Student - Emergency Medical Technician

Utah Valley University; Orem (UT); On-site; USD 21,000 - 34,000; Full time

Job summary

Utah Valley University at the UCCU Center seeks an EMT-1 to provide basic to intermediate emergency care during events. You will assess patients, manage care, and prepare for transfer to paramedics, police, or hospital staff.

You will document care at the scene, create incident reports, and keep medical supplies organized and ready. Duties include assisting with hazards and event-related tasks as assigned.

Qualifications

• 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.
• Preferred: at least 1 year of pre-hospital EMS experience.

Responsibilities

• Provide basic to intermediate emergency rescue and care to ill and injured.
• Assess illness/injury and manage care; prepare for transport.
• Transfer information to paramedics and police.
• Document care and create accident reports.
• Organize, clean, and stock Center medical supplies.
• Assist with hazard identification and event support.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Problem-solving

Decision-making

Communication skills

Triage

Rapid assessment

Calm under pressure

Emergency care basics

Education

High school diploma or GED

Tools

Medical equipment

Job description

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

• Before, during, and after events as scheduled and directed by the Event Manager, the EMT-1 responds to emergency calls to provide immediate and noninvasive treatment and care during emergency illnesses and injuries. Determines a patient's immediate medical condition. 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 of any and 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.

• 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.

Preferred Qualifications

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

• Knowledge of emergency medical procedures.
• Knowledge of on-site emergency medical protocol and procedures.
• Basic understanding of stress response and methods to ensure personal well-being.
• Understanding of body substance isolation.
• Knowledge of bio-hazard precautions.
• Knowledge of medical supplies, equipment and terminology.
• Interpersonal, problem-solving, and decision-making skills.
• Skills in reassuring 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.