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POSITION
ANNOUNCEMENT |
| JOB
TITLE: Tactical Medic / Reserve
Deputy (non-commissioned) |
| OPEN
PERIOD: 02-28-03 to 03-30-03 |
| LOCATION:
Dona Ana County Sheriff's Department |
| PAY
RANGE: Volunteer Position |
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The Dona Ana County
Sheriff’s Department Special Response Team has immediate openings for 3
Specialty Deputy Tactical Medic’s. Tactical Medics will be expected to
perform the following duties:
Provide basic and advanced life support for injured
team members, bystanders and suspects.
Tactical Medical Support performed in accordance
with all written and hospital medical control protocols, standing
orders, and operate within his/her scope of practice.
Tactical Medics will be expected to function as a
regular member of the tactical element to which they are assigned.
Assist in obtaining the medical histories of
hostages and suspects to assist in developing tactics.
Maintain and monitor the medical history,
immunization status and current health status on each team member.
Assess, predict and monitor the physiological
effects of the mission environment on individuals and team performance.
Monitor and maintain the mission ready status of
all medical supplies and related equipment.
Tactical Medics will be required to meet and
maintain team shooting qualification requirements as set forth by the
SRT/TEMS SOP for the tactical element.
Tactical Medics will be required to meet the same
training requirements as other elements of the tactical team.
Ability to respond to mission activation in a
timely manner.
Other duties as assigned.
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Application Requirements:
- Tactical Medics must be currently licensed in New
Mexico as an EMT-IV or EMT-P. Must have at least 5 years experience in
a full time capacity with a Fire or EMS Agency.
- Preference will be given to applicants who have
military Combat Medical training or completion of other specialized
training in Tactical Emergency Medical Support.
- Completion certification as "Emergency
Medical Technician - Tactical" through C.O.N.T.O.M.S or the New
Mexico Tactical EMS Course.
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| If accepted, applicants will
be expected to successfully complete required training and assessment
provided by the Department, receive approval from the Department and the
Team Medical Director prior to providing emergency medical services within
the inner perimeter of tactical operations. |
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To receive an application packet,
send a SELF ADDRESSED STAMPED ENVELOPE to:
ATTN: Tom Townsend, TEMS Coordinator
C/O Captain Brent Barlow
750 A Motel Blvd
Las Cruces, NM 88007
For questions call Townsend at 524-8833 or page 698-1472 |
