Paramedic

Six Flags Entertainment Corporation•Arlington, TX

41d

About The Position

Patient assessment, including physical examination and First Aid and Basic Life Support including airway management, ventilator support, circulatory and shock management, clinical assessment, orthopedic care, medication administration, obstetrics, medical and trauma care and patient extrication and safety.

Requirements

Must be currently certified by TDH as EMT-B or Licensed Paramedic.
Must be in good standing with TDH.
Must have current CPR (BLS Provider) certification
Must have good communication and leadership skills.
Must be able to perform duties listed in the job description.
Texas drivers’ license required.
Must have American Red Cross ACLS, BLS, and Texas State Certification.

Responsibilities

Patient assessment, including physical examination and First Aid and Basic Life Support including airway management, ventilator support, circulatory and shock management, clinical assessment, orthopedic care, medication administration, obstetrics, medical and trauma care and patient extrication and safety
Paramedic care is limited to intravenous therapy, endotracheal intubation, defibrillation, and drug administration where approved and authorized by the company and the park medical director.
Recognizes the need for special or additional assistance, including Advanced Life Support, ambulance transport, aero-medical transport, patient extrication, rescue or other services.
Acts in the best interest of the patient
Physician contact, patient transfer and referral, transfer of care and follow up
Telecommunication, radio communications and dispatch of resources
Information gathering, reporting and documentation according to established procedures
Employee, peer, and public interaction
Inspection, inventory, maintenance, preventative maintenance and cleaning of grounds, facilities, work areas, vehicles, supplies, and equipment
Safety awareness and reporting
Understands and performs appropriately under the Emergency Response Plan, including disaster and Multiple Casualty Incident (MCI) operations and management
Infection control, biohazards material identification, clean up and disposal
Basic identification of hazardous atmospheres, materials, and incidents
Vehicle operations, emergency vehicle operations, and defensive driving, including driving and operating ambulances and other vehicles in a safe manner and is familiar with park and local geography, along with the routes of response.
Administrative duties may include filling, distribution, computer operations, typing and data entry
Understands, supports, and follows the Standard Operating Procedures and Patient Care Protocols
Attends mandatory meetings, training and education.
May assist other personnel with their duties
Must remain alert, helpful, and courteous at all times
Promotes a professional environment
Conduct Park Safe Behavior Samplings and other park related audits
Complete monthly inspections on all Six Flags Fiesta Texas facilities
Conduct safety training as needed
Promote safe activity
Complete safety reports and logs
Follow-up on recognized safety issues
Assist Rides with ride unloads as needed
Complete Fire System Checks
Work closely with all Fiesta Texas Team members and management staff
Maintains a clean and safe working environment
Maintaining park compliance with O.S.H.A. regulations
Adheres to all park employee regulations as stated in the Team Member handbook
Follows delegated tasks as assigned by the Safety Manager and Supervisor, or as stated in policy
Performs other duties as assigned, needed, or required
This position may have potential exposure to blood, bodily fluids, other potentially infectious materials and communicable diseases