Emergency Medical Technician

Emergency Medical TechnicianSalary Range: $23.00-$27.50 per hourThe Emergency Medical Technician will support California's Medicaid 1115 JI Reentry Initiative by primarily managing the enrollment of eligible justice-involved individuals into a State-administered screening and enrollment program. This role has limited direct client interaction and focuses on administrative and technical responsibilities, including entering and submitting enrollment data through the State's Screening Portal, transmitting required reports, verifying successful enrollment, completing corrections as needed, and monitoring enrollment status to ensure accuracy and compliance. Working closely with clinical, custody, and program staff, the EMT plays a key role in supporting continuity of Medi-Cal coverage and timely access to services for individuals transitioning from incarceration to the community.Essential FunctionsBe responsible for the enrollment of clients into a state program, including sending reports to the State's portal, ensuring enrollment, completing any necessary corrections, monitoring enrollmentProvides for the comfort and safety of patients by performing patient care functionsManage a list of Medi-Cal eligible patientsInteract and educate patientsTimely documentation into databasesAct as part of the interdisciplinary teamCarries patients in stretchers and wheels patients in stretchers or wheelchairs.May be deployed as part of a triage team, deliver equipment and supplies and/or may establish communications at health facilities as needed in case of major emergency or disaster.Checks and replenishes first aid kit, emergency patient care equipment, and linen supplies.Other duties as assignedJob QualificationsAbility to follow oral and written instructions. Demonstrated ability to implement clinical care in accordance with outlined policies and procedures. Demonstrate knowledge of infection control and prevention standard precautions. Ability to exercise sound judgment while working in a stressful environment. Ability to bend, pull, push, and lift up to 50 pounds.Education/ExperienceOne year of experience at the level of EMT assisting patients in ambulance companies, EMS provider agency, hospitals and other medical facilities. E.R. experience preferred.Certificates/Licenses/ClearancesMust have current EMT Certification.Must have Current CPR certification.A valid California Class C Driver License or the ability to utilize an alternative method of transportation when needed to carry out job-related essential functions.Successfully clear the LA County Live Scan process.Successfully clear the Health ClearanceOther Skills, Knowledge, and AbilitiesWilling to work in Correctional Health FacilitiesPhysical DemandsStand: FrequentlyWalk: FrequentlySit: FrequentlyHandling / Fingering: OccasionallyReach Outward: OccasionallyReach Above Shoulder: OccasionallyClimb, Crawl, Kneel, Bend: OccasionallyLift / Carry: Occasionally - Up to 50 lbsPush/Pull: Occasionally - Up to 50 lbsSee: ConstantlyTaste/Smell: Not ApplicableNot Applicable = Not required for essential functionsOccasionally = (0 - 2 hrs/day)Frequently