Medical Technician

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Summary: The Medical Technician serves as a critical healthcare professional responsible for maintaining employee health, safety, and wellness within our facility. This position combines emergency medical response, occupational health services, regulatory compliance, and preventive care programs to ensure a safe and healthy work environment for all employees.

Responsibilities:

Emergency Medical Response & Treatment

• Provide immediate first-aid and emergency medical care to employees who experience illness or injury during work hours

• Conduct thorough assessments of injured or ill employees to determine the severity of conditions and evaluate the need for emergency medical services or additional medical attention

• Document all medical interventions and maintain detailed injury logs in compliance with OSHA recordkeeping requirements

• Perform systematic on-site follow-up evaluations with employees who have sustained work-related injuries, monitoring recovery progress and coordinating return-to-work protocols

• Communicate with supervisors and management regarding employee medical status and work restrictions as appropriate

Drug Testing & Compliance

• Administer workplace drug and alcohol testing in accordance with established Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs)

• Maintain strict adherence to chain-of-custody protocols to ensure specimen integrity and legal defensibility

• Execute all drug testing procedures in compliance with Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA) guidelines and federal regulations

• Properly document all testing procedures, results, and related correspondence while maintaining confidentiality

• Coordinate with Medical Review Officers (MROs) and testing laboratories as required

Health & Safety Training

• Design, schedule, and deliver comprehensive training programs on bloodborne pathogen exposure control in accordance with OSHA standards

• Provide hands-on First Aid, CPR, and Automated External Defibrillator (AED) certification training to employees

• Maintain current instructor certifications and stay updated on the latest emergency response protocols

• Track employee training compliance and coordinate recertification schedules

• Develop and update training materials to reflect current best practices and regulatory requirements

• Collaborate with industrial hygienists and safety personnel on noise abatement strategies

Medical Services & Equipment Management

• Maintain adequate inventory levels of first-aid supplies, medical equipment, and emergency response materials

• Conduct regular inspections of all first-aid kits, AEDs, and medical stations throughout the facility

• Ensure proper storage, rotation, and disposal of medications and medical supplies

• Calibrate and maintain medical equipment according to manufacturer specifications

• Coordinate with vendors for equipment servicing, repairs, and replacement

• Manage budget for medical supplies and equipment purchases

Documentation & Recordkeeping

• Maintain comprehensive and confidential medical records in compliance with HIPAA regulations

• Generate reports on workplace injuries, illness trends, and occupational health metrics

• Prepare and submit required regulatory reports to OSHA and other governing agencies

• Document all health and safety activities, training sessions, and program outcomes

• Participate in incident investigations and root cause analysis as needed

Additional Responsibilities

• Collaborate with Human Resources, Safety, and Management teams on occupational health initiatives

• Participate in safety committee meetings and contribute to continuous improvement efforts

• Stay current with changes in occupational health regulations, standards, and best practices

• Provide health education and wellness program support as needed

• Perform other duties as assigned to support the overall health and safety mission

Qualifications: 

• Associate degree in Medical Emergency services or related field or equivalent work experience, Required
• 3 years in emergency medicine, Required
• Distribution Center environment, Preferred
• Emergency Medical Technician (EMT) Certification, Required

Work Environment:

This position is located in an active industrial manufacturing and distribution center with moderate to high noise levels, temperature variations, and material handling equipment in operation. The role may require extended periods of standing or walking on concrete floors and the use of personal protective equipment (PPE) such as safety glasses and steel-toed boots. The fast-paced environment involves time-sensitive and safety sensitive operations and may include various shift schedules to support production and distribution needs.

Pay: $24-$27/hr

Benefits We Offer:

• Health, Dental, Vision, Employee Assistance Program
• Paid Time Off; increases with years of service
• Generous Employee Discount on home furnishings
• Professional Development Opportunities
• Tuition Assistance
• Ashley Wellness Centers (location specific)
• 401(k) and Profit Sharing
• Life Insurance

Our Core Values:

• Honesty & Integrity: Acts with transparency, discretion, and ethical judgment. Trusted to handle sensitive information and provide accurate, unbiased insights. 

• (Dirty Fingernail: Takes full accountability for outcomes, not just tasks. Inspects details, ensures data accuracy, and follows through to completion. 

• Continuous Improvement: Actively seeks better ways to improve templates, tools, and processes. Learns from prior initiatives and embeds lessons into standard work. 

• Growth & Results Focus: Understands how transformation initiatives drive growth, cost reduction, and profitability. Keeps work aligned to enterprise priorities. 

• Culture of Leadership: Leads through influence, reliability, and example. Builds trust across functions and supports leaders at every level. 

• Customer-Centric & Boundaryless: Works across silos for the greater good of the organization. Ensures outputs meet the needs of executives, initiative owners, and teams. 

• Operational Excellence: Demonstrates strong organizational discipline, attention to detail, and the ability to translate ambiguity into clear, executable tools. 

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We are an Equal Opportunity Employer and provide a drug-free working environment. While Ashley appreciates the interest of all candidates only those meeting specific position requirements may be contacted. This job description does not constitute a written or implied contract of employment. The company reserves the right to revise or change job duties and responsibilities as the need arises.

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Please note this position is not eligible for current or future employment sponsorship. Candidates must be legally authorized to work in the United States without the need for visa sponsorship now or at any time in the future.