Medical Standby Team

UEMSA offers First Aid stand-by services at USF sanctioned events up to activation of the Medical Response Unit (MRU) and 911 EMS system for clients at the event location.

All medical standby events are staffed by nationally and/or state certified Emergency Medical Responders (EMRs), Emergency Medical Technicians (EMTs), and Paramedics.

Volunteer Position Summary:

General Requirments:

Must be a current USF student in good academic standing.
Must be 18 years of age or older.

Licensure Requirements:

Medical Certification – Possess and maintain one of the following that is in a Clear/Active and not expired status:
- Emergency Medical Responder (EMR) – UEMSA or NREMT issued only. Become one today!
- Florida Emergency Medical Technician (EMT)**
- Florida Paramedic**
CPR Certification
- American Heart Association (AHA) BLS CPR. Red Cross and other agency certifications are not accepted.

**ATTENTION: If you (1) have recently completed EMT/Paramedic school or (2) have an EMT/Paramedic license/certification from another state, or (3) only have an EMT/Paramedic NREMT certification, you will need to obtain a Florida license prior to applying. More information about Florida licensing can be found here. If you have applied for a Florida license and are in the process of waiting for Florida Health to issue the license, you may NOT submit an application.

There are no exceptions to these general or licensure requirements. If you do not satisfy all requirements, do not apply.

Physical Demands and Working Conditions:

Physical Requirements: By this position’s very nature, and the very nature of the Emergency Medical Services field, applicants must meet certain fitness and ability standards.

- Applicants must have ability to:
  - Lift and carry up to 50 pounds.
  - See, hear, talk, balance, sit, stand, stoop, kneel, crouch, crawl, walk, use hands, and reach with hands and arms.

Working Conditions: Duties are performed in a variety of indoor and outdoor environments with sick and injured patients. There may be exposure to hazardous conditions and blood/bodily fluids.

Travel: No outside campus travel via personal vehicle is required while on duty.

Uniform Requirements:

Volunteers are required to maintain a clean, neat appearance and be in uniform at all times while on shift.

The uniform shirt is provided. All other uniform requirements are to be provided by the volunteer. Restrictions are in place due to workplace hazards and the safety and health of responders and patients.

Pants: Long black BDU pants only. A solid black color belt is also required.

Footwear: Solid color black, close-toed boots. Cloth, canvas, or similar absorbent textiles are prohibited. Sneakers and footwear with white or colored midsoles are also prohibited.

Tools: Watch with “seconds” hand or display (smart watch acceptable), and a pen.

Uniform alterations: Alterations to the uniform logo and shirt are prohibited. The addition of other logos, patches, emblems, medals, insignias, or pins, is also prohibited.

Cultural & religious dress: Head coverings and tzitzis are permitted. Other items maybe accommodated unless it creates a health or safety issue during performance of duties; any such item must not cover the uniform shirt logos.

Appearance Requirements:

Hair: Must be in a groomed condition. During lab or other skills-based meetings, hair may not cover or be able to fall in front of face or eyes. If hair length exceeds the shirt collar it shall be tied back, braided, or put up in bun, clip, or similar manner as to not impede with patient care.

Facial hair: Facial hair is permitted in class so long as it is maintained in a clean and trimmed manner.

Fingernails: Fingernails are to be neatly manicured and of a reasonable length (≤ ¼ inch) as to not interfere with the performance of skills and use of gloves. Pointed or sharp-edged nails or nails with adornments are not permitted due to safety during assessments and for the proper use of gloves. Artificial nails (e.g. press on, acrylic, and gel) are prohibited for sanitary reasons. Nail colors and designs must be conservative.

Piercings: Restrictions are in place due to workplace hazards. No hoop, loop, dangle, drop, or similar type jewelry may be worn at any time.

Tattoos & body art (“pieces”): Face pieces and other visible pieces that are not covered by the Full Uniform shall not be graphic, explicit, offensive, or have otherwise inappropriate content. These pieces must be covered at all times regardless of whether they are real or temporary.

Scented personal care products (e.g., perfumes, colognes, body sprays, lotions) should be used sparingly.