Location: US-WV-Charles Town
An individual could be successful if they possess the following.
Your daily responsibilities include:
- comply with all applicable rules and regulations of the West Virginia Racing Commission
- comply with all rules and regulations of the West Virginia Department of Health & Human Resources, Office of EMS
- comply with the Sop’s of the Hollywood Casino at Charles Town Races EMS Department
- comply with the Exposure Control Policies for Blood-borne and Air-borne Pathogens
- attend all mandatory EMS Department meetings and training classes
- conduct patient care equipment inspections and ensure proper stocking at the beginning of each shift
- clean and/or decontaminate durable patient care equipment
- clean and or decontaminate the ambulances as needed
- restock expendable supplies and disposable equipment utilized for patient care immediately after the incident
- perform assessments and treatment of trauma and medical patients in accordance with the current West Virginia BLS Protocols
- perform appropriate basic interventions for trauma and medical patients in accordance with current West Virginia BLS Protocols
- operate telephone and radio communications equipment effectively to transmit patient information to the appropriate care facility
- operate radio equipment to maintain contact with Security Control
- provide verbal reports of patient interactions and conditions to incoming EMS units, receiving facilities, doctors and nurses involved in the patients care
- maintain patient confidentiality
- provide written documentation of patient care assessments, conditions, interventions and outcome on West Virginia run report prior to leaving the hospital.
- provide written documentation of exposures to blood or body fluids immediately as per Hollywood Casino at Charles Town Races Exposure Control Policy
- assist EMS Department Staff when requested within the EMT-B scope of practice
- work with other licensed EMS agencies as needed for our operation or in an MCI situation
- work longer than scheduled shifts as situations may dictate
- all other duties as assigned
To be successful in this position it will require the following skill set:
- be at least 21 years of age and 1 year released independent practice on your own
- possess and maintain current certification by the West Virginia Department of Health, Office of EMS as an Emergency Medical Technician - Basic (EMT-B)
- possess and maintain current certification in Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR) at the Healthcare Provider level
- possess and maintain current certification in Pediatric Education for Prehospital Professionals (PEPP) at the basic provider level
- possess and maintain current certification in Basic Trauma Life Support (BTLS) at the basic provider level.
- possess and maintain a valid motor vehicle operator’s license
- possess and maintain West Virginia certification in Emergency Vehicle Operators Course (EVOC)
- possess and maintain WV MCI I & II
- have good working knowledge of the Incident Command System
- possess and maintain a valid motor vehicle operator’s license
- be eligible for licensing by the West Virginia Racing Commission
- On a regular basis be able to: has vision of 20/20 or correctable to20/20
- see standard visual warning signals, be able to distinguish fine print such as labels and observe the signs of closed or open wounds, and see EKG tracings on heart monitor and paper strip recording
- distinguish between colors including shades of blue, red, yellow and green
- hear, including vocalized medical history by patients, standard audible warning signals, radio and telephone communications, stethoscope auscultation of blood pressures and breath sounds
- speaks, reads and writes the English language to communicate with patients,fellow EMT’s and medical staff
- reaches across an ambulance gurney or above their head, stretch and grasps objects with hands
- stand, sit or kneel for periods of 10 minutes or longer
- lifts objects weighing up to 50 lbs alone
- lifts objects weighing up to 150 lbs. or heavier with one partner of equal size and strength
- lifts objects weighing in excess of 150 lbs. or heavier working with 3-4 partners of equal size and strength
- The individual in this position will be exposed:On an occasional basis to:
- inclement weather such as snow, winds, rain, lighting, and ice.
- airborne particles such as dust, pollen, and animal hair.
- controlled, loose, injured, or panicked thoroughbred horses.
- in the back of the ambulance during transports
- loud noises such as ambulance sirens and horns
- large crowds
- participate in an approved infection control training program to include a review of the PNGI-Charles Town Races Exposure Control Policy for Blood-borne and Air-borne Pathogens
- participate in a “Driver’s Training Road Course” under the direct supervision of an approved driver of Charles Town Races & Slots emergency vehicles and the Squad Training Officer
- perform a duty-shift vehicle inspection of the ambulance including completion of daily vehicle maintenance log and patient care equipment/supplies checklists
- participate in an orientation to the EMS Department equipment and supplies and their locations
- review with the EMS Manger, the current West Virginia Racing Commission Rules & Regulations, the Charles Town Races & Slots EMS Department’s Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs), and West Virginia EMS BLS Protocols
Something to leave you with:
Penn National Gaming is more than you may
realize. We have properties throughout the United States and Canada and
are embarking on an aggressive growth mode. Our departments and areas of
opportunity are ideal for just about any skill set. And our
company-wide commitment to making sure our guests smile as much as we do
means you’ll enjoy a fun working environment.
