Student - Emergency Medical Technician

Utah Valley University•Main Campus - Orem, UT

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About The Position

Under the direction of the Event Manager, the Student Emergency Medical Technician provides basic to intermediate-level emergency rescue and care to ill and injured people. Duties include assessing and managing illness or injury, preparing patients for transport, transferring patient information, and providing patient care. Before, during, and after scheduled events, the EMT-1 responds to emergency calls and provides immediate, noninvasive care. The role may coordinate care with paramedics and police and requires documenting treatment and preparing reports for every injury or illness occurrence. The EMT also maintains UCCU Center medical supplies and equipment in a state of readiness, helps identify potential hazards, and assists with water and ice for athletic events and other assigned duties.

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.
Knowledge of emergency medical procedures and on-site emergency medical protocols and procedures.
Basic understanding of stress response and methods to ensure personal well-being.
Understanding of body substance isolation and knowledge of 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 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.

Nice To Haves

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

Responsibilities

Respond to emergency calls before, during, and after events as scheduled and directed by the Event Manager.
Provide immediate, noninvasive treatment and care for emergency illnesses and injuries.
Determine a patient's immediate medical condition and perform rapid assessment or triage.
Coordinate care with paramedics and police when needed.
Document care provided at the scene and communicate patient information to paramedics and police.
Create an accident report for every occurrence of injury or illness.
Organize, clean, and stock UCCU Center medical supplies.
Keep equipment in a state of complete readiness for emergency response.
Assist the Event Manager and UCCU Center team in identifying potential hazards before, during, and after events.
Assist with water and ice for athletic events and perform other similar duties as assigned.