PARAMEDIC

Job Description

JOB SUMMARY:

Protects company assets and provides a safe environment for our employees and guests by providing emergency medical assistance and first aid when necessary. Also maintains equipment and supplies.

GENERAL REQUIREMENTS:

High school diploma or equivalent and two (2) years’ experience in a position with direct guest contact required.

Currently certified/licensed as a Paramedic by the State of Louisiana.

Must have valid Louisiana Driver’s License with no DUI’s or Suspensions within the last three (3) years.

Must be able to prepare effective written reports.

Two (2) years police, military, fire, police, or casino security experience preferred.

Must possess excellent customer and employee relations skills.

Must possess Alcohol Awareness, First Aid and CPR certifications.

Must be able to work any day of the week and any shift.

Must be able to get along with co-workers and work as a team.

Must be able to read, write, speak and understand English.

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS:

Responsible for the safety and well-being of guests and fellow employees.

Provides directions and escorts to customers in need.

Provides assistance to civil and law enforcement authorities, including testimony in court and other administrative hearings.

Offers first aid, including CPR when necessary.

Interviews, investigates and documents all applicable incidents in accordance with company policy.

EMT must be present for each gaming session.

Must be currently certified/licensed as an EMT by the State of Louisiana.

Works closely with first responder to all medical emergencies for guest and employee injuries and illnesses.

Provides emergency medical/multi-media first aid and determines requirements for emergency treatment off-property.

Ability to handle stressful situations and make rational decisions for the safety and concern of guests and employees.

Enforces all company policies and procedures.

Meets the attendance guidelines of the job and adheres to regulatory, departmental and company policies

DEMANDS NECESSARY TO COMPLETE ESSENTIAL JOB FUCTIONS:

PHYSICAL & MENTAL:

Must be able to physically restrain adults who weight more than 200 pounds.

Must be able to respond calmly in crisis and stressful situations.

Must be able to work independently or with partner.

Must be able to stoop, bend, jump, twist, crouch, grip, carry heavy loads, and maneuver quickly on level surfaces, as well as, up and down stairs.

Must be able to lift and carry up to 60 pounds.

Must be able to push or pull up to 150 pounds.

Must be able to make rational decisions when handling guest and employee issues.

Must be able to see and remember the specific details of incidents and persons.

Must be able to give court testimony when necessary and write detailed reports.

Responds to visual and aural cues.

Must present a well groomed appearance.

Must be able to respond to visual and aural cues.

WORK ENVIRONMENT:

Must be able to work and stand inside and outside, sometimes in heat in excess of 115 degrees or cold as low as 10 degrees.

Must be able to tolerate areas containing second hand smoke, high noise levels, bright lights, and dust.

LAD RESERVES THE RIGHT TO MAKE CHANGES TO THIS JOB DESCRIPTION WHENEVER NECESSARY.