Rescue Tech (TPT)

Total Safety•Los Angeles, CA

About The Position

Total Safety is seeking a Rescue Technician to provide technical rescue standby for customer projects, including confined-space and technical rope rescue, as well as first aid and CPR. The role supports risk assessment, preparation of rescue equipment, and planning practical solutions for safe work in compliance with client standards. In an accident, the technician locates and assesses the patient, packages and extricates them from danger, and transfers care to EMS for medical attention and transport. The position also involves drafting confined-space rescue preplans and Rescue Safety Analyses, identifying hazards and controls, conducting job briefings and ongoing monitoring, completing Incident Command System reports, and maintaining rescue equipment and inventories. Work takes place in a combination of office and field/production environments, with travel to customer sites 75% of the time. The stated pay is $23.

Requirements

Certification from California Office of the Fire Marshal – State Fire Training; or proof of successful completion of a California Office of the Fire Marshal – State Fire Training Accredited Firefighter 1 Academy; or IFSAC Firefighter I or Pro Board Firefighter 1 certification.
High school diploma or GED.
Ability to inspect, clean, and perform preventative maintenance on rescue equipment to keep it in a constant state of readiness.

Nice To Haves

Confined Space Entrant training.
Healthcare Provider CPR certification.
First Aid with AED certification.
First Responder certification or better.
Haz-whopper training.
4 Gas Monitor Operation Training.
Familiarity with OSHA atmosphere limitations.
Proven proficiency in rescue operations.

Responsibilities

Assist in assessing potential hazards and draft a Confined Space Rescue Preplan and Rescue Safety Analysis (RSA).
Identify and communicate potential hazards to affected parties; determine hazard controls and emergency contingency plans; and ensure required safety equipment and PPE are available and in good working order.
May conduct general air quality monitoring and recommend hazard controls or personal protective equipment based on the data.
Conduct daily job briefings with customers and workers.
Monitor job conditions and equipment resources, reporting observations and recommendations to a supervisor to help maintain worker and team safety.
Complete daily Incident Command System (ICS) reports.
In an accident, locate the patient, assess injuries, package them for extrication, remove them from the threatening environment, and transfer them to EMS; provide first aid and CPR within the level of training.
Follow handling, inspection, cleaning, and preventative maintenance guidelines for rescue equipment.
Maintain accurate inventories and documentation for rescue-related equipment.
Assist with special projects as assigned.