| Disaster Health Services Volunteer |
| Department: |
Disaster Planning & Response |
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| Location: |
520 West 49th Street
New York, NY 10019 |
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| Responsibilities: |
Attends to Red Cross clients with health issues caused or aggravated by disasters including assistance with medications, medical equipment, treatment, and health recovery information. Specific medical responsibility to be determined later in the volunteer’s training. |
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| Qualifications: |
Must possess a current state license and/or certification (i.e. LPN, RN, NP, MD, PA, EMT or Paramedic
Strong clinical skills
Strong written and oral communications skills required
Strong interpersonal skills required
Must work well under pressure and adverse conditions
Current First Aid and BCLS (Basic Cardiac Life Support) |
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| Time Commitment: |
One 6 – 8 hour shift per month, ability to work an 8 – 12 hour shift in the event of a large-scale disaster. |
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| How to Apply: |
Register for Volunteer Orientation |
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