Personnel Visiting the Site:

Review Operator/Contractor’s General Safety Rules.

• Have Personnel sign a copy of the General Safety Rules and file this document.
• Inform personnel of onsite emergency procedures and well site evacuation plan.Review Operator/Contractor’s contraband policies (firearms, ammunition, drugs, andalcohol).
• Review prescription/non-prescription drug policy (if applicable).Go over any prohibited medications and/or restricted medications.Review drug container policy for prescription drugs.Document any drugs brought onto location and file these documents.Procure doctor’s release forms for any prescription drugs (if required) and filethese documents.
• Check to ensure personnel have proper PPE (head, eye, foot & ear protection).Check to ensure personnel have proper fall protection PPE, if needed.
• Review JSA policy with all personnel.
• Make sure personnel have a current JSA for the task(s) they will perform. Instruct personnel in JSA preparation procedures if they need help.Review ‘Short Service Employee’ policy with all effected personnel.
• Identify any SSE’s and make sure they have any applicable SSE form filled out.Make sure all SSE’s have an assigned mentor and file their SSE forms.
• Review Operator/Contractor’s Hazard Communications program with all personnel.Inform personnel of location of SDS books.Procure SDS sheets from visitors who are bringing chemicals onto site.

Safety Meetings at the Site

• Attend and participate in all pre-task safety meetings conducted on site (where dutiesallow).Ensure that documentation of these meetings is completed and filed.
• Attend and participate in all weekly safety meetings for the Operator and/or the drillingcontractor.Document these meetings and file documents.Scribe the minutes from these meetings and maintain a file of the same.Review any ‘Safety Bulletins’ & contractor safety notices in meetings.
• Attend and participate in all pre-tour safety meetings. Document these meetings.Provide reference material for these meetings (JSA’s, procedures from safety manuals,etc.)

Job Safety Analysis

• Perform periodic JSA audits to verify compliance with the JSA’s.Enter audits into our computer program (associated with the appropriateJSA’s).Track problems noted in these audits for possible unsafe trends.

Incidents and Incident Analysis

• In conjunction with Operator & Contractor reps, prepare a ‘Root Cause Analysis’ of allincidents reflecting all digital documents, pictures, and applicable information pertainingto the incident.Collect any ‘Safety Initiatives’ submitted by personnel on site and maintaindigitally.
• Assure the presence of SDS sheets for all chemicals on site.

Inspections

• Perform daily ‘walk-about’ inspections of the site to ensure safe practices and identifyhazards.
• Review discrepancies with Operator and/or contractor representatives.
• Observe work crews while performing non-routine tasks for safe work habits andprocedures.
• Perform periodic audits of task performance and JSA adherence.
• Assist contractor rep in performing periodic inspections of the site to ensure compliance with OSHA.
• Document these in depth inspections and file properly.
• Assist the contractor’s rep in monitoring the site for chemical spills, upsets, overflows,etc.
• Performs health and hygiene inspections as required by customer.
• Assists in accident investigation and reporting as required by customer.Advises site supervisor of any trends in health problems and/or medical cases whichmay indicate food, water or air quality problems. Consults with supervisory
  personnel and individual workers concerning disease control programs, vaccinationprograms, and general health/medical questions as they arise.
• Assists with special projects as assigned.

Qualifications

Experience

A minimum of two (2) year of experience working for an advanced lifesupport EMS service, hospital, or US military. A minimum of one (1), preferred (2) years’experience working in an industrial/offshore/remote setting fulfilling a medical and safetycomponent. Previous experience working with OSHA and/or BSEE standards.

Medical Licenses and Certifications

Paramedic level certification, PHTLS (PreHospital Trauma Life Support) or ATLS (Advanced Trauma Life Support) and BLS (BasicLife Support). ITLS (International Trauma Life Support) preferred. CPR(Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation) and ACLS (Advanced Cardiac Life Support).Knowledge of laws concerning the safeguarding and disposing of classified medications.

