Occupational Health Technician - 1st Shift

We are looking for a talented Occupational Health Technician – Level IV to join our team specializing in Health and Safety for our Cummins Inc. facility in North Charleston, SC. 

In this role, you will make an impact in the following ways: 

• Provide Critical Care: Deliver injury assessment and care to site personnel, ensuring their well-being and safety.
• Manage Health Programs: Oversee occupational health programs, ensuring compliance with corporate policies and local regulations.
• Support Emergency Systems: Actively participate in planning and maintaining emergency first aid systems, enhancing site readiness.
• Ensure Compliance: Identify and address gaps in compliance with health and wellness policies, procedures, and regulatory requirements.
• Maintain Confidentiality: Uphold confidentiality and proper recordkeeping standards, protecting sensitive health information.
• Drive Health Initiatives: Implement corporate health and wellness initiatives, fostering a healthier workplace environment.
• Conduct Health Surveillance: Support health surveillance initiatives and ergonomic and industrial hygiene analysis to reduce risks.
• Promote Teamwork: Communicate effectively with team members and support teams, contributing to a collaborative and safe work environment.

To be successful in this role you will need the following: 

• Optimize Work Processes: Understand and implement the most effective and efficient processes, with a continuous improvement mindset.
• Conduct Thorough HSE Investigations: Perform quality, evidence-based investigations of HSE incidents, ensuring accurate root cause analysis and effective corrective actions.
• Manage Emergency Preparedness: Coordinate and participate in emergency action plans, applying best practices and regulations to mitigate risks and ensure compliance.
• Occupational Health Management: Collaborate with health experts and employees to create and deliver programs that enhance safety, health, and wellbeing.
• Work-Related Injuries and Illnesses Management: Communicate and document incidents according to guidelines and regulations, manage cases effectively, and support affected employees’ recovery.

Education/Experience

• High school diploma or certificate of completion of secondary education or equivalent experience to the extent such experience meets applicable regulations. 
• A two-year University degree from an accredited program in Nursing or related field of study required. 
• CPR and First Aid training required. 
• Significant work experience and in-depth knowledge obtained through specialized training and experience in occupational health or related field.

Additional Information

Core responsibilities

• Under direct supervision of a medical provider (physician), runs on-site clinic to provide injury assessment and care to site personnel.
• Actively support planning and maintenance of emergency first aid system (AED, first aid supplies)
• Manage and implement hearing conservation programs to include annual testing and reports.
• Develop, train, and maintain emergency response team.

Preferred Education/Certification

• Certified Occupational Hearing Conservationist
• Licensed EMT
• Train the trainer for CPR/First Aid

Preferred Experience

• Patient Care Experience >1 year

Cummins is an equal opportunity employer. Our policy is to provide equal employment opportunities to all qualified persons without regard to race, sex, color, disability, national origin, age, religion, union affiliation, sexual orientation, veteran status, citizenship, gender identity, or other status protected by law.