UREMS - Student EMT

Job Description

JOB SUMMARY:

UREMS is student-run organization of dedicated first responders who offer assistance in the event of a medical emergency on campus. Members respond to 911 calls usually in teams of two alongside the University of Richmond Police 24 hours a day, seven days a week, throughout the academic year. Members on call are paid per call out while on duty. UREMS also works extra duty events on campus and are paid for the time working the event. On-duty providers carry equipment bags during their shift and respond to emergencies on campus. UREMS is a subsidiary of Richmond Ambulance Authority (RAA) and works in conjunction with the University of Richmond Police Department (URPD).

SPECIFIC DUTIES:

Members are required to remain on-campus during 24-hour shifts

Physically able to climb stairs

Physically able to assist in lifting heavy equipment (stretchers) and moving patients

Physically able to walk and stand for extended periods of time, carry EMS jump-bag, carry portable radio, and carry a

phone Complete equipment checks (bags, medical equipment, vehicle, radio, pager, etc) at the start of every shift

Respond to every medical emergency UREMS is dispatched to while on duty

Notify URPD if you encounter a medical emergency

Staff University special events, such as football, basketball, and other athletic events

Strictly maintain patient confidentiality at all times

Effectively treat and manage medical and traumatic emergencies according to RAA protocols and EMT training

Maintain professionalism and competencies in potentially stressful and emergent situations

Promote health and wellness on campus

Represent the University, UREMS, and RAA positively and respectfully

QUALIFICATIONS:

Employ proper RAA, Henrico Fire, and URPD radio communication procedures

Be comfortable providing all treatments and interventions required and indicated under RAA protocols, up to the BLS

scope-of-practice level

Ability to perform a patient assessment

Comprehend and carry out instructions

Possess clear and concise written and oral communications skills

Remain alert

Ability to work nights and weekends, in various inclement conditions

Ability to promptly respond to calls 24 hours/day, while on duty

Have and maintain minimum 2.5 GPA

Have and maintain minimum of Virginia EMT-B and CPR certification

Certified as an EMT-B or higher in the state of Virginia

NIMS 100, 200, 700

American Heart Association BLS CPR & AED certification, Red Cross or equivalent

4 (four) ambulance ride-alongs with RAA

RAA EVOC (to be completed after joining)

Previous volunteer experience

Previous EMS experience

Previous work experience

Emergency vehicle operation experience

Valid driver’s license

Must be enrolled at the University of Richmond as a student

Must be able to pass a criminal background check

Note to Applicant:

This position profile identifies the key responsibilities and expectations for performance. It cannot encompass all specific job tasks that an employee may be required to perform. Employees are required to follow any other job-related instructions and perform job-related duties as may be reasonably assigned by his/her supervisor.