Emergency Medical Technician (Seasonal)

Kansas City Zoo; Kansas City (MO); On-site; USD 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

The Kansas City Zoo is seeking an Emergency Medical Technician to provide essential medical care and support to patrons and staff. This role involves administering first-aid, handling lost child situations, and maintaining accurate incident reports. Ideal candidates should hold a high school diploma and have EMT licensure. The position requires experience, flexibility in scheduling, and strong communication skills.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• EMT licensure from Missouri is mandatory.
• At least 6 months of experience in a similar position needed.

Responsibilities

• Administers first-aid to patrons and staff according to protocols.
• Leads lost children situations and works to reunite them with guardians.
• Assists with monthly AED checks.

Skills

First Aid

Customer Service

Incident Reporting

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

EMT licensure through the State of Missouri

Job description

Under supervision of partnering medical providers and the Security Manager, the Emergency Medical Technician provides professional services to Zoo & Aquarium patrons or staff requiring basic medical care, directional or customer service assistance.

POSITION DUTIES & ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

Duties

Percentage

Administers first-aid to Zoo & Aquarium patrons and staff, according to established protocols and levels of training, including:

• Maintaining accurate and thorough incident reports on each specific medical occurrence.
• Immediately reporting serious injuries requiring additional medical care to partnering medical providers.
• Contacting ambulatory services as requested or needed during medical emergencies.

70%

Takes the lead in lost children situations, working to reunite children with parents/guardians.

25%

Assists with monthly AED checks

5%

*This position may at times be requested to perform other duties or special projects as assigned, which are in the best interest of the Kansas City Zoo & Aquarium.

*All employees must be able to perform the essential functions of this position satisfactorily and, upon request, reasonable accommodations will be made to enable employees with disabilities to perform the essential functions of their job, absent undue hardship.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

• EDUCATION & FORMAL TRAINING:
• High school diploma or equivalent.
• EMT licensure through the State of Missouri.
• EXPERIENCE:
• At least 6 months’ experience in a similar position.
• OTHER MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS:
• Must have valid driver’s license.
• Must be able to work a flexible schedule, including weekends, holidays, and evening hours, in all weather extremes.
• Must be able to work a minimum of 2-3 days/month.
• Must pass a background and drug screening.