Interested in joining the team?

We currently have openings for 1 pharmacist, 6 pharmacy technicians, 1 safety officer, 2 communications technicians, and 3 IT technicians. We accept completed applications for a specific period, and consider all applications received during that period. If there are more applicants than openings for a given position, an evaluation process will select the applicants who are most qualified and suitable. Contact the team Administrative Officer if you are interested.

In general, our members include physicians, mid-levels, registered nurses, respiratory therapists, paramedics, EMTs, pharmacists, pharmacy technicians, mental health providers, social workers, communications technicians, IT technicians, logisticians, administrators, and other affiliated fields. Membership requirements are as follows:

1. Application must be approved by the Department of Health & Human Services

2. Security clearance: no felonies or other disqualifying history

3. Current driver's license

4. At least eighteen (18) years old

5. Pass an in-person interview

6.  Licensure, certification consistent with position(s) maintained by team member, plus at least 1 full-time year (or equivalent) of experience in that position. Includes the following certifications:

• ACLS or similar: required for MD, PA, EMT-P; recommended for NP, RN, RT
• ATLS or similar: required for EMT-P; recommended for MD, PA, NP, RN, RT
• PALS or similar: required for PA, EMT-P, RT; recommended for MD, NP, RN
• BLS/CPR: required for all medical providers; recommended for all non-medical providers

7. Minimum of Basic First Aid certification within past five (5) years for non-medical personnel

8. Baseline immunizations, current testing status maintained by team member: Td, Hep B, IPPD, influenza (annual)

9. Must have reasonable expectation of deployability within 12-24 hours of notification

10. Must meet minimum training requirements as determined by NDMS and team command staff; (3-4 training sessions per year to be held in Bay Area, and to include participation in one overnight drill or exercise every 3 yrs).

Additional on-line training is required by NDMS. You have one (1) year to meet training (team training/requirements for deployment) requirements.

11. Must consistently demonstrate personal abilities as follows:

•         Compatibility with team members and ability to function with others under stress.
•         Technical competency, subject to peer review and quality assurance measures.
•         Willingness to work on team assignments/projects/committees.
•         Ability to perform necessary physical tasks.

12. Must complete basic team training requirements before being allowed to deploy