Water Country EMTs are responsible for maintaining the health and safety of our park guests and team members. The EMT provides both emergency and non-emergency medical care at the BLS (Basic Life Support) level to guests and team members in need. Someone in the EMT role must be able to handle high stress situations and have good decision making skills.

KEY DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

·         Respond to park wide calls to provide appropriate medical assistance

·         Assess nature and extent of emergency situations and the need for additional assistance

·         Comply with applicable policies and procedures, SOPs, and patient care protocols

·         Mitigate incidents by helping to control crowds and protect park assets

·         Work in tandem with aquatics staff and direct lifeguards during  medical emergencies

·         Report incidents into TEMSIS/RespondNH and Water Country incident management databases

·         Maintain daily inventory and inspect all park medical equipment

·         Work with Guest Relations to assist guests with medical accommodations

·         Complete patient care reports and other applicable documentation  

·         Follow procedures for infection control, including bio-hazardous material identification, clean up and disposal

·         Assist other departments as needed

·         Other duties as assigned

SKILLS / QUALIFICATIONS / REQUIREMENTS:

·         Must possess  and maintain valid National Registry EMT certification and NH providers license

·         Must have thorough knowledge and understanding of NH patient care protocols at the Basic level

·         Demonstrates excellent verbal communication skills

·         Demonstrates superior writing and documentation skills

·         Provides excellent customer service to guests and team members with appropriate “bedside manner”

·         Ability to work in various weather and temperature conditions

·         Ability to stand and walk for extended periods of time

·         Recognizes and promptly responds to or communicates safety concerns

·         Previous medical experience preferred