Job Location: Gulf of Mexico
Office Location: Broussard, LA
Job summary:
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.
Duties
•Administers the best treatment and follow-up plan for sick and injured (emergency and non-emergency) personnel according to established medical guidelines; staying within 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 administration of medications.
•Completes extensive written documentation on patient condition and treatment provided. Follows HIPPA privacy guidelines and Total Safety policies & procedures. Maintains accurate patient records for all patients for emergency or non-emergency care. 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 with contagious 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 other safety related classes if certified and as required.
•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 which may indicate food, water or air quality problems. Consults with supervisory personnel and individual workers concerning disease control programs, vaccination programs, and general health/medical questions as they arise.
Education/Experience:
•High School diploma or general education degree (GED); or one to three months related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience.
•A minimum of 2 years direct advanced life support experience working for an advanced life support EMS in a progressive 911 setting, or a Remote Medical setting.
•Experience in general heavy industry safety programs, implementation, and assessment.
•Experience working Offshore and/or Oil/Gas Industry.
•Experience with computers, Word, Excel, Windows, e-mail.
•Certifications as stated below.
Licenses/certification:
•Maintain National Registry of EMTs - Paramedic level certification, state of residence Paramedic level certification, current certification in Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR), current certification in Advanced cardiac Life Support (ACLS) & Pre-Hospital Life Support (PHTLS) also acceptable.
• OSHA Safety, Fall Protection, HLO (Helicopter Landing Officer), Certified Rigger/Competent Rigger, HUET (Helicopter, Underwater Egress Training), Safe Gulf, and/or IADC Rig Pass.
•TWIC card (Transportation Worker Identification Credential)
Physical demands:
While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to stand, walk stoop and bend. Uses hands to finger, handle, or feel; reach with hands and arms; and talk or hear. The employee is occasionally required to stand; walk; and stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl. Must occasionally life and/or move up to 50 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job included close vision, distance vision, color vision, and ability to adjust focus. May be required to wear SCBA (self contained breathing apparatus). May be required to work hours beyond normal work schedule.
Work environment:
Combination of office and field/production environments. Some exposure to wet and/or humid conditions, outside and extreme weather conditions. Travel to and from customer sites. May encounter dangerous situations performing job including but not limited to explosions, high winds, hazardous atmosphere, bio-hazards, blood borne pathogens, high seas, and sub standard living conditions. May be required to fly in helicopters and fixed wing aircraft.
Benefits
Salary is commensurate with experience.
Employee Benefits include relatively standard Medical, Prescription Drug, Dental and Vision insurance coverage on a cost sharing basis with the company, wherein Total Safety pays approximately 75% of the cost for employee coverage and for dependant coverage. The medical program is a part of a PPO Network, but also allows the employee to select vendors outside of the network at an increased co-payment amount. The company provides group term life, accidental death & dismemberment, and short and long-term disability insurance for all employees at no cost to the employee. A voluntary program of group term life insurance (and AD&D) is also available to all employees. The employee pays the entire cost of this coverage, if selected. The company offers a 401(k) Retirement Plan, available to all employees, allowing for discretionary company contributions based on profits. The company pays for all administrative costs under the 401(k) Retirement Plan.
There is a generous vacation plan, holiday schedule and sick-time benefit plan available to all employees.
HOW TO APPLY:
Apply online at Total Safety U.S., Inc. career center. ( www.totalsafety.com) Search for this job by location, complete online application and attach your resume, cover letter, and any other pertinent documents. To be considered for this position, you must attach your resume to the job posting itself online.
