Disaster Response Technician - West - PRN
About The Position
Provides support to the response and recovery efforts of the Hospital Emergency Management Department and Disaster Response Team (DRT), which includes mitigation and training support to the Director, Manager, Team Leader and Coordinators of Emergency Management and the emergency management program. Responds during an emergency situation as required; serves as an active member of the department's DRT and supports the DRT for any local disaster or relief operation. Supports the functions of the DRT in a state of positive preparedness, readiness and response capabilities through didactic and practical training exercises as well as team meetings, details and drills and exercises.
Requirements
- High School Diploma or GED
- 1 year Experience in Emergency management, emergency or disaster response, emergency medical response, decontamination response, or firefighting.
- Experience in HazMat.
- Use of PPE (APR-SCBA).
Nice To Haves
- Certified Emergency Medical Technician Upon Hire
- Certified Paramedic Upon Hire
Responsibilities
- Responds to decontamination alerts (hospital, mutual aid, community or regional responses) and disaster alerts (surge capacity, triage, and evacuation).
- Assists with stores and maintenance of decon room, truck and trailer which includes contents of each.
- Attends monthly DRT meetings, DRT training; Participates in drills and exercises as scheduled.
- Assists with disaster preparedness and response initiatives as scheduled.
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What This Job Offers
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
High school or GED
