Event Medicine Advanced Medical Roamer

Position Summary:

The Advanced Medical Roamer plays a critical role in delivering timely, high-quality emergency medical care during special events supported by UT Medical's Event Medicine team. Working in a fast-paced, dynamic environment, this position provides mobile medical coverage throughout designated event areas, responding rapidly to medical emergencies, assessing patient needs, and coordinating appropriate levels of care.

Serving as a Paramedic or Registered Nurse, the Advanced Medical Roamer utilizes clinical judgment, emergency response expertise, and strong communication skills to assess, triage, and manage patients in both field settings and designated first aid stations. This role works collaboratively with event medical personnel, emergency responders, and other healthcare partners to ensure safe, efficient, and compassionate patient care.

Key Responsibilities

• Provide mobile medical coverage throughout assigned event areas, maintaining readiness to respond quickly to emergencies.

• Perform rapid patient assessments, triage, and appropriate emergency medical interventions within the individual's scope of practice and established protocols.

• Coordinate patient care and medical response activities at incident locations and designated first aid stations.

• Recognize changes in patient condition, prioritize care needs, and initiate appropriate escalation or transport when necessary.

• Collaborate with fellow medical personnel, emergency responders, and event partners to support a coordinated response to medical incidents.

• Assist with the delegation and coordination of patient care activities based on clinical needs, team capabilities, and established protocols.

• Maintain effective communication with medical command, team members, and other emergency response partners.

• Promote patient safety, clinical quality, and a positive patient experience while providing care in unpredictable event environments.

Position Qualification:

Education & Experience

Registered Nurse (RN)

• Current Registered Nurse license in the state of Tennessee or a valid multistate compact license.

• Minimum of one (1) year of related nursing experience.

• Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) preferred.

Paramedic

• Current Paramedic licensure in the state of Tennessee.

• Minimum of two (2) years of related field experience.

• Critical Care Paramedic credential preferred.

Required Certifications

Registered Nurse (RN)

• Basic Life Support (BLS)

• Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS)

• Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS)

• Advanced Trauma Care for Nurses (ATCN) or Trauma Nursing Core Course (TNCC)

Paramedic

• Basic Life Support (BLS)

• Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS)

• Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS)

• Prehospital Trauma Life Support (PHTLS) or International Trauma Life Support (ITLS)