EMS South - Paramedic

Kalispel Tribe Careers•Airway Heights, WA

103d

About The Position

The Paramedic responds to calls for medical service involving team members and guests and provides patient care in accordance with Spokane County EMS protocols. The role coordinates with internal departments, local fire and law enforcement agencies, emergency room physicians, and other community partners. It also supports workplace safety and risk-management activities, delivers training, and maintains medical supplies, equipment, and related records. The position must comply with the Kalispel Tribe of Indians–State of Washington Gambling Compact, applicable internal controls and NIGC regulations, and Northern Quest policies and procedures. It requires regular attendance and availability to work changes in hours based on business levels. Management may assign additional duties. There are no supervisory responsibilities.

Requirements

High school diploma or GED.
At least 3 years of field experience as an Emergency Medical Technician, including at least 1 year as a Paramedic.
Current Washington State Paramedic credential with Spokane County certification.
Certified American Heart Association BLS Instructor.
Certified American Heart Association First Aid Instructor.
Proficiency with Microsoft programs and other computer software.
Ability to meet Paramedic standards established by the Northern Quest Casino Medical Program Director.
Ability to schedule CPR, First Aid, AED, EMT-Basic, and EMT-Intermediate training for team members.
Ability to instruct and evaluate team members in CPR, First Aid, and AED.
Ability to instruct and evaluate EMT-Basic and EMT-Intermediate team members.
Ability to identify and resolve problems in high-pressure conditions.
Excellent organizational, communication, and interpersonal skills.
Ability to obtain and maintain a Tribal Gaming License.
Valid driver's license; must be in possession of it while operating a Tribal vehicle.
Meet fit-for-duty health requirements, including maintaining physical health and completing a hearing examination.
Ability to meet the physical demands of the job, including frequently lifting or moving up to 60 pounds.
Ability to work occasional hours outside general business hours, including emergency calls and evening or weekend meetings or travel, and to undertake frequent local travel and occasional out-of-town travel.

Nice To Haves

Hepatitis A and B vaccinations are recommended but not required.

Responsibilities

Respond to medical-service calls for team members and guests; assess and treat emergency and non-emergency patients, perform clinical procedures, and use sound judgment regarding treatment and transport.
Administer ACLS and advanced life support procedures in accordance with current Spokane County Medical Protocols.
Maintain knowledge of Northern Quest policies and procedures and ensure compliance with the applicable tribal-state compact, internal controls, and NIGC regulations.
Coordinate with Safety and Risk Management on investigations and outcomes involving work-related team-member injuries and customer injuries.
Complete accurate patient-care reports for every response and complete patient release and cancellation forms when appropriate.
Maintain positive, cooperative working relationships with healthcare professionals and pre-hospital care providers.
Coordinate CPR, First Aid, safety, and AED training across departments; maintain instruction records and teach according to American Heart Association standards.
Maintain confidentiality and professionalism in all patient contacts in accordance with HIPAA.
Schedule and instruct further-education programs in conjunction with Washington State Department of Health OTEP programs for EMT Basic and EMT Intermediate; document programs and ensure team-member certification.
Maintain adequate inventories of first-aid and basic and advanced life-support equipment, ensure medical equipment is in working order and receives routine maintenance, and document medical inventory in compliance with inventory requirements and budget constraints.
Introduce safety programs and provide safety instruction to team members as directed by Risk Management.
Conduct routine and scheduled safety inspections in conjunction with Safety and Risk Management.
Maintain a consistent, regular attendance record and be available to work schedule changes as required by business levels.
May serve as a panelist for Internal Review Hearings.
Perform other duties as assigned by management.