Emergency First Response Team (EFRT) Training Coordinator

Reports to: EFRT Director    

Hours: 5-7 hours    

Term: Sept 1 - April 30 

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The McMaster Students Union Emergency First Response Team (EFRT) is a group of approximately 30 student volunteers who provide emergency medical services to the McMaster Campus, with an average response time of 2-3 minutes. All responders are certified Emergency Medical Responders, with more senior members being trained in International Trauma Life Support (ITLS), and Advanced Medical Life Support (AMLS). 

Please note this posting will close Wednesday, April 3, 2024 at 11:59pm.  

General Scope of Duties 

The Training & Orientation Coordinator is responsible for organizing the recruitment of new volunteers for EFRT. The Coordinator is also responsible for on-going training and evaluation of EFRT members. 

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities 

• Organizational and time management skills are an asset 


• EFRT resource knowledge required 


• Ability to work effectively as an individual and within a team 


• Leadership and supervisory skills are an asset 


• Written and verbal communication skills required 


• Commitment and dedication 

Effort & Responsibility 

• Judgment required to make decisions about EFRT’s training and protocol 


• Judgment required to make decisions when representing the team to the community 

Working Conditions 

• Some duties can be performed while in the office, on call additional work must be completed at home 


• Support from other EFRT Executive and team members


• Time demands may exceed stated hours of work 

Training and Experience 

• Previous experience with EFRT is required 


• Emergency Medical Responder with CPR level HCP 


• Previous leadership experience 


• Standard First Aid and CPR Instructor Certification 

Equipment 

• Basic computer software use 


• Knowledge of EFRT equipment including radio and first aid equipment 

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Full job description found here 

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