What are the responsibilities and job description for the Rescue Technician - Confined Space / Technical Rope Rescue position at Total Safety U.S., Inc.?
Total Safety is seeking full-time and part-time Rescue Technicians to join our team!
We encourage Firefighters, EMTs, and military veterans to apply.
We encourage Firefighters, EMTs, and military veterans to apply.
As a Rescue Technician, you'll play a vital part in providing technical rescue services for customer projects, including confined space and technical rope rescue, as well as delivering first aid and CPR. You'll be responsible for assessing risks, preparing and maintaining rescue equipment, and implementing practical, safety-driven solutions aligned with client standards.
During emergencies, you'll take the lead in locating and evaluating injured individuals, delivering critical care, packaging them for safe extrication, and transferring them to EMS for advanced medical attention and transport.
Be part of a team committed to safety, preparedness, and making a difference!
Essential Duties:
- Assists in assessing potential hazards and drafts a Confined Space Rescue Preplan and a Rescue Safety Analysis (RSA). Identifies and communicates potential hazards to all affected parties.
- Determines hazard controls and emergency contingency plans and ensures that required safety equipment and PPE is readily available and in good working order.
- May conduct general air quality monitoring and make recommendations for hazard control or personal protective equipment based on the interpretation of this data.
- Conducts daily job briefings with customers and workers.
- Performs on-going monitoring of job conditions and equipment resources and reports observations and recommendations to supervisor to assure both worker and team safety is always maintained.
- Completes daily ICS (Incident Command System) reports.
- In case of accident, locates the patient, assesses any injuries, packages for extrication, removes patient from the threatening environment and turns over to EMS for medical attention and transport. Renders first aid and CPR to the level of training.
- Follows handling, inspection, cleaning, and preventative maintenance guidelines for all rescue equipment so that it is in a constant state of readiness. Maintains and accurately inventories and documents all rescue related equipment.
Skills and Experience:
- 40 Hour Rescue Technician (> 6 months experience), Confined Space Entrant/Attendant Certification, Healthcare Provider CPR, First Aid with AED, First Responder or better preferred, Haz-whopper, 4 Gas Monitor Operation Training, Familiar with OSHA Atmosphere Limitation, and Proven Proficiency in Rescue Operations.
Requirements:
- TWIC Card.
- Rescue Certification.
- CPR/First Aid with AED Certification.
