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10 people are interested
Stop the Bleed& Basic First Aid - Emergency Preparedness Educator
ORGANIZATION: Seattle Office of Emergency Management
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10 people are interested
Calling all EMR's, EMT's, Paramedics, RN's, NP's, PA's, MD's, and DO's!
The Seattle Office of Emergency Management (Seattle OEM) is looking for enthusiastic Emergency Preparedness Educators to instruct the Stop the Bleed program to City of Seattle community members.
The Key Responsibilities are:
- Educate the community on "Stop the Bleed" bleeding control skills
- Transport materials and equipment to training sites
- Attend volunteer meetings
- Assist in coordinating the Stop the Bleed program
- Volunteers must commit to one class per month for at least one year
Qualifications:
- Must be at least 21 years of age
- Possess one or more one of the following credentials: EMR, EMT, Paramedic, Registered Nurse (Current, inactive, or retired), Nurse Practitioner, Physician’s Assistant, MD/DO
- Ability to display professionalism, excellent communication skills, and strong interpersonal skills
- Flexibility of schedule, willingness to work occasional nights and weekends
- Demonstrated experience, interest or willingness to work with diverse populations
- Demonstrated experience or interest in public education or public speaking
- Valid Driver’s License or WA state-issued identification, proof of medical related qualifications
- Reliable method of transportation
- Ability to transport and lift equipment up to 30lbs
- Punctual and dependable - work collaboratively with other instructors
Training will include:
- Observation of STB trainings and Stop the Bleed Train the Trainer courses
- Orientation to Seattle OEM
- Public Education & Outreach overview
- Others as necessary
Please contact Carrie Brazil, Volunteer Program Manager at carrie.brazil@seattle.gov for more information. You may download a Seattle OEM Volunteer Services application here - http://www.seattle.gov/emergency-management/about-us/volunteer
Please provide proof of current WA State License
We look forward to hearing from you!
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About Seattle Office of Emergency Management
Location:
105 5th Ave. S., Suite 300, Seattle, WA 98104, US
Mission Statement
We partner with the community to prepare for, respond to, mitigate the impacts of, and recover from disasters.
Description
Seattle is subject to a variety of hazards ... severe weather, earthquakes, pandemics, large planned events which pose security concerns, etc. The Seattle Office of Emergency Management (OEM) is responsible for developing plans, partnerships, training and exercises to minimize the danger and damage to our community caused by those hazards. OEM does this in partnership with the our community, working with community members, community-based organizations, schools, hospitals, faith-based groups, and many others in preparing themselves. The Seattle Office of Emergency Management partners with other City departments, County, State and Federal governments as well as the business community to recover from the aftermath of disasters.
CAUSE AREAS
WHEN
WHERE
105 5th Ave SSteSeattle, WA 98104
DATE POSTED
May 24, 2019
SKILLS
- Program Management
- People Skills
- Public Speaking
- Safety & Disaster Education
- Critical Thinking
- First Aid / CPR
GOOD FOR
- People 55+
REQUIREMENTS
- Driver's License Needed
- Background Check
- Must be at least 21
- Orientation or Training
- One training (2 hrs)/ month for at least one-year
- Please see body of position description