Amazon - Port Allen, LA
posted 2 months ago
Full-time
Port Allen, LA
Sporting Goods, Hobby, Musical Instrument, Book, and Miscellaneous Retailers
About the position
The Onsite Medical Representative (OMR) at Amazon plays a crucial role in ensuring the health and safety of associates at the workplace. This position involves providing first aid, managing occupational and non-occupational injuries, and supporting the overall wellness of employees. The OMR collaborates closely with the Workplace Health & Safety (WHS) team, participates in safety meetings, and engages with associates to promote safe work practices.
Responsibilities
- Provide first aid support and make referrals to outside medical providers as necessary.
- Minimize the AA risk of injury through awareness, education, and proactive engagement.
- Maintain all records of care provided to AAs.
- Coordinate and maintain the workers' compensation and return to work programs for AAs with work-related injuries.
- Provide daily activity logs and end of shift reports.
- Engage with AAs and leadership on operations floor to provide coaching regarding observed at-risk work habits.
- Maintain a clean working environment and ensure appropriate medical supply inventory is maintained.
- Participate in training and certification to facilitate first aid, CPR and AED certifications classes.
- Maintain all first aid, CPR, AED credentials.
- Work flexible shifts which could include days, nights, holidays, and/or weekends.
- Assist with random saliva drug testing protocols.
- Maintain effective care delivery in emergencies and assist emergency response at the site.
Requirements
- High school or equivalent diploma
- Current valid Basic Life Support (BLS) certification by an approved emergency cardiac care (ECC) provider
- Current valid Emergency Medical Technician (EMT) OR Paramedic Certification from the Department of Health OR the National Registry of Emergency Medical Technicians (NREMT)
- Six months job experience in the Military as a Combat Medic, Field Medic, Healthcare Specialist, Hospital Corpsman, or Aerospace Medical Service Technician
- Current Active Athletic Trainer Certification by either the Board of Certification (BOC) or equivalent State Certification
Nice-to-haves
- Certified to teach first aid, CPR, and AED training from American Heart Association or American Red Cross
- Proficient in Microsoft Office
- Experience with an industrial wellness program
- Experience managing musculoskeletal disorders, ergonomics, and coaching on body mechanics
- Demonstrated work experience with OSHA regulations and Workers Compensation
- Proficient in digital recordkeeping
