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Disaster Response Technician - Central - PRN
- WellSpan Health (York, PA)
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Schedule
PRN: Shifts vary
General Summary
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.
Essential Functions:
+ 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.
Common Expectations:
+ Maintains certification and competency: HazMat Operations (Receiver & Responder) and Incident Command course (Hospital Incident Command System and NIMS components); use of Personal Protective Equipment, use of all decon deployable and static equipment/facilities.
+ Is able to safely deploy and operate all decontamination equipment, personal protective equipment and stand down all equipment to a state of readiness; work effectively under pressure in a disaster environment; work in a team situation during stressful situations.
+ Provides outstanding service to all customers; fosters teamwork; and practices fiscal responsibility through improvement and innovation.
Qualifications
Minimum Education:
+ High School Diploma or GED Required
Work Experience:
+ 1 year Experience in Emergency management, emergency or disaster response, emergency medical response, decontamination response, or firefighting. Required
+ Experience in HazMat. Preferred
Licenses:
+ Certified Emergency Medical Technician Upon Hire Preferred or
+ Certified Paramedic Upon Hire Preferred
Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:
+ Use of PPE (APR-SCBA).
WellSpan Health's vision is to reimagine healthcare through the delivery of comprehensive, equitable health and wellness solutions throughout our continuum of care. As an integrated delivery system focused on leading in value-based care, we encompass more than 2,300 employed providers, 250 locations, nine award-winning hospitals, home care and a behavioral health organization serving central Pennsylvania and northern Maryland. Our high-performing Medicare Accountable Care Organization (ACO) is the region's largest and one of the best in the nation. With a team 23,000 strong, WellSpan experts provide a range of services, from wellness and employer services solutions to advanced care for complex medical and behavioral conditions. Our clinically integrated network of 3,000 aligned physicians and advanced practice providers is dedicated to providing the highest quality and safety, inspiring our patients and communities to be their healthiest.
Quality of Life
Founded in 1741, the city of York is considered by many as the first capital of the United States. The Articles of Confederation were signed by the Second Continental Congress here in 1777. Its beautifully restored historic district is an architectural treasure. While York retains its farming and manufacturing heritage, at its heart York is a thriving cultural community that has attracted creative talent and innovative entrepreneurial investors from across the nation.
Life in York County offers affordable housing, options for higher education, a thriving arts and cultural community, historical attractions, parks and recreational resources, semi-professional baseball team, fine dining and more - within an easy drive of major East Coast cities.
York County residents can find local employment in healthcare, manufacturing, technology, agricultural and service sectors. (Patient population: 445,000)
WellSpan Health is an Equal Opportunity Employer. It is the policy and intention of the System to maintain consistent and equal treatment toward applicants and employees of all job classifications without regard to age, sex, race, color, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity, transgender status, national origin, ancestry, veteran status, disability, or any other legally protected characteristic.
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