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Position Summary

Provide first-aid and emergency response for all Grand Canyon West facilities. Assess injuries, administer emergency medical care and transport injured or sick persons to proper facilities. Control and extinguish fires or respond to emergency situations where life, property or environment is at risk. Duties may include fire prevention, hazardous material response, search and rescue and disaster assistance. Operate all emergency response vehicles and monitor vehicle fluid levels. Keep vehicles clean and sanitized after use. Maintain appropriate records and reports. Perform many difficult tasks in hazardous conditions.

Knowledge And Abilities

• Clean criminal background with no felony convictions.
• Valid Drivers License with clean driving record.
• Ability to maintain and drive emergency vehicles and operate equipment, such as defibrillators used in execution of duties.
• Ability to administer first aid treatment or life support care to sick or injured persons in a non-hospital setting.
• Clean and maintain station, apparatus and vehicles. Ensure emergency vehicles are fueled and that the proper tools, supplies and medical equipment are on board at all times. Identify needed repairs or existing safety hazards.
• Ability to work in a team environment, multi-task efficiently and maintain positive working relationships. Work in close quarters during 56 hour shifts.
• Determine best method for attack, control and extinguishing of fires. Use appropriate fire suppression techniques and equipment.
• Duties & Responsibilities:
• Required Qualifications:
• Understand the Incident Command System (ICS) and the fire scene accountability system Standard Operating Guideline as adopted at Grand Canyon West. Responsible for knowing the layout, physical conditions, locations and target hazards of Grand Canyon West.
• State Certified EMT-B.
• Ability to perform tasks in difficult and hazardous situations. Ability to lift heavy loads, pull hose, climb ladders, work at heights and in confined spaces.
• Good oral and verbal communication skills and strong interpersonal skills.
• Respond to all emergency and non-emergency situations. Assess nature and extent of illness or injuries, administer emergency medical care and transport injured or sick persons, if required.
• Ability to communicate effectively both orally and in writing. Ability to give clear, concise directions or information, be easily understood and record and generate reports accurately.
• Ability to provide outstanding customer and personal services while comforting and reassuring patients.
• Perform other work-related duties as assigned.
• Complete and maintain proper records and reports for response situations as well as equipment and vehicles used.
• High School Diploma or GED.
• Nationally Registered Emergency Medical Technician (NREMT)
• Knowledge of Grand Canyon West locations and operations.
• Ability to function calmly and stay focused in crisis or emergency situations.
• Attend training classes and maintain proficiency to keep current certification licensure and keep abreast of new developments in the field.
• Proficient in firefighting skills and EMT skills relevant to National and Arizona State certification levels. Must maintain an EMT-B certification which is Nationally recognized and State of Arizona. Must maintain a valid AZ Health Division EMT certification. Knowledge of aircraft emergency response.