Safety & Rescue Certifications

Atmospheric Testing, Defensive Driving, FacilityInspection, Fall Protection, Fire Watch, Forklift Safety, HAZWOPER, HLO (HelicopterLanding Officer), Confined Space Rescue/High Angle Rescue, and CertifiedRigger/Competent Rigger, Certified First Aid / CPR Instructor. COSS, STS, or any otherprofessional safety credentials considered a plus.

General Education

High school diploma / GED required, Associates Degree or higher college education considered a plus..

If offshore

HUET (Helicopter, Underwater Egress Training), Safe Gulf, USCG/MMSRules & Regulations, May require TWIC™ card (Transportation Worker IdentificationCredential), DMT (Dive Medical Training) if required by customer.

Other Required Skills

Working knowledge of Microsoft Office, Excel, Outlook andother data base software. Ability to quickly learn new software applications utilized bycompany.

Must understand all applicable legal, moral and ethical issues surrounding emergencymedical service. Possesses critical reasoning skills and is capable of applying themeffectively in stressful situations.

Displays confidence and accepts the challenge and high degree of responsibility entailed in this position. Must possess leadership skills and display ability to direct others to assistas needed.

Demonstrates effective communication (verbal, written & listening) and interpersonalskills.

Must demonstrate ability to work in a team environment and willingness to assumeadditional or new responsibilities readily.

Initiative

Must have excellent judgment, be able to prioritize decisions and act quicklyin the best interest of the patient. Self motivation is essential. Acts to prevent conditionsfrom getting out of hand or to resolve an issue as they see fit and reports immediately.Communicates as required by Site Emergency Response Plan. Is preauthorized to copewith issues and then report the results of their actions right away.

Interpersonal Communications

Verbal communication and interpersonal skills are usedconstantly with the patient, other pre-hospital providers and hospital personnel, includingphysician medical directors. Must adapt to situations with may involve emotionalinstability and in multicultural settings. Shares opinions, ideas and resources with othersto achieve common goals.

Complexity of Duties and Decisions

Functions at an optimum level in a non-structuredenvironment that is constantly changing. Must remain calm while working in difficult andstressful situations, and stay focused while carrying out the functions of the position.Supervisor reviews progress versus detailed check for technical adequacy and conformance
with practice and policy.

Scope and Responsibility

Works independently and without direct supervision. May beresponsible for supervising individuals or groups of medical providers. Acts as a mentorand provides guidance to less experienced staff. May assist with training, monitoring andcoaching less experienced staff. Models and teaches compliance with all work practices,
policies and procedures.

Physical Demands

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to stand; walk;and stoop, kneel, or crouch. Uses hands to finger, handle, or feel; reach with hands andarms; and talk or hear. The employee is occasionally required to sit. The employee mustoccasionally lift and/or move up to 50 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by thisjob include close vision, distance vision, color vision, and ability to adjust focus. May berequired to wear SCBA (self contained breathing apparatus). May be required to workhours beyond normal work schedule.

Work Environment

Combination of office and field / production environments. Some exposure to wet and/orhumid conditions, outside and extreme weather conditions. Travel to and from customersites. May encounter dangerous situations performing job including but not limited tooexplosions, high winds, hazardous atmosphere, bio-hazards, blood borne pathogens, highseas, and sub standard living conditions. May be required to fly in helicopters and fixedwing aircraft.

Reporting Relationships

Complexity of Duties and Decisions

Functions at an optimum level in a non-structuredenvironment that is constantly changing. Must remain calm while working in difficult andstressful situations, and stay focused while carrying out the functions of the position.Supervisor reviews progress versus detailed check for technical adequacy and conformance
with practice and policy.

Authority

Works independently and without direct supervision. May be responsible forsupervising individuals or groups of medical providers. Acts as a mentor and providesguidance to less experienced staff. May assist with training, monitoring and coaching lessexperienced staff. Models and teaches compliance with all work practices, policies and procedures.

This job description is a general description of essential job functions. It is not intended as an employmentcontract, nor is it intended to describe all duties someone in this position may perform. All employees areexpected to perform tasks as assigned by supervisory personnel, regardless of job title or routine job duties.

Total Safety operates from 176 locations in 20 countries to ensure the safe Wellbeing of Workers Worldwide (W3).

Total Safety is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer and will not discriminate based on race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, protected veteran status or any other protected status.

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