EMT $19.50/HR

Six Flags Entertainment Corporation•Gurnee, IL

1d•$20•Onsite

About The Position

As a non-transport provider, the EMT-B’s primary tasks are to initiate emergency and non-emergency basic life support care to ill and injured guests and team members, assist ALS personnel, and respond to medical/trauma calls in an amusement park setting. All EMT-Bs need to have a strong work ethic and must be able to operate within I.D.P.H. Region X’s EMT-B scope of practice.

Requirements

Age Requirement: 18 years or older
Available to work flexible hours including nights, weekends, and holidays
Education: High school diploma or GED
Licensure and Certification: Current Illinois Department of Public Health (D.P.H.) Emergency Medical Technician-Basic 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 Driver’s License
Must meet Region X system entry requirements through Highland Park Hospital
Obtain and maintain a valid Park Vehicle Operator’s 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 BLS equipment used in the park (pulse oximeter, glucometer, splints, stair chair, etc)
Ability to handle moderate levels of stress related to high work load
Safety awareness and general housekeeping
Flexible to changes
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

Responsibilities

Provide emergency and non-emergency medical care to team members and guests in accordance with established I.D.P.H. Region X 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, vehicles, and treatment areas before, during, and after each shift; restock supplies as necessary.
Assist ALS crews on calls as directed
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 supervisory staff
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