Description:
Schedule: Tuesday - Saturday 10A - 6:30P
Dates: 05-05-2020 - 08-21-2020
Agency: National Park Service
Location: Bryce Canyon National Park
Overview:
Bryce Canyon National Park’s Division of Visitor & Resource Protection is seeking a highly-motivated, hard-working and personable student for a 12-week Emergency Medical Service and Search and Rescue internship (Mid-May through Mid-August 2018). Emergency Medical Service: Intern will assist emergency services staff with the planning and response to emergency medical situations. Training for CPR and first aid will be provided if certifications are not already held. Interns will train side by side with certified EMTs and Paramedics. Interns will work to support caregivers and be provided opportunities to help with patient care and receive hands-on training while dealing with sick and injured individuals.
Search & Rescue:
Interns will also support search and rescue operations in the park. Due to the high visitation and extreme conditions, park staff responds to a large number of rescue calls in and around the park. Typically, these responses require a large amount of staff to use specialized equipment to help move visitors out of the rough and steep terrain. Interns will receive training towards a National Park Service Search & Rescue Technician Certification and be asked to support rescue operations regularly. These responses will include searching by foot on and off trail, operating a wheeled litter, providing crowd control, and assisting with response gear. Interns may also receive hands-on technical rope rescue training and advanced search and rescue training.
Position Responsibilities:
This position supports caregivers, assists with patient care, and supports search and rescue operations for the park. It uses specialized equipment to move individuals from steep terrain and other remote locations, searches on foot on and off trail, handles a wheeled litter, conducts crowd control, and assists with response gear. Successful candidate will attend specialized rescue training that involves technical rope work.
Qualifications:
Students majoring in a medical field (EMS, Nursing, Health Science), or an emergency response field (EMS, Law Enforcement, Fire) will be given the greatest consideration. However, applications will be accepted from any student who has the skills and mindset required for the position. Applicants should have an interest in the outdoors and be willing to spend large amounts of time in conditions that may be rough terrain or various weather conditions.