Burning Man – Paramedic

Burning Man – Paramedic

Requirements

• Must be 18 years of age or older.
• Must work a minimum of four (4) 12-hour shifts during the operational period.
• Valid Driver’s License and/or Ambulance Attendant License.
• Driving Record must be acceptable (waived for non-driving positions).
• State of Nevada Certification.
• Possess a valid American Heart Association (AHA) CPR card – BLS, ACLS, and PALS.
• TB Test and Flu Shot (within the last 12 months, with documentation).
• Immunization Records: Flu, Tdap, Varicella, HepB, and MMR within the last 10 years, with documentation.
• Completion of ICS-100, ICS-200, ICS-700, & IS 800 by July 1st, 2025.

Responsibilities

• Provides patient care in a variety of stationary (non-ambulance) and mobile (ambulance) settings within the Paramedic scope of practice.
• Understands Royal’s mission, values and quality standards by effectively demonstrating these core concepts in all interactions.
• Provides advanced life support, including patient assessment, airway management, and use of a cardiac monitor defibrillator and medication administration in accordance with medical protocols.
• Coordinates with dispatch to respond on foot or other non-vehicular means to the appropriate location using the most expeditious route.
• Determines the nature and extent of illness or injury and establishes priority for required emergency care.
• Understands all applicable legal, moral and ethical issues surrounding emergency medical service.
• Prioritizes decisions and acts quickly in the best interest of the patient.
• Administers medications within the Paramedic scope of practice as authorized by protocol.
• Remains calm while working in difficult and stressful situations, and stays focused while carrying out the functions of the position.
• Constantly assesses the patient enroute to the emergency facility, administers additional care as indicated or directed by medical control.
• Reports verbally and in writing, their observation and emergency medical care of the patient at the emergency scene and in transit, to the receiving medical facility staff for purposes of records and diagnostics.
• Assists in lifting and carrying patients
• Restocks and replaces used linens, blankets and other supplies as needed.
• Cleans all equipment following appropriate disinfecting procedures.
• Makes careful checks of all equipment so that that medical gear is ready for the next patient.
• Identifies customer service opportunities through effective listening and through an understanding of the customers’ needs.
• Ensures that all equipment is clean, washed and kept in professional conditions.
• Maintains a positive, courteous and respectful relationship with patients, customers and team members.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience working in a solo medic system.
• Experience working with hospital staff and as part of an integrated care team.
• Prior experience at Burning Man.
• Experience working in a close-quarters or communal living environment.