Medical Standby Team

Volunteer Position Summary:

Education and Experience:

• Must be a current USF student in good academic standing
• Must be 18 years of age or older
• Possess a medical certification (all state and national certifications must be in a Clear/Active status)
  • Florida Emergency Medical Technician (EMT) certification
  • Florida Paramedic certification
  • UEMSA issued or NREMT issued Emergency Medical Responder (EMR) certification
• Possess and maintain current American Heart Association (AHA) BLS Provider CPR certification
• Current EMR students are allowed to be present at the event, but may not provide patient care

Physical and Working Requirements:

By this position’s very nature, and the very nature of the Emergency Medical field, applicants must meet certain fitness and ability standards. Applicants must have ability to lift and carry up to 35 lbs. Applicants must be able to see, hear, taste, smell, talk, balance, sit, stand, stoop, kneel, crouch, crawl, walk, use hands, and reach with hands and arms.

Duties are performed in a variety of indoor and outdoor environments with sick and injured patients. Operation of company equipment. Occasional exposure to hazardous conditions and blood/body fluids.

Uniform Requirements:

Volunteers are required to maintain a clean, neat appearance and be in uniform with ID badge at all times while on shift. All uniform requirements are to be provided by the volunteer. The uniform shirt is provided.

Pants: All-black, long work pants or BDUs with black belt. Scrub pants, jeans, jeggings, sweatpants, track pants, or similar items are prohibited.

Footwear: All-black, close-toed shoes, sneakers, or boots. Cloth, canvas, or similar absorbent textiles are prohibited.