EMERGENCY MEDICAL TECH (PART TIME)

GENERAL SUMMARY

Provides diagnostic and therapeutic care for consumers arriving at Restoration Center facilities. Serves as a first responder to any code blue designated areas or areas of medical necessity.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES

Essential functions are the basic job duties that an employee must be able to perform, with or without reasonable accommodation. The list of essential functions, as outlined herein, is intended to be representative of the tasks performed within this classification. The omission of a function does not preclude management from assigning essential duties not listed herein if such duties relate to the position. Assists professional staff in providing diagnostic and therapeutic care. Complies with and participates in Quality Assurance and Quality Improvement processes, and with required contractual and Center policies and procedure. Provides assistance in daily hygiene of clients and beds. Provides case management and consultation with Restoration programs to ensure good communication and transition of clients between programs. Provides motivational interviewing and recovery engagement strategies with consumers. Provides supervision/monitoring of consumers to promote safe and sober environment. Performs other related duties as required.

MINIMUM ENTRANCE QUALIFICATIONS

Education and Experience High School or GED equivalency, 6 months of post‑high school training and one (1) year of experience as an EMT. Licenses or Certifications EMT Certification

OTHER JOB REQUIREMENTS

Must maintain a valid driver’s license and automobile insurance coverage, be able to travel as needed, and be able to meet on a consistent basis the driving record requirements of the Company’s auto insurance carrier if you drive your vehicle during company business Must maintain required credentials and mandatory training requirements to ensure compliance with all State regulations and CHCS policies Must be able to meet the physical requirements to complete Nonviolent Crisis Intervention (NCI) and CPR training including lifting up to 12 lbs. and supporting up to 55 lbs.; bending, stooping and getting on and off the floor without assistance. Nonviolent Crisis Intervention (NCI) is a proven safe and harm‑free method of behavior modification. All consumer‑facing employees of CHCS must take NCI courses facilitated by the CHCS Training team within the first 45 days of employment. NCI is intended to support human service professionals in giving aggressive, disruptive, or out‑of‑control people the best care and welfare possible, even in the most violent situation. NCI training provides staff with the skills to safely recognize and respond to everyday crisis situations that may involve more challenging behaviors. It focuses on prevention and offers proven strategies for safely defusing anxious, hostile or violent behavior at the earliest possible stage.

SUPERVISION

Job has no responsibility for the direction or supervision of others. COMPETENCIES FOR SUCCESSFUL PERFORMANCE OF JOB DUTIES Knowledge of: Applicable software applications. Modern office procedures, methods and computer equipment. Principles and practices of emergency medical procedures. Proper sanitation procedures for equipment and beds. State regulations and CHCS policies. Skilled in: Organization and time management Performing a variety of duties, often changing from one task to another of a different nature. Performing basic mathematical functions such as addition, subtraction, multiplication, division, percentages, and ratios. Ability to: Accurately organize and maintain paper documents and electronic files. Effectively communicate, both verbally and in writing. Establish and maintain effective working relationships. Inform medical provider of symptoms and findings. Maintain accurate and complete records. Maintain the confidentiality of information and professional boundaries. Meet schedules and deadlines of the work. Understand and carry out oral and written directions.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. The position involves medium physical demands, such as exerting up to 50 lbs. of force occasionally, and/or up to 20 lbs. of force frequently, and/or up to 10 lbs. of force constantly to move objects. Must be able to meet the physical requirements to complete Nonviolent Crisis Intervention (NCI) and CPR training including lifting up to 12 lbs. and supporting up to 55 lbs.; bending, stooping and getting on and off the floor without assistance. Must have adequate mobility that requires frequent walking, standing, bending, stooping, kneeling, reaching (vertical and horizontal), using fingers, hands, feet, legs and torso in various care. #J-18808-Ljbffr Center for Health Care Services