A well-known tech. company is hiring for 2 Injury Prevention Specialists for its Arlington, WA, location!

Must be a Certified Athletic Trainer.

Onsite in Arlington, WA.

Description:

Our large tech. client is looking for two for health and safety professionals with a background in Athletic Training (ATC) to help support their injury prevention program. In this position, you will be a part of the onsite Environmental Health & Safety Team and will perform both injury prevention and injury management (first aid) activities. This position will work in a Fulfillment Center and report directly to the Site Safety Manager.

The Injury Prevention Specialist will be expected to proactively analyze tasks for potential ergonomic and safety issues, perform biomechanical and ergonomic assessments, provide first aid care to injured employees, and execute other injury prevention activities. The IPS will provide conservative care to injury Associates, but also observe Associates performing their job task and educate them on ways to perform their tasks effectively with less stress to the irritated body part. Onsite IPSs will proactively observe ergonomic practices and educate associates to improve technique prior to the onset of soreness or injury.

• Provide triage, first aid and/ or referral to outside medical provider, if indicated.
• Maintain records of first aid care provided to associates.
• Minimize the risk of injury of employees through awareness, education and intervention.
• Attend and participate at “start-up” meetings to lead daily stretching routines.
• Understand and learn each department and communicate the proper techniques on how to prevent soft tissue injuries.
• Evaluate trends in soft tissue injuries and develop action items to address injury trends.
• Provide daily activity logs to the safety team and senior leadership team. Provide analysis of all onsite incidents on a monthly basis including recommendations on how to reduce the risk and severity of injuries within the warehouse.
• Provide accommodation recommendations related to job placement for all employees on restrictions given by a medical provider.
• Understand and learn each department and job function within the warehouse to fully understand the body mechanics involved in every task. Be actively involved with improvements to the standard work process.
• Frequent “floor time” to interact with both associates and managers, providing coaching on observed at-risk work habits. Attend and speak at daily “start-up” meetings.

REQUIRED SKILLS

• Must be a Certified Athletic Trainer, by either the National Athletic Trainers’ Association or equivalent State Certification
• Bachelor’s Degree
• Must have a valid card evidencing successful completion of a CPR course at the Basic Life Support for Healthcare Provider level (American Heart Association) or Professional Rescuer (American Red Cross)
• Associate will be required to maintain all medical credentials
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office

PREFERRED SKILLS:

• Experience in an occupational setting.
• Certified to Teach First Aid, CPR, AED training.
• Experience with an industrial wellness program.
• Experience working with Worker’s Compensation.
• Experience leading / managing a team.
• Strong customer service skills

About Aston Carter:

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At Aston Carter, we’re dedicated to expanding career opportunities for the skilled professionals who power our business. Our success is driven by the talented, motivated people who join our team across a range of positions – from recruiting, sales and delivery to corporate roles. As part of our team, employees have the opportunity for long-term career success, where hard work is rewarded and the potential for growth is limitless.

Established in 1997, Aston Carter is a leading staffing and consulting firm, providing high-caliber talent and premium services to more than 7,000 companies across North America. Spanning four continents and more than 200 offices, we extend our clients’ capabilities by seeking solvers and delivering solutions to address today’s workforce challenges. For organizations looking for innovative solutions shaped by critical-thinking professionals, visit AstonCarter.com. Aston Carter is a company within Allegis Group, a global leader in talent solutions.

The company is an equal opportunity employer and will consider all applications without regards to race, sex, age, color, religion, national origin, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or any characteristic protected by law.

If you would like to request a reasonable accommodation, such as the modification or adjustment of the job application process or interviewing process due to a disability, please call 888-237-6835 or email astoncarteraccommodation@astoncarter.com for other accommodation options. However, if you have questions about this position, please contact the Recruiter located at the bottom of the job posting. The Recruiter is the sole point of contact for questions about this position.