UREMS - Student EMT

UREMS First Responder Position

UREMS is a 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 include:

• Remaining on-campus during 24-hour shifts
• Being physically able to climb stairs
• Being physically able to assist in lifting heavy equipment (stretchers) and moving patients
• Being physically able to walk and stand for extended periods of time, carry EMS jump-bag, carry portable radio, and carry a phone
• Completing equipment checks (bags, medical equipment, vehicle, radio, pager, etc) at the start of every shift
• Responding to every medical emergency UREMS is dispatched to while on duty
• Notifying URPD if you encounter a medical emergency
• Staffing University special events, such as football, basketball, and other athletic events
• Strictly maintaining patient confidentiality at all times
• Effectively treating and managing medical and traumatic emergencies according to RAA protocols and EMT training
• Maintaining professionalism and competencies in potentially stressful and emergent situations
• Promoting health and wellness on campus
• Representing the University, UREMS, and RAA positively and respectfully

Qualifications include:

• 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.