CORE, the recognized leader in occupational medicine, provides an integrated solution for many occupational healthcare needs. Our nationwide occupational medicine platform provides the full spectrum of workplace health services to encompass the entire lifecycle of a worker within an organization. Since our founding, CORE has focused on providing high-quality occupational healthcare services that meet the mission, goals, and values of our clients. This partnership has allowed us to expand into a nationally recognized occupational healthcare provider. Click here for CORE's Overview Video on Vimeo!

We are looking for experienced Water Rescue Techs to join our team. In addition to a rewarding work environment, we offer our professionals the opportunity to establish close relationships with the people they treat, in the place where they spend significant time: at work

To learn more about this exciting opportunity, review the job specifications below:

Position Responsibilities:

• Participates in the water-based search, rescue, and recovery component of the Incident Action Plan.
• Performs swift water-based search, rescue, and recovery operations from shore and in water. As directed, searches outdoor environments or other locations using appropriate search equipment and techniques which may include technical rope rescue, hasty searches, grid searching for evidence or clues.
• Operates and manages a variety of inflatable or solid hull watercrafts used in swift water rescue operations.
• Provides emergency medical treatment within the scope of certification and training.
• Cooperates with and assists other search and rescue resources.
• Properly utilizes required personal protective equipment (PPE). Utilizes, maintains, and performs minor repairs for all issued Search and Rescue (SAR) equipment.
• Participates in briefings, receives situations reports and stays informed of mission objectives and status changes.
• Participates in the implementation and evaluation of SAR processes.
• Performs additional tasks or duties as assigned during a mission.

Skills & Abilities:

• Knowledge of the Incident Command System (ICS), the development and use of integrated action planning concepts and processes.
• Knowledge of search, rescue and recovery systems, strategy, and tactics as it pertains to various disaster response environments.
• Practical knowledge of water based technical search, rescue, and recovery operations such as would be acquired through completion of an approved Swiftwater Rescue course.
• Understanding of water dynamics and characteristics, including hydraulics, hazards, water crossings, and obstacles.
• Knowledge of the ability to construct, rig, and operate vertical and horizontal rigging systems, technical raise and lower systems, and mechanical advantage systems.
• Ability to manage rope as it moves through a system, manage vertically and horizontally suspended litter, and rig advanced anchor systems.
• Ability to perform and control in-water contact rescues including rescue swimmers.
• Ability to operate, manage and maintain a variety of watercraft with or without motors used in swift water operations.
• Ability to provide emergency medical treatment as a first responder.
• Knowledge of general search strategy and tactics, including map, compass, and GPS techniques. Good understanding of technical/electronic search device capabilities, limitations, and procedures.
• Ability to accurately sketch a search area, apply and interpret search area marking techniques for perimeters, alert areas, hazards, etc., and to recognize and identify victim location clues.
• Knowledge of rescue specialist tools and abilities, and awareness of the hazards associated with the various search environments.

Physical Assessment:

• This is a safety sensitive position. A drug screen with breath alcohol test and fit-for-duty exam will be required prior to employment.

Education:

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• Rescue training preferred.

Training Requirements:

• Swift Water Rescue certification required.
• Rescue Boat Operator license required.
• EMT or Paramedic license required.
• Valid driver's license and clean driving history preferred.

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