EMT/Paramedic

Hiring Preference: The Kalispel Tribe of Indians is an Equal opportunity employer. Consistent with federal law, the Kalispel Tribe of Indians applies Indian preference in employment. It is the policy of the Kalispel Tribe of Indians to give preference in hiring, promotions, and transfers into vacant positions to qualified applicants in the following order: 1) Kalispel Tribal Members; 2) Descendant or Spouse of an enrolled Kalispel Tribal Member; 3) enrolled members of other Indian Tribes; 4) all other applicants. At-Will Employment: Employment with the Kalispel Tribe of Indians is at-will and can be terminated with or without cause, and with or without notice, at any time, either at the option of the employee or the Kalispel Tribe of Indians. Drug Testing: The Kalispel Tribe of Indians is a drug free work place. All applicants are subject to drug testing at the time of hire and at unannounced times during employment. Background Investigation: All candidates and employees may be subject to a background investigation.

Kalispel Hospitality

It is our expectation that anyone who works for the Kalispel Tribe of Indians lives by and operates out of the following behaviors and beliefs:

CORE PURPOSE

We Make People Feel Special.  Deliver Kalispel hospitality, find a path to YES, and provide a warm smile and greeting.

CORE VALUES

We Take Pride In Everything We Do.  Proudly represent the Kalispel Tribe, anticipate guest needs, and take ownership and put others first. 

Everyone is Welcome Here.  Respect and honor all guests, use sincere “thank you” and “goodbye,” and use guest name whenever possible.

We Choose Excellence Every Day.   Help each other achieve greatness, be genuine, attentive, and flexible, and know the property and amenities.

Summary of Functions:

This position is accountable for responding to calls for medical service for team members and guests. The position is required to provide quality patient care according to Spokane County EMS protocols. This position interacts throughout the various departments internally, local fire departments, local fire departments, local law enforcement agencies, emergency room physicians and others throughout the community.  Performs duties as a Security rover.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

• Ensures compliance with the Kalispel Tribe of Indians- Internal Controls, and Northern Quest Resort & Casino Policies and Procedures.
• Assess and treat emergency and non-emergency patients. Correctly perform clinical procedures within EMT scope and use sounds judgment regarding treatment and transport of patients.
• Understand the requirements, nature and function of the practice of medicine in the field. Appropriately administer Basic life support procedures in compliance with current Spokane County Medical Protocols.
• Maintain a complete knowledge of Northern Quest Casino’s policies and procedures. Work with Safety and EMS Manager in the investigation and outcome of team member work related injuries. Work with Safety and EMS supervisor in the investigation and outcome of customer injuries.
• Complete patient care reports for each response with complete and accurate documentation of patent care rendered. Complete patient release and cancellation forms when appropriate.
• Maintain positive and cooperative working relationships with other health care professionals and pre-hospital care providers.
• Work with all departments in the implementation of CPR, First Aid, Safety training and AED instruction. Maintain all records of such instruction and teach according to American Heart Association standards.
• Ensure that all patient contacts, guest or team member, are kept at the highest standard of professionalism and in complete confidentiality in accordance with HIPPA.
• Ensure adequate inventory of first aid supplies to include al Basic and Advanced Life Support equipment for all departments. Ensure all medical equipment is maintained in excellent working order and scheduled for routine maintenance as required. Record all inspections and maintenance.
• Perform proper documentation of medical inventory to keep within inventory compliance and budgetary restraints.
• Introduce safety programs to team members and teach safety to all departments as instructed by Emergency Medical Service Manager.
• Reviews evacuation programs with each department on a regular basis.
• Perform routine and schedule safety inspections in conjunction with Safety and Emergency Medical Service supervisor.
• Will perform escorts as requested by Security.
• Responsible for maintaining a good attendance record.
• May be required to be a panelist for the Internal Review Hearings.
• Performs duties as a rover for the security department.
• This job description does not list all of the duties of this position. You may be instructed by management to perform other duties as assigned.

Supervisory Responsibilities

None

Education

• High School diploma or GED

Experience

• Minimum 1 to 3 years field experience as an Emergency Medical Technician.

Skills

• Must be computer literate with working knowledge of Microsoft programs and other computer software.
• Ability to pass EMT written and practical test.
• Current Washington State EMT with Spokane County
• Ability to schedule training for all team members associated with CPR, First Aid, and AED.
• Ability to instruct and evaluate all team members in CPR, First Aid and AED.
• Certified American Heart Association BLS Instructor
• Certified American Heart Association First Aid Instructor.
• Skill in Identifying and resolving problems in high-pressure conditions.
• Excellent organizational, communication and interpersonal skills.

Other Requirements

• Ability to obtain and maintain a Tribal Work Permit.
• Valid driver's license (Must be in possession while operating a Tribal Vehicle).
• Available and willing to work any changes in hours deemed necessary for Business Levels.

Physical Demands

• Requires the ability to lift and/or move objects weighing up to 50 pounds.
• Employee is regularly required to talk or listen.
• Constantly requires verbally expressing or exchanging ideas of important instructions accurately, loudly, or quickly.
• Constantly requires working with fingers rather than the whole hand or arm.
• Constantly requires repetitive movement of the wrists, hands and/or fingers.
• Often requires walking or moving about to accomplish tasks.
• Occasionally requires standing and/or sitting for sustained periods of time.
• Occasionally requires ascending or descending stairs or ramps using feet and legs and/or hands and arms.
• Occasionally requires raising objects from a lower to a higher position or moving objects horizontally.
• Occasionally requires stooping which entails the use of the lower extremities and back muscles.  Infrequently requires crouching.
• Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception and ability to focus.

Work Environment

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job.  Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is occasionally exposed to tobacco smoke, moving mechanical parts and fumes or airborne particles.  The worker is frequently subject to inside environmental conditions, which provide protection from weather conditions, but not necessarily from temperature changes, and is occasionally subject to outside environmental conditions and to wet and/or humid conditions.  The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.

Travel Requirements

Local travel is occasionally required.

Disclaimer: Certain Licenses and Certification requirements can be obtained once hired.