Paramedic

Overview:

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.

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

Qualifications:

• 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 ACLS, BLS, and Texas State Certification.

Cedar Fair Entertainment Company is an equal opportunity employer. A work permit may be required for associates under the age of 18. Applicants must be legally eligible for employment in the United States and in accordance with state laws. Cedar Fair also conducts background checks on all applicants 18 years of age and older.