Job Information
University of Virginia Event Medicine Specialist I and II in Charlottesville, Virginia
Event Medicine Specialist II provide advanced on-site medical care during mass gathering events (e.g., sporting events, concerts, or other recreational gatherings). Event Medicine Specialist II work with a multidisciplinary team of professionals to coordinate the response to illness and injury for event spectators and participants.
Provides direct patient care at the ALS level in accordance with Medical Transport Network guidelines and regional EMS Council protocols.
Documents patient condition and all treatment provided while maintaining patient confidentiality.
Interfaces effectively with peers and customers and assumes responsibility for professional development of self and others per department policy.
Ensures that assigned vehicles are cleaned and restocked after each event or patient transport.
Maintains safety as a primary responsibility throughout all aspects of care and transportation.
Reports any safety hazards to the Event Supervisor or EMS Field Ops Supervisor as soon as possible.
Maintains necessary certifications, skills, required continuing education, and mandatory in services.
In addition to the above job responsibilities, other duties may be assigned.
Position Compensation Range: $15.00 - $25.00 Hourly
MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS
Education: High School Graduate or Equivalent.
Experience: One year of ALS-level experience as a released attendant-in-charge.
Licensure: Virginia Department of Health Intermediate or Paramedic certification. American Heart Association (AHA) Health Care Provider Basic Life Support (BLS), Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS), and Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS) certifications. Unrestricted Valid Driver’s License. Emergency Vehicle Operators Course (EVOC) Class II or higher.
PHYSICAL DEMANDS
Job requires standing for prolonged periods, frequently bending/stooping/traveling, climbing (ladder, steps), and driving. Proficient communicative, auditory and visual skills; Attention to detail and ability to write legibly; Ability to lift/push/pull > 100lbs. May be exposed to fumes, chemicals, vibrations, humidity, cold, heat, noise, outdoor climate, blood/body fluids and infectious disease.
The University of Virginia, i ncluding the UVA Health System which represents the UVA Medical Center, Schools of Medicine and Nursing, UVA Physician’s Group and the Claude Moore Health Sciences Library, are fundamentally committed to the diversity of our faculty and staff. We believe diversity is excellence expressing itself through every person's perspectives and lived experiences. We are equal opportunity and affirmative action employers. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, color, disability, gender identity or expression, marital status, national or ethnic origin, political affiliation, race, religion, sex (including pregnancy), sexual orientation, veteran status, and family medical or genetic information.