Student - Emergency Medical Technician

Under direction of the Event Manager, provides basic to intermediate-level emergency rescue and care to the ill and injured, including assessment of illness and/or injury, management of illness/injury, preparation for transport, transfer of information, and patient care.

Responsibilities

• Before, during, and after events as scheduled and directed by the Event Manager, responds to emergency calls to provide immediate and noninvasive treatment and care during emergency illnesses and injuries.
• Determines a patient's immediate medical condition and, if needed, coordinates care with paramedics and police.
• Documents the care the patient received at the scene and communicates this information to paramedics and police.
• Creates accident reports for every occurrence of injury or illness.
• Organizes, cleans, and stocks all UCCU Center medical supplies.
• Keeps all equipment in a state of complete readiness for excellent emergency response.
• Assists the Event Manager and UCCU Center team before, during, and after events to identify potential hazards.
• Assists with water and ice for athletic events and other similar duties as assigned.

Requirements

• Must be a current UVU student.
• High school diploma or GED and three years of experience, or a combination of post-high school education and experience equal to three years. A technical or vocational degree may substitute for experience.
• EMT certification (provide a copy with application materials).
• Must be an active member of the UVU Emergency Response Team (ERT) and must have successfully completed the ERT onboard packet and test scenarios.
• Current Utah EMT license.
• Current AHA BLS or equivalent CPR & AED certification.
• Must provide State license number, license level (e.g., EMT, AEMT, Paramedic), and BLS expiration date.
• Must continue to attend ERT trainings unless other arrangements are made with the service director.

Preferred Qualifications

• At least 1 year of experience in the field of pre-hospital EMS.

Skills

• Knowledge of emergency medical procedures and on-site emergency medical protocol.
• Basic understanding of stress response and methods to ensure personal well-being.
• Understanding of body substance isolation and bio-hazard precautions.
• Knowledge of medical supplies, equipment, and terminology.
• Interpersonal, problem-solving, and decision-making skills.
• Ability to reassure patients and bystanders by working in a confident, efficient manner.
• Ability to complete a rapid assessment/triage of patients.
• Ability to communicate orally and in writing.
• Ability to use various types of medical diagnostic equipment.
• Ability to perform standardized emergency patient care activities within established protocol.
• Ability to react calmly and effectively in emergency situations.