The TEEC Command Center (TCC) will be operational in the event of a disaster in Texas that disrupts the provision of dialysis in a geographic area. The purpose of the TCC is to establish communication between ESRD providers, patients and Emergency Operations Centers to facilitate provision of needed dialysis.
Position Description
Qualifications:
- ESRD Professional
- Knowledge of TEEC structure
- Knowledge of dialysis community in Texas
- Ability to work and remain calm in a high pressure, fast paced, changing environment
- Proficient Computer Skills
- Knowledge of Texas geographical area
Supplies to bring:
- Cell phone and charger
- Laptop and power cord
- Personal meds, special diet needs, toiletries, cash (small bills and change)
- Contact list of important persons in your corporation, regional contacts in affected area
Duties:
- Work in 12 hour shifts
- Advise callers on:
- dialysis availability
- transportation issues and assistance
- emergency diet
- triage
- technical issues regarding bringing dialysis units back on line
- reassurance
- Expected callers include but are not limited to:
- Evacuating and or displaced ESRD patients and families
- DSHS
- State & local agencies/ EOC
- Hospitals & field hospitals
- Shelters
- EMS
