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$16.00 /Hour
CLOSING DATE: Continuous
GENERAL DESCRIPTION OF CLASS:
An employee in this classification is responsible for administering first aid to guests of The Lakeland Center. Work involves administering emergency and basic first aid to guests or employees, maintaining safety standards, utilizing skilled knowledge of emergency policies and procedures, maintaining records of incidents/accidents, monitoring building/guests for safety standards, giving directions, adhering to building policies/procedures and specific event requirements, handling customer questions and complaints. Work is carried out through verbal and/or written instructions and reports directly to the Emergency Services Supervisor, Team Leader and the Event Services Manager.
This is a temporary position.
EXAMPLE OF DUTIES:
- Responsible for inspection of facility prior to and during event for unsafe building or guest situations.
- Responsible for administering emergency first aid to guests or employees at The Lakeland Center as required. Must be proficient in the use of all associated emergency equipment.
- Responsible for ensuring that first aid signing sheets, time cards and event paperwork are accurate and complete.
- Responsible for accurate completion of all medical emergency/accident reports during work shift. Ensuring that they are turned in to appropriate management staff upon completion of shift.
- Handles problems and complaints in a calm, professional, courteous, and timely manner. Directs others to appropriate supervisors.
- Provides special direction of information to guests in regard to handicapped seating, procedures for lost and found articles, restore locations and specific event information as instructed.
- Keeps railings, walls, aisles, stairs and other areas free of congestion.
- Monitors crowd for adherence to building policy standards, i.e. smoking, cameras, food/beverage policies and specific event requirements.
- Monitors facility for accidents and unsafe conditions and reports same to the appropriate personnel immediately.
- Monitors ticketed/non-ticketed events and performs duties as event requirements dictate.
- Expected to follow the established dress and behavior codes.
- Expected to attend event staff meetings, supervisory meetings, pre-event meetings and training classes to keep up to date on building policies and procedures as required.
- Required to perform other duties and job classifications for The Lakeland Center as special and emergency situations or event requirement dictates.
QUALIFICATIONS:
- High school diploma.
- Completion of certification for EMT or Paramedic licensing.
Required Documents: High School Diploma or High School Transcripts and EMT or Paramedic certification
SUPPLEMENTAL INFORMATION:
- Ability to read and follow verbal and written instructions.
- Thorough knowledge of emergency medical procedures and the use of all medical equipment and supplies, building policies and event requirements.
- Knowledge of basic math skills.
- Ability to interact with fellow employees and the general public in a positive and professional manner.
- Ability to stand for long periods of time and climb stairs to inspect and handle problems, inspect the facility and handle emergency situations.
- Ability to lift heavy objects or injured guests as circumstances dictate.
- Ability to stay alert and observant of surroundings in order to prevent accidents and safety problems.
- Ability to handle stressful or emergency situations for guests and personal safety.
- Available to work irregular hours including nights, weekends and holidays.
WORKING ENVIRONMENT/CONDITIONS:
- Requires heavy work that involves constantly lifting, pushing, or raising objects, and exerting 50 to 75 pounds on a recurring basis and exerting 100 pounds of force on a frequent basis.
- The job risks exposure to the following environmental hazards: Bright/dim light, dusts and pollen, extreme heat and/or cold, wet or humid conditions, extreme noise levels, fumes and/or noxious odors, traffic, moving machinery, electrical shock, heights, disease/pathogens, toxic/caustic chemicals, explosives, and violence.
- The job requires normal visual acuity, and field of vision, hearing, speaking, color perception, sense of taste, sense of smell, depth perception, and texture perception.
THE CITY OF LAKELAND IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY/EQUAL ACCESS EMPLOYER AND A DRUG FREE WORKPLACE
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APPLICATIONS MAY BE FILED ONLINE AT:
http://www.lakelandgov.net/employmentservices500 N Lake Parker Avenue
Lakeland, FL 33801-2097
(863)834-8790
[email protected]
Position #8200-2017b
EMERGENCY MEDICAL TECHNICIAN
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Emergency Medical Technician Supplemental Questionnaire
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Do you possess a high school diploma from an accredited school or its equivalent?
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Are you currently certified as an Emergency Medical Technician or a Paramedic?
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Are you willing to work any shift, including weekends and holidays, if necessary?
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Are you willing to routinely report to work by 7:00 a.m. or after 5:00 p.m.?
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Are you willing to work overtime?
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Are you willing to accept the impact that required overtime will have on your personal life?
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Are you willing to submit to a urine test for use of illegal drugs both before and after you are hired?
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Do you have dependable transportation to get you to work on time?
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Are you willing to complete an intensive, comprehensive training program?
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Are you willing to interact with customers who use abusive and offensive language?
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Are you willing to interact with customers who are intoxicated?
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Are you willing to interact with customers who are foreign language speaking?
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Are you willing to ask questions of the customers to determine exactly what is needed to assist them?
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Are you willing to attempt to calm upset, hysterical, concerned, difficult, or angry customers?
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Are you willing to work in a fast paced, stressful environment?
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Are you willing to work in a position that is physically demanding?
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Are you willing to work in and around traffic?
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Are you willing to work in an environment where there is extreme noise levels?
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Are you willing to communicate over a department issued radio, knowing that you are being monitored by citizens?
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Are you willing to maintain confidentiality of department records and sensitive situations?
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Are you willing to follow and maintain ethical and moral behavior at and away from work?
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Are you willing to work in various types of weather including: extreme heat and /or cold, wet or humid conditions, lightning, thunderstorms, high wind, etc.?
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Are you willing to work around dusts and pollen?
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Are you willing to work in bright/dim light?
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Are you willing to maintain personal hygiene?
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Are you willing to report to work and scheduled events in a consistent and timely manner?
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Are you willing to follow safety rules and procedures?
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Are you willing to maintain an attitude of professionalism when interacting with supervisors, co-workers, those contacted during the course of work, and the public?
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Are you willing to respond to requests by immediate supervisor in an accurate complete and timely manner?
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Are you willing to work long hours/shifts under difficult and stressful conditions and with infrequent breaks?
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Are you willing to complete required crew and safety training?
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Are you willing to abide by and support the City / The Lakeland Center missions, visions, goals and objectives, policies, and procedures?
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Are you willing to take initiative in the course of completing job duties and not to rely on others for constant direction and assistance?
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I certify that all of my responses are true and complete, and any misstatement of material facts OR failure to completely answer questions will subject me to disqualification from the application process and / or dismissal from employment. By clicking “yes” below, I understand that once I confirm my application for this recruitment, I will be unable to edit it. I also understand that I must submit a copy of my high school diploma, GED, or college transcripts AND a copy of my EMT certification to Human Resources in order to qualify my application.
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