Medical Representative (Part-time) Job at ZooTampa at Lowry Park
Are you passionate about animals and conservation? ZooTampa is looking for a part time Medical Representative to join our team. This is a part-time position and will require weekends and evening shifts.
- Are you the kind of person who is passionate about rescuing, rehabilitating and caring for animals?
- Do you care about creating exceptional, personal experiences with co-workers and guest?
- Do you want to work in a fun and immersive environment where your contribution impacts the mission of the organization?
Who We Are
ZooTampa at Lowry Park is one of the most popular zoos in the southeastern U.S., with over 1 million visitors annually. We have grown to what now encompasses 56 acres of naturalistic wildlife habitats in a lush, tropical garden setting with wide-ranging activities. The Zoo, accredited by Association of Zoos and Aquariums (AZA), offers popular educational programming, fun recreational amenities, up-close animal encounters and engaging seasonal events for which it has won awards as one of the country’s most family-friendly zoos.
Our mission is to rescue, rehabilitate and care for animals; create exceptional personalized experiences that connect people with wildlife and each other in fun, immersive ways.
Our vision is that everyone we touch is motivated to join us in taking action to protect and preserve wildlife.
Join us and become a part of creating unforgettable natural connections!
Position Summary
The Medical Representative is a position with primary functions to provide emergency medical response to any guest or employee with an injury/illness and to interact with guests and employees in a pleasant and informative manner that ensures both goodwill and a safe secure environment. This position aids the public in emergency and nonemergency situations, helps to protect the Zoo property, and enforces ZooTampa’s safety policies and procedures.
Your day to day
Essential Functions (including but not limited to):
- Interacts in a consistently pleasant and helpful manner to fellow employees, guests, vendors, and other visitors of the Zoo and demonstrates the highest standards of internal and external customer service.
- Provides emergency medical response as a first responder to guests or employees with an injury/illness within ZooTampa guidelines by providing first aid, CPR, and/or AED until additional medical personnel arrives.
- Works closely with Operations staff in all types of emergencies.
- Assists in investigations of all accidents/incidents by providing detailed and complete information as required.
- Responsible for providing guest control, including challenging situations.
- Respond to all alarms as dispatched if needed.
- Respond to lost child situations if needed.
- Practice good safety awareness and ensures employee and guest safety at all times.
- Maintains log and writes reports of daily injuries/illnesses of guests and staff.
- Patrols periodically the grounds as needed.
- Additional duties as assigned.
Qualifications and Experience:
- A high school or equivalency diploma required. Some college coursework preferred.
- EMT certification or higher medical certification required.
- Security experience preferred but not required.
- Valid Florida driver’s license required.
- Guest services or guest relations experience required.
- Must be able to obtain and maintain First Aid/CPR/AED certification.
- Must be personable and enjoy interacting with people. Individuals will be expected to provide exceptional customer service to all guests, sometimes in stressful situations.
- Comfortable assisting in situations such as medical and natural emergency procedures and preparedness.
- Knowledge of occupational hazards and appropriate safety precautions.
- Must be self-directing and able to prioritize work.
- Must possess excellent organizational skills with high accuracy and attention to detail.
- Must be flexible and have the ability to multi-task in a fast paced environment while maintaining a positive attitude with the public.
- Ability to follow specific instructions, communicate ideas, and contribute effectively to the department.
- Able to deescalate situations in a friendly and calm manner.
Other Requirements:
- Conducts all activities in alignment with AZA standards and guidelines, all relevant laws and regulations, safety standards, and standards that ensure animal welfare.
- Ability to work in extreme weather conditions typical to west central Florida (i.e., heat, rain, or cold).
- Ability to use radio, telephone, and computer to communicate and follow written and verbal instructions.
- Must be willing and able to work varied and long shifts including holidays, weekends, and specials events as well as be available for unexpected shifts.
- Must be able to work in a variety of physical positions, including sitting, bending, and standing, reaching, and walking.
- Must be able to lift up to 50 pounds.
- Must be able to drive a golf cart.
Part time
Our Perks at ZooTampa
- Pet insurance
- Retirement 403(b) plan
- Employee Assistance Program
- Free gym membership
- Free membership to the Zoo, MOSI, and the Florida Aquarium
- Free or discounted admission to many attractions in Florida
- Discounts on food, beverage, and merchandise
- Discounted auto insurance
- And so much more!
Equal Opportunity Employer & Drug-Free Workplace
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