SPECIAL EVENT EMT

GENERAL SUMMARY (THE VALUE YOU WILL ADD TO OUR TEAM):

Acute Rescue employs Special Event EMTs with a passion for customer service, and a heart for helping others at all of our locations. Everyone on our team has a role to play in providing great customer service and quality medical care, so you will get to use your excellent communication and interpersonal skills, as well as accuracy in this demanding role. Best of all, you’ll have the chance to leave every day knowing you’ve helped others as part of a caring staff. Acute Rescue's Special Event EMTs provide basic life support (BLS) medical care at assigned special events to ensure the safety and well-being of event participants, staff, and spectators. This role requires professionalism, strong patient care skills, and the ability to operate effectively in dynamic and often high-traffic environments.

DISTINGUISHING FEATURES OF THE CLASS

An Emergency Medical Technician (EMT) has certification and/or licensure as an EMT and provides basic-level life support under the direction of a paramedic. 

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

Emergency Medical Technician

• Performs essential functions of an EMT-Basic as defined by the Idaho State Bureau of EMS and Preparedness
• Provides and directs efficient and effective medical care to the ill and injured within established medical protocols, standing orders, and company policies
• Provide BLS-level patient assessment, treatment, and monitoring during special events

• Respond promptly to medical incidents within the event footprint
• Assist Paramedics with ALS interventions when assigned

• Operates emergency vehicles and transports patients to appropriate medical facility
• Communicates effectively with necessary parties including dispatch, hospital, police and fire personnel
• Complete accurate and timely patient care documentation
• Maintains records of vehicles, supplies, training and daily work
• Perform standby duties including mobile patrols, fixed medical posts, or ambulance-based assignments
• Maintain a professional presence and positive interaction with the public and event organizers

JOB REQUIREMENTS

• Must be 18 years of age or older.
• Must possess and maintain State Licensure as an EMT-Basic and able to pass an IDHW criminal background check and affiliation with ART
• Must possess and maintain Basic Life Support (BLS), Cardio Pulmonary Resuscitation (CPR)
• Must possess and maintain a valid driver’s license and acceptable driving record
• Ability to work variable shifts, including nights, weekends, and holidays
• Knowledge of rescue and emergency medical equipment
• Skill in performing technical medical skills with a high degree of accuracy
• Skill in understanding and effectively dealing with emotional and medical needs of patients
• Ability to perform basic maintenance of rescue and medical equipment
• Ability to understand and follow verbal and written instructions and orders
• Ability to maintain a professional attitude when representing ART
• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with ART staff and facilities they serve
• Ability to safely drive and operate emergency vehicles and retain Emergency Vehicle Operations Course training
• Regular and punctual attendance is required to ensure timely and quality emergency response services.

OTHER REQUIREMENTS

• Previous special event, standby, or field EMS experience

• Experience working in large crowds, festivals, sporting events, or public gatherings
• Familiarity with radio communications and local EMS systems

• This position has been designated safety sensitive and therefore is subject to random drug testing;
• EMTs must wear Department uniforms while on duty and be responsible for the maintenance and cleaning of both dress and safety uniforms, as well as all issued equipment.

WORK ENVIRONMENT AND PHYSICAL DEMANDS

• EMTs are required to operate emergency medical vehicles, move medical equipment and extract injured persons from a wide variety of situations involving vehicular, industrial and residential accidents, injuries or illness