Event Specialist I - Emergency Services (SEMM) - Wage

UVA Health • Charlottesville, VA

2d • $17 - $25

About The Position

Event Medicine Specialists I provide on-site medical care during mass gathering events, such as sporting events, concerts, and other recreational gatherings. They work with a multidisciplinary team to coordinate responses to illness and injury involving event spectators and participants.

The role provides direct patient care at the BLS level in accordance with Medical Transport Network guidelines and regional EMS Council protocols. It also includes documenting patient conditions and treatment while protecting confidentiality, maintaining safety during care and transportation, and keeping assigned vehicles clean and restocked after each event or patient transport. Specialists report safety hazards promptly, maintain required certifications and skills, complete continuing education and mandatory in-services, and support their own and others’ professional development. Other duties may be assigned.

Requirements

• High school graduate or equivalent.
• One year of BLS-level experience as a released attendant-in-charge.
• Virginia Department of Health Emergency Medical Technician (EMT) or Advanced EMT (AEMT) certification.
• American Heart Association (AHA) Health Care Provider Basic Life Support (BLS) certification.
• Unrestricted valid Virginia driver's license and at least two years of driving experience.
• Emergency Vehicle Operators Course (EVOC) Class II or higher within 90 days of hire.
• Ability to stand for prolonged periods; frequently bend, stoop, travel, climb ladders or steps, and drive.
• Proficient communication, auditory, and visual skills; attention to detail; and ability to write legibly.
• Ability to lift, push, or pull more than 100 pounds.

Responsibilities

• Provide direct patient care at the BLS level in accordance with Medical Transport Network guidelines and regional EMS Council protocols.
• Document patient conditions and all treatment provided while maintaining patient confidentiality.
• Interface effectively with peers and customers and take responsibility for professional development of self and others in accordance with department policy.
• Clean and restock assigned vehicles after each event or patient transport.
• Maintain safety as a primary responsibility throughout care and transportation.
• Report safety hazards to the Event Supervisor or EMS Field Ops Supervisor as soon as possible.
• Maintain necessary certifications and skills, and complete required continuing education and mandatory in-services.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED