Opportunity Profile
General Information
- Opportunity Name:
- Volunteers Needed for the Texas MS 150: Medical Support Team
- Summary of Opportunity:
- The medical support team is made up of volunteers who provide medical assistance along the Bike MS route on event weekend. The medical support team will staff first aid stations at rest stops, lunch, finish line and more. Additionally, medical support team members will staff First Responder vehicles along the route to assist with on route incidents. The level of care will usually be BLS, but can include BTLS and ALS. Medical support volunteers must have a minimum of ECA or greater; BTLS, ACLS and any other specialty certifications are welcomed. Affiliation with a fire department, EMS service or hospital is not required but some pre-hospital experience is preferred. Medical support volunteers will have BLS as well as BSI items available. Communication is via public safety radio system and cell phone to the event's Command Center.
For more information, visit the Medical Support Team's website at http://www.150medical.com/. - Issues Addressed in Opportunity:
- Disabilities
- Health / Medicine
- Start Date/Time:
- April 27, 2024 6:00am
- End Date/Time:
- April 28, 2024 6:00pm
Special Considerations
- Special Skills Needed/Preferred for Opportunity:
- CPR/ First Aid Certification required. Medical License preferred. Hours are flexible depending on availability
- Training/Orientation Provided:
- Y
- Application/Interview Process:
- Y
- Parking Available On-Site:
- Y
- Location Accessible to People with Disabilities:
- Y