Medical Unit Leader, MEDL

Duties

• Monitors and maintains supplies and personnel necessary to meet the complexity of the incident.
• Maintains security for the medical unit.
• Coordinates with the FACL to provide and maintain utilities, space, and facilities.
• Arranges for appropriate medical ground transport (basic life support or advanced life support).
• Arranges for appropriate air support.
• Anticipates special needs (personnel, supplies, equipment).
• Provides for biohazard handling and disposal procedures.
• Establishes contact with local medical facilities. Uses contact information in developing the Medical Plan.
• Establishes effective medical unit procedures for major medical emergency, non-emergency transport, and patient return from medical facility.
• Obtains a briefing from supervisor, Logistics Section Chief or Safety Officer.
• Provides for the safety and welfare of assigned personnel to the incident.
• Establishes and maintains positive internal and external interpersonal working relationships.
• Maintains unit log.
• Participates at logistics planning meetings and/or safety meetings.
• Determines requirements for medical supplies and personnel needs for unit and place order.
• Organizes and provides supervision for unit.
• Prepares Medical Emergency Plan (ICS206).
• Prepares procedures for major medical emergency.
• Coordinates actions with Compensation for Injury Specialist.
• Audit use of “over-the-counter” drugs being dispensed by medical unit to discourage improper use or abuse.
• Responds to aid requests in a timely and appropriate manner.
• Evaluates unit’s ability to perform patient assessments and care.
• Documents all actions taken using correct forms.

Position Knowledge and/or Requirements

• Background in medical services.
• Current certification as an EMT.