What are the responsibilities and job description for the Emergency Medical Transport position at Six Flags Great America?
Summary of Job:
Paramedics in an Amusement Park Setting
As a non-transport provider, the primary tasks of Paramedics are to initiate basic and advanced life support care to ill and injured guests and team members, and respond to medical/trauma calls in an amusement park setting.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities:
- Provide basic and advanced emergency and non-emergency medical care to team members and guests in accordance with established park and Region X System protocols.
- Triage patients when multiple calls or patients overwhelm available personnel; make appropriate determinations about dispositions and transports
- Use an electronic tablet for documenting reports
- Complete checks on bags, monitors, drugs, vehicles, and treatment areas before, during, and after each shift; restock supplies as necessary.
- Assist BLS crews on calls when requested and sufficient personnel are available.
- Assist Paramedic and EMT-B Supervisors with skills training of EMT-B personnel
- Safely operate department vehicles
- Answer calls for emergency assistance via telephone and radio
- Perform drug and alcohol screens on team members in accordance with park policies
- Transport team members to off-site acute care facilities for occupational health services
- Maintain a clean work area; perform basic cleaning of First Aid facilities (mop floors, vacuum carpets, empty trash cans, wipe down counters and beds, First Aid van is vacuumed and cleaned; etc.)
- Complete safety ride audits and safety inspections at direction of Safety staff and First Aid Supervisors and Leads
- Maintain a professional relationship with guests and team members
- Maintain grooming standards according to the standard and policies set by Six Flags Great America and the Safety Department
- Adhere to all park labor policies pertaining to breaks taken, length of shift and types of work performed
Skills and Qualifications:
- Age Requirement: 18 years or older
- Education: High school diploma or GED
- Licensure and Certification:
- Current Illinois Department of Public Health (D.P.H.) Emergency Medical Technician-Paramedic License. Wisconsin License or National Registry License must meet reciprocity requirements with I.D.P.H.
- Current American Heart Association BLS for the Healthcare Provider CPR/AED Certification
- Valid Drivers License
- Must meet Region X system entry requirements through Highland Park Hospital
- Obtain and maintain a valid Park Vehicle Operators Permit
- Strong written and verbal communications
- BASIC KNOWLEDGE OF COMPUTERS AND COPIERS
- Reliable means of transportation to and from work
- Knowledge of, and ability to use, all EMS equipment used in the park (cardiac monitor/defibrillator, pulse oximeter, stair chair, etc)
- Ability to handle moderate levels of stress related to high work load
- Safety awareness and general housekeeping
- Flexible to changes
- Available to work flexible hours including nights, weekends, and holidays
- Must be willing to work outdoors in various weather conditions
- Must be professional, self-motivated, the ability to multi-task and have an enthusiastic attitude
- Must have strong teamwork skills and the ability to work with others
Other Functions:
- All other duties assigned or necessary to support the park as a whole.
Perks:
- FREE admission to our park and other Six Flags Parks
- FREE tickets for family and friends
- Discounted Season Passes
- Discounts on Food and Merchandise
- Enjoy Team Member Exclusive Events
