First Aid Attendant (Multiple Positions)

University of Washington•Seattle, WA

13d•$22 - $23

About The Position

Washington Athletics has an outstanding opportunity for a Husky First Aid attendant to join their Customer Service Team. Husky First Aid staff members render first aid and subsequent treatment to injured or ill individuals at Husky Sporting Events. Their responsibility is to assess the patients and to sterilize, disinfect, anoint, and bandage minor cuts and burns. First Aid staff will perform CPR and administers oxygen when needed. Additional responsibilities include stocking First Aid supplies, cleaning equipment, and responding to medical emergencies.

Requirements

High school diploma or equivalent.
First Aid Certification and Hospital or Red Cross CPR certification
18 years of age or older
Must be available nights, weekends, and holidays
Must be flexible to accommodate time changes
Ability to stand, sit, walk, and climb stairs throughout the event
Required to occasionally lift 10 lbs. unaided
Positive attitude toward taking on additional job responsibilities
Good judgment

Nice To Haves

Emergency Responder
First Responder
National Ski Patrol First Aid
EMT
Medical Assistant/Certified Nursing Assistant
Registered Nurse
Paramedic
ARNP (Registered Nurse Practioner)
Doctor

Responsibilities

Vital Signs (blood pressure, pulse, respirations, temperature)
CPR (both adult and child)
Oxygen Saturations
Complete body exam with level of alertness, skin condition, blood, broken bones etc
Pain Assessment
Airway Management
Treat for Shock
Mental Status
Bandage wounds and stop bleeding
Backboard patients when necessary and maintain stabilization of the head
Ability to provide a proper report of incident and care given to the patient to ALS personnel
Impairment of limb movement and stabilization thereof
Knowledge as to when to get ALS for further care of the patient
Treatment for anaphylaxis
Plus treatment and care for other conditions which require first aid