SUMMARY

The Occupational Health Technician provides site-wide leadership and expertise in matters of work-related health to ensure regulatory compliance and promote a zero-harm culture and productivity of employees by developing and implementing strategies, policies, and programs to effectively deliver work-related health services. Areas of expertise may include but are not limited to: medical treatment, workers’ compensation, first responder programs, ergonomics, wellness programs, and family medical leave.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

Promote and assist in establishing a zero-harm culture by developing site-wide strategies for work-related health through collaboration with the business, EHS and other stakeholders. This may include conducting research on the effects of hazardous work conditions or workplace exposures, which may include gathering and analyzing data and reporting findings.
Ensure compliance with U.S. regulatory agencies and professional standards for occupational health care by supporting corporate standards and programs which may include industrial hygiene or hearing conversation programs.
Provide support for issues dealing with work-related health, worker productivity, health and wellness, medical surveillance, fitness for duty, incident investigations, and complex case management for workers’ compensation claims, Americans Disability Act, and Family Medical Leave Act.
Support in areas of ergonomics including ergonomic assessments and inquiries.
Provide routine and emergency treatment of employees' injuries and illnesses which includes follow-ups and/or referrals.
Counsel employees on physical and mental health issues and guiding them toward community resources and/or employee assistance programs.
Manage and administer all work-related health programs including but not limited to first responder, drug/alcohol, personal protective equipment, and new hire health assessments.
With a proactive approach act as the site work-related health champion for all wellness programs in conjunction with other teams.

Assure confidentiality of personal health information and comply with established codes of ethics and legal or regulatory requirements.
Maintain the occupational health offices including supplies, medications, and personal protective equipment.
Other duties as assigned.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

• Current Paramedic or EMT Certification in the State of South Carolina.
• Certification in Blood borne Pathogens.
• Proficient with Breath Alcohol Testing and urine drug screens.
• Proficient in Microsoft suite programs.
• Strong understanding of state and federal workers compensation, family medical leave laws, ADA, and HIPAA.
• Must be able/willing to flex hours to cover all shifts according to business needs or emergencies.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

• Bilingual English/Spanish
• Preferred 3 – 5 years of related experience in a manufacturing environment.
• Ergonomic assessment and evaluation experience
• Continuous improvement experience in a manufacturing setting
• Occupational Hearing Consultant.
• Occupational Health Nurse experience.
• GenSuite experience.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to use hands to operate computer keyboard and telephone. The employee frequently is required to drive, walk, and sit. The employee is occasionally required to stand. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 25 pounds. Physical exertion may be required due to emergency situations such as performing CPR and/or providing emergency medical care. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, and ability to adjust focus. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of the job.