Job Description

Job Description

How does it feel to work on a team driven to make a big impact? Empowering.

BAE Systems is hiring for an Emergency Medical Technician (EMT) / EMT-Paramedic to support at its San Diego Ship Repair site.

In this role as an EMT / EMT-P, you will act as one of the professional medical technicians at the shipyard. You'll be charged to promote worker safety, assist in managing injuries and illnesses, and help return workers to their duties in a respectful and efficient manner within your professional scope of care. Reporting into the Medical Department Lead/Supervisor, you'll champion healthy work conditions in support of efforts to reduce or eliminate health hazards for employees. You'll assist in the administration of the company’s Occupational Health and Safety program, and policy and procedures ensuring compliance with Occupational Health and Safety regulations set by Federal OSHA and other agencies including the Department of Labor, Department of Transportation, Coast Guard, State agencies, and various customer requirements.

Please note: As the EMT / EMT-P at the San Diego site, your support could extend into weekend and holiday hours.

Required Skills and Education

• Typically requires a High School Diploma (or the equivalent) plus a current EMT certification along with 2 years experience in a related role such as an EMT, EMT-P, Nurse, etc.;
• Experience working in an Emergency Room, Trauma, or related EMS environment;
• Flexibility required to support varying shifts as needed (1st, 2nd, 3rd, weekends, holidays);
• Able to obtain and maintain a Department of Defense Biometric Identification System badge;
• Must have strong interpersonal, verbal, and written communication skills;
• Computer skills to effectively work with Microsoft Office and industry-related software applications;
• Ability to support within a frequently changing, fast-paced environment;
• Able to work independently, take initiative, make improvements to the function, and drive Safety and Health excellence and performance;
• Versed in Federal OSHA and local codes;
• Ability to maintain a professional attitude and defuse unsettled situations to create a safety and health culture for employees;
• Must have an overall occupational health background with emphasis in heavy industrial settings.

About BAE Systems Platforms & Services Posting

BAE Systems, Inc. is the U.S. subsidiary of BAE Systems plc, an international defense, aerospace and security company which delivers a full range of products and services for air, land and naval forces, as well as advanced electronics, security, information technology solutions and customer support services. Improving the future and protecting lives is an ambitious mission, but it’s what we do at BAE Systems. Working here means using your passion and ingenuity where it counts – defending national security with breakthrough technology, superior products, and intelligence solutions. As you develop the latest technology and defend national security, you will continually hone your skills on a team—making a big impact on a global scale. At BAE Systems, you’ll find a rewarding career that truly makes a difference.

The Platforms & Services (P&S) sector under BAE Systems, Inc does the big stuff: the armored combat vehicles, naval guns, missile launchers, and naval ship repair…just to name a few. Our employees take pride in the work they do and why they do it. They are on the front lines every day, building our products to protect the lives of those who serve. We may be biased, but we think P&S does some of the coolest work around, and we think you will too.

This position will be posted for at least 5 calendar days. The posting will remain active until the position is filled, or a qualified pool of candidates is identified.

Preferred Skills and Education

• Two (2) years recent EMS / Trauma experience;
• Experience working in a shipyard environment helpful.

Typical Education and Experience

Typically a High School Diploma and 2 years work experience or equivalent experience