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Education Req: High School Diploma or equivalent required. Registered Current Paramedic license in state of residence required. Current Paramedic license in the state of Texas, Louisiana, Florida, and/or North Carolina preferred. Current NREMT preferred. Advanced Life Support (ALS) certification preferred.
Experience Req: Minimum of one (1) year experience as a Paramedic required.
Required ICS Courses:
- ICS 100 – Introduction to Incident Command Systems
- ICS 200 – ICS for single resources and Initial Action Incidents
- ICS 700 – National Incident Management Systems (NIMS) and Introduction
- ICS 800 – National Response Framework, An Introduction
- *ICS 300 – Intermediate ICS for Expanding Incidents (must be completed upon hire)
- *ICS 400 – Advanced ICS Command and General Staff – Complex Incidents (must be completed upon hire) *Required to be completed within 3 months of hire or will be terminated due to noncompliance.
Summary: National EMR consistently seeks talented and hard-working individuals who are eager to assist impacted communities and first responders on an “as needed basis” as reservist employees. Reservists (YOU) are part of an elite, all-hazards response cadre who are available to work intermittently, commit to working when needed, and travel/deploy within 24-48 hours. The cadre plays a key role in keeping National EMR ready to deploy the right people in the right jobs quickly in an emergency management situation. These situations could include hurricane responses, mass shooting(s), wildfire responses, and more. As a company we have responded to every major US incident that has occurred in the last 25 years. We are proud of our record and reputation but recognize we can’t do this without our reservists. Reservists are often retired local, state, or federal civil service employees who consider this line of work as a movement or a calling. Is this your calling? Are you ready to serve?
This is NOT a full-time job. Reservists may be deployed to fulfill any role specifically related to the incident, and deployment roles will be based on reservists’ skills, performance, and experience. National EMR does not guarantee length or frequency of deployments. YOU will be paid for the actual number of hours worked. Pay scales are based on the job classification as determined by National EMR.
National EMR was built on the premise of filling gaps and serving those with the greatest needs in a disaster. National EMR has spent most of our time in the emergency support functions (ESF) of mass care, emergency assistant, housing, human services, public health, and medical services as our core mission areas. Reservists are responsible for maintaining personal readiness and your “active/eligible” status. Reservists will be entering into a fast-paced, ever-shifting, high-pressure environment. YOU are expected to perform well, make informed decisions, and be prepared to work nights, weekends, and holidays.
To successfully perform the essential functions of a reservist, the employee may be expected to perform the following, with or without reasonable accommodations, in accordance with the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990.
Critical Action Items & Measurable Deliverables:
1. Collect, enter, and ensure documentation for medical staff at designated site(s), to ensure all required duties meet or exceed program guidelines and best practices established by local, State, and Federal partners.
2. Maintain confidentiality of health care records and information in keeping with HIPAA, Protected Health Information (PHI) requirements and National EMR confidentiality protocol and procedures and sign confidentiality statement.
3. Perform and supervise, on occasion, medical staff to perform clinic duties as directed by chain of command.
4. At designated site(s), direct, and train medical staff, and coordinate services, following all local, state, federal, and regulatory/agency established policies, procedures and guidelines.
5. Monitor established health care plans for service population at the site(s) within the timeframe established by our local, State and Federal partners.
6. Assist with process improvement in reviewing, writing and updating medical protocols and procedures in collaboration with supervisor.
7. Participate in, assist, or supervise an incident management workforce that will conduct disaster preparedness, response, and recovery initiatives as needed.
8. Be receptive and flexible to serve in a position when responding to critical circumstances which may have obstacles and/or challenges that need to be overcome.
9. Be able to solve day-to-day operational issues and reach short-term performance goals.
10. Support survivors and communities during disasters by being readily available to assist at a moment’s notice.
11. Maintain personal readiness to deploy within 6-12 hours of activation.
12. Update upcoming availability within the National EMR’s mobile application monthly to respond when needed.
13. Maintain “active” status by utilizing National EMR’s mobile application and checking in weekly on your National EMR email to review ongoing announcements for situational awareness.
14. Work 12+ hour shifts consecutively for extended periods of time in austere conditions
15. Direct and train staff in accordance with local, state, federal, programmatic, and regulatory established policies, and procedures in meeting response requirements.
16. Exercise emotional intelligence in the workplace and with those we serve to establish trust and reassurance when communicating effectively and constructively.
17. Be a self-starter, professional, highly motivated, resourceful, and able to work with minimal supervision.
18. Other duties as assigned.
Responsibilities
1. Foster a culture that encourages team members to work safely, identify potential hazards, and report safety concerns or incidents to management.
2. Understand and adhere to the National EMR Policies and Procedures Manual, Uniform Handbook, and Operations Manual.
3. Know and recognize the signs of abuse, neglect, exploitation, and sexually provocative behavior when observing colleagues and clients and implement professional response, reporting, and documenting procedures.
4. Maintain active status within the agency’s web-based learning management system to complete trainings that may be directed toward self-improvement, mission-specifics, or Just-In-time (JIT).
5. Maintain and produce (when needed) all required professional certifications, licensures, memberships, military discharge, and/or Honorable Discharge upon request.
6. Maintain ability to pass a clear NCIC, CAN background check to be eligible for specific deployments, if/when required.
Requirements:
1. Maintain current licenses and certificates required for the position.
2. Adhere to acceptable standards of professional integrity and accountability in the workplace, and comply with all federal, state, and local laws, rules, and regulations in all duties.
3. Provide proof of valid driver’s license and driving record in good standing with no restrictions (subject to review annually).
a. Note: if you possess a CDL you must complete an annual Driving physical clearance and provide updated CDL Medical Card and copy of driver's license as required by law.
4. Demonstrate the ability to:
a. Respond sensitively and competently to the service population’s cultural and socio-economic characteristics.
b. Work collaboratively with other staff members, service providers, professionals, and clients.
c. Maintain professional people skills and non-verbal communication skills.
d. Communicate effectively, verbally and in written form, in English.
e. Work in a fast-paced environment while maintaining control and professional composure and making decisions based on the needs of the program and service population.
f. Maintain intermediate to advanced computer literacy (specifically Microsoft Suite).
g. Be detail oriented and organized.
h. Work effectively and without intensive supervision both independently and as a member of a multidisciplinary team.
i. Perform physical activity such as extensive walking, stretching, and bending, and occasionally lifting up to and/or exceeding 50 lbs.
j. Work extended hours and/or non-traditional hours (Ex. Evenings, weekends, holidays, in austere conditions).
k. Travel for extended periods of time.
l. Utilize a variety of communications systems to provide situational awareness across the response (cellular, two-way radio, satellite, etc.).
m. Accept alternate sleeping arrangements (i., e.g., cots, sleeper buses, bunks, etc...) when hotel accommodation is not available in disaster areas.
5. Must successfully pass a scheduled or spontaneous drug screening.
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If you like to work with people that believe they can make a difference in the world, this is the company for you!
EEO Statement
In accordance with Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964 and other applicable federal and state laws (e.g., the Age Discrimination in Employment Act (ADEA), and the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), it is our policy to provide equal employment opportunity and treat all employees equally regardless of race, religion, national origin, color, sex, or any other classification made unlawful or prohibited by federal, state and/or local laws, such as age, citizenship status, veteran or military status, or disability. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including hiring, promotion, demotion, compensation, training, working conditions, transfer, job assignments, benefits, layoff, and termination.
Applicants must be authorized to work for ANY employer in the U.S. We are unable to sponsor or take over sponsorship of an employment Visa at this time.
