What are the responsibilities and job description for the EVENT MEDIC position at Bannock County, Idaho?
Here at the Bannock County Event Center and Portneuf Wellness Complex, we provide events/concerts. Event Medics respond to medical emergencies and deliver basic patient care, support, and evaluation. This generally includes assessing the patient, determining the proper emergency care, and administering treatment. Must be at least 18 years old.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities
Competency Requirements
Acceptable Experience and Training
Essential Physical Abilities
BANNOCK COUNTY IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER.
VETERAN'S PREFERENCE GIVEN PURSUANT TO IDAHO CODE.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities
- Examines and treats basic injuries within the scope of training and/or refers those who are injured to appropriate practitioner or clinic or arranges for transport to local hospital.
- Provides standard first aid treatment for injuries not considered serious, which may include cleaning injured areas and applying antiseptic, salves, ointments, or bandages.
- Observes event staff with injuries or illnesses requiring further treatment.
- Maintains required records and documentation including log of injuries and occupational illnesses requiring first aid treatment.
- Maintains adequate inventory of first aid supplies; requests additional supplies when needed.
- Maintains neat and tidy first aid room.
- Maintain patient confidentiality and perform all care with respect for patient rights
- Provide basic life support and gather patient data
- For major injuries, keeps the injured person as stable as possible while waiting for emergency medical services.
- Performs other related Duties as assigned.
Competency Requirements
- Ability to follow oral and written instructions
- Ability to exercise sound judgment while working in a stressful environment
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
- Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite or related software as required to maintain records and logs.
- Ability to remain calm and tactful in stressful situations.
- Ability and willingness to work with open cuts, burns, and other injuries.
- Good judgment and evaluation skills.
Acceptable Experience and Training
- High school diploma or equivalent required.
- Successful completion of American Red Cross first aid and CPR courses or equivalent training with another organization required.
- Must possess a valid driver's license in the state of practice
- 1 year of experience in an emergency care setting preferred
Essential Physical Abilities
- While performing the duties of this classification, the employee is frequently required to stand, walk, sit, stoop, kneel, and bend.
- Ability to bend, pull, push, and lift up to 50 pounds
- The job requires hand/finger dexterity and must be able to reach with hands and arms.
- Sufficient visual acuity and hearing capacity to perform the essential functions and interact with the public is required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions
BANNOCK COUNTY IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER.
VETERAN'S PREFERENCE GIVEN PURSUANT TO IDAHO CODE.
Position : 130501
Code : 152-1
Type : INTERNAL & EXTERNAL
Location : BC EVENTS
Grade : FLAT RATE SLRY
Job Class : BC EVENTS TEMPORARY EMPL
Posting Start : 04/10/2023
Posting End : 12/31/9999
MINIMUM HOURLY RATE: $15.00
Salary : $15 - $0