What are the responsibilities and job description for the Emergency Medical Technician (Busch Gardens Williamsburg and Water Country USA) position at Busch Gardens Williamsburg?
What you get to do:
- Provide emergency medical care to ambassadors and park guests, teaches safety and prevention, and provides care for workers compensation cases.
- Assesses injuries or illness, administers appropriate treatment and complete paperwork for ambassadors and guests.
- Administer ongoing care to ambassadors with workers compensation injuries.
- Consult with physicians to make appointments and arrange care for ambassadors.
- Perform daily checks on safety and rescue equipment.
- Report safety hazards in the park to necessary personnel.
- Participate in department training and drills.
- Respond to medical emergencies throughout the park.
- Enthusiastically represent the company by displaying a positive attitude, high level of energy and commitment to quality throughout all aspects of the job.
What it takes to succeed:
- At least 18 years of age.
- High school diploma or equivalent.
- Current American Heart Association or American Red Cross CPR health care provider card (HCP).
- Relevant local/state EMT or Paramedic Certification.
- Submit to annual respiratory physical.
- Six months of related experience providing BLS patient care excluding volunteer work.
- Able to respond to patient needs and make sound decisions.
- Able to represent the company and communicate to doctors and insurance representatives.
- Strong written and verbal communication skills.
- Ability to calculate figures and amounts such as medical doses and shots, proportions, percentages, area, circumference, and volume.
- Able to work weekends, evenings, overnight shifts and holidays.
- Frequently lift and/or move up to 25 pounds and occasionally lift and/or move more than 100 pounds with or without accommodation.
- Able to work indoors and in outside weather conditions (i.e. sunny, wet, and/or humid conditions)
- Able to positively interact with park guests and co-workers of all ages different ethnic/cultural background and/or languages and individuals with special needs.
