EMT, Paramedic or LPN (PRN)

Medcor is looking to hire an EMT, Paramedic or LPN on a PRN basis to be an Onsite Health Technician in our employer based, occupational health clinic in Chicago, IL. The Onsite Health & Wellness Technician plays a critical role in delivering Medcor’s Workplace Health Management services by performing onsite injury and illness evaluation and treatment at assigned client worksite. The role serves as a resource, point of contact and liaison for the administration and continuous improvement of health and wellness programs for our valued customers.

The hours of the clinic are as follows:

Monday, Tuesday, Thursday and Friday: 08:00 AM - 01:00 AM

Saturday and Sunday: 03:00 PM - 01:00 AM

Wednesday: 08:00 AM - 02:00 AM.

OR

Sunday - Thursday 6:00am-2:00pm

Job Duties and Responsibilities:

• Respond to and provide work related injury/illness assessment and treatment within license scope of practice and according to standard operating procedures and protocols.
• Perform workplace employment screening per client policy and procedure such as conducting hearing tests, administering drug and alcohol screening for post offer, post-accident, and DOT requirements, and coordinating post offer physicals and DOT required physician in collaboration with onsite human resources.
• Facilitate and manage workers compensation cases in conjunction with third party administrator. Evaluate, administer, and monitor both occupational and non-occupational transitional duties and return work programs.
• Travel! With new clients and projects added daily, there is always an opportunity to transfer across the country.
• Collaborate and work with cross-functional partners, including onsite client department managers, human resources, environmental health & safety, and security to ensure the integration and coordination of services are consistent with standardized operations, Medcor patient care guidelines and client policies and procedures.
• Assist with employee health/wellness and safety related programs and events such as health fairs, blood drives, flu shots, biometric screenings, and other health management related initiatives.
• Ensure maintenance and upkeep of onsite clinic and manage supplies and inventory control.
• May provide case management support to additional client worksites to facilitate the delivery of quality healthcare and assists in the identification of appropriate utilization of resources across the continuum of care.

Required Job Qualifications:

• High school Diploma or equivalent (GED)
• Basic Life Support (BLS) Certification
• Valid License or Certification as EMT, Paramedic or LPN
• 2 years of clinical experience in current field.

Desired Job Qualifications:

• CPR, PALS, ACLS (Advanced Cardiac Life Support) certification.
• Previous experience in an occupational healthcare environment.
• Knowledge of health and safety concepts and protocols.
• Experience working with Health/Medical Records including Electronic Medical Records (EMR's).
• Knowledge for Workers' Compensation , Safety Event reporting and health and safety concepts and protocols.

Physical Requirements/Working Conditions:

• Frequent sitting, standing and walking for the duration of a scheduled work shift, and pushing, pulling, lifting carrying, bending down, stooping and reaching to lift or transport items/objects.
• Frequent, lifting, moving, and climbing stairs with a 50lb. jump bag/backpack.
• Safely lifting or moving a patient and assisting with ambulation.
• The work environment is characteristic of an onsite occupational clinic. Noise conditions vary depending on facility from moderate noise to noisy conditions and potential exposure to extreme temperatures.

Culture
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EOE/M/F/Vet/Disability

We are an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, pregnancy, age, national origin, disability status, genetic information, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.