We are recruiting for these
professionals in active practice
- Physicians
- Physician Extenders: Physician Assistants and Nurse Practitioners
- Pharmacists
- Pharmacy Techs
- Respiratory Therapists
What Is A Disaster Medical
Assistance Team (DMAT)?
A DMAT is a group of professional and para-professional medical personnel (supported by a cadre of logistical and administrative staff) designed to provide medical care during a disaster or other event. Each team has a sponsoring organization, such as a major medical center, public health or safety agency, non-profit, public or private organization that signs a Memorandum of Agreement (MOA) with Health and Human Services. The MN-1 DMAT sponsor is the Minnesota Chapter of the American College of Emergency Physicans (MNACEP).
DMATs are designed to be a rapid-response element to supplement local medical care until other Federal or contract resources can be mobilized, or the situation is resolved. DMATs deploy, for up to two weeks, to disaster sites with sufficient supplies and equipment to sustain themselves for a period of 72 hours while providing medical care at a fixed or temporary medical care site.
In mass casualty incidents, their responsibilities may include triaging patients, providing high-quality medical care despite the adverse and austere environment often found at a disaster site, and preparing patients for evacuation. DMATs are designed to be a rapid-response element to supplement local medical care until other Federal or contract resources can be mobilized, or the situation is resolved.
Under the rare circumstance that disaster victims are evacuated to a different locale to receive definitive medical care, DMATs may be activated to support patient reception and disposition of patients to hospitals. DMATs are principally a community resource available to support local, regional, and State requirements. However, as a National resource they can be federalized
DMAT members are required to maintain appropriate certifications and licensure within their discipline. When members are activated as intermittent federal employees, licensure and certification is recognized by all States. Additionally, DMAT members are paid while serving as part-time federal employees, have the protection of the Federal Tort Claims Act in which the Federal Government becomes the defendant in the event of a malpractice claim, federal workman compensation and USSERA coverage.
Applications NDMS limits the number of team personnel at each position. We are currently recruiting physicians, physician extenders (NPs and PAs), respiratory therapists, pharmacists and pharmacy technicians. Applicants must be actively employed in their fields and have been licensed and employed full-time for at least one year. You can go to our contact page and call or write the appropriate group leader or the Team Commander to express your interest in joining the team.
Acceptance of members to the team is based upon interest, experience, references, and need for personnel in the applicant’s area of expertise. MN-1 DMAT does not discriminate on the basis of age, race, religion, sex, or sexual orientation.
However, there are "Deployment Criteria" that must be met prior to deploying to a disaster. This includes online computer training, documentation of required immunizations, and attending a Field Training Exercise. We require a minimum two year commitment as well.
Thank you for your interest in joining our team.
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