POSITION OVERVIEW
This is a temporary on-call appointment for the duration of the fiscal year. The Academy’s fiscal year runs from July 1 to June 30 of the following year. Candidates will be responsible for working during live-fire training for the undergraduate program and for the Center for Professional Mariner Development (CPMD), both under the supervision of the Manager of Fire Training or designee. Fire Training evolutions are held at MMA’s Fire Training Facility in Bucksport. The Rehab Officer will be responsible to make sure all personnel stay medically fit and meet all safety standards of NFPA 1403, Rehab by the standards in NFPA 1584 and MMA policies. Individuals may be asked to assist in medical/fire gear maintenance as needed on days other than live-fire training dates.
DUTIES
- An area for emergency medical services/Rehab shall be designated and individual will be responsible for the station.
- Will ensure baseline vital signs of all participants are documented before the start of the training day, then will take vital signs/medical evaluation after each evolution participants exit the training evolutions of fire attack, and search and rescue – includes students and instructors.
- Perform additional medical evaluation as needed.
- To provide medical advice and medical support to students.
- The EMS Rehab Officer will keep vital sign records and make incident reports on any medical issues that occur.
- Responsible for compliance with posted safety regulations including but not limited to Coast Guard, current industry regulations and OSHA/NFPA regulations.
- To maintain an awareness and observation of health and safety regulations.
This job description reflects the general duties of the job but is not a detailed description of all duties which may be inherent to the position. The Academy may assign reasonably related additional duties to individual employees consistent with policy and collective bargaining agreements.
SKILLS
- Ability to work collaboratively.
- Commitment to MMA’s policy of equal opportunity and the ability to work harmoniously with colleagues and students of all genders, cultures and backgrounds.
- Excellent interpersonal, organizational and communication skills.
- Ability to maintain composure in stressful situations.
- High degree of professionalism.
- Demonstrated integrity and ability to maintain confidentiality.
- Demonstrated ability to adapt to changing priorities and conditions.
- Knowledge of NFPA 1584, Standard on the Rehabilitation Process for Members During Emergency Operations and Training.
QUALIFICATIONS
- Maine EMT Licensure
- Required
- Maine AEMT, Paramedic, or RN Licensure
- Preferred
- Experience
- Two years of demonstrated EMS or Emergency Room service required.
- License Status
- To maintain current license in good standing with the State of Maine.
SPECIAL CONDITIONS
- Background check is required.
- Smoke and tobacco free campus.
PHYSICAL/ENVIRONMENTAL FACTORS
- Multi-story buildings with no elevator access.
- Requires frequent standing, walking, and/or climbing and good balance and working in a variety of weather conditions.
- Requires lifting, pushing, or pulling up to 50 pounds of force.