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Hours Seasonal Full-time, Seasonal Part-time
Location 2000 ELITCH CIRCLE
Denver, Colorado

About this job

We have an immediate opening for a Seasonal Paramedic.

Must be able to work various shifts per week.

  • Be authorized to work in the United States.

Requirements

For more than 120 years, Elitch Gardens Theme & Water Park has been a family destination, creating memories worth repeating. Operating on 63 acres, it is America’s only downtown area theme and water park. Elitch Gardens is open May through October and offers 53 rides, live entertainment, shopping, dining and breathtaking views of Denver from every angle.

JOB SUMMARY: Respond to park emergencies and provide appropriate care to those injured or ill.

SPECIFIC DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

  • Patient assessments, 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.
  • Will have to recognize the need for special or additional assistance; including Advanced Life Support, ambulance transport, aero medical transport, patient extrication, rescue or other services
  • Will be responsible for appropriately interviewing patients, family members, bystanders, and witnesses. May also be responsible for any Physician contact, patient transfer and referral, transfer of care and follow up.
  • Various duties will include, telecommunications, radio communications and dispatch of resources.
  • You will be responsible for doing Inspection, inventory, maintenance, preventative maintenance and cleaning of grounds, facilities, work areas, vehicles, supplies, and equipment.
  • Understands and performs appropriately under the Emergency Response Plan, including disaster and Multiple Casualty Incident (MCI) operations and management.
  • Infection control, biohazardous 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.
  • Administrative duties may include filing, distribution, computer operations, typing and data entry. Understands, supports and follows the Standard Operating Procedures and Patient Care Protocols.
  • Performs other duties as assigned, needed, or required.

QUALIFICATIONS:

  • Has obtained as a minimum a high school diploma or GED.
  • Possesses and maintains a valid and current State of Colorado Emergency Medical Technician – Paramedic certification or license and completes all requirements for renewal, including continuing education classes or hours.
  • Possesses and maintains a valid and current American Heart Association or an accepted equivalent nationally standardized Healthcare Provider CPR certification card
  • Possesses and maintains a current ACLS provider certification.
  • Has a working knowledge of the Denver Metro Protocol’s
  • Possesses and maintains a valid and current state Driver’s License and park Driver’s License.
  • Ability to communicate well, verbally and in written form. Ability to interpret written, oral, and diagnostic form instructions. Ability to read and understand English language manuals, texts, and maps. Accurately discern and interpret directions, street signs, addresses, and landmarks. Ability to converse and comprehend English effectively. Ability to appropriately interview patient, family members, bystanders, and witnesses. Ability to document in writing, all relevant information in a prescribed format.
  • Hears and listens well.
  • Ability to lift, carry, and balance heavy loads. Manipulate and operate tools, equipment, instruments, implements and etc. to the specifications, standards, etc, of the manufacturer or Patient Care Protocols.
  • Ability to use good judgment and remain calm in high stress situations.
  • Ability to work effectively in an environment with loud noises, flashing lights, confined spaces, low lights and/or potentially hazardous conditions.
  • Ability to withstand varied environmental conditions such as extreme heat, cold, moisture, dryness, etc.
  • Ability to function effectively through an entire shift or assignment.
  • Ability to calculate weight and volume ratios and read small print both under life threatening time restrictions.
  • Good manual dexterity, with ability to perform all tasks related to the highest quality of patient care and with ability to handle tools, implements, etc. in order to perform all tasks related to the duties of Health Services personnel.
  • Ability to walk, run, bend, stoop, and crawl on uneven terrain.
  • Must be at least 18 years old.
  • Available to work overtime.
  • Available to work weekends and holidays.
  • All job offers contingent on passing a criminal, drug, alcohol, social security background check and approval from the parks Physician Advisor.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS: The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

  • While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently required to stand for long periods, walk, use hands, and reach with hands and arms.
  • Occasionally required to sit, climb or balance; stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl; talk or hear; and taste or smell.
  • The employee must frequently lift and/or move up to 100 pounds with the assistance of a co-worker.
  • Ability to distinguish color.
  • Possess normal or average corrected hearing. (Defined as 25 decibels or better in the frequency range of 500HZ-4000HZ considered normal speech frequency range). (If a corrective device is needed to achieve this range, it must be worn while on duty)
  • Requires good manual and bi-manual dexterity, fine and gross motor skills, eye/hand coordination, near vision, hearing and speech.

* This is a seasonal position with a maximum period of employment being twenty six weeks. Hours will vary each week. During peak season hours will typically be 20 to 40 hours a week. The employment period is not guaranteed nor are the hours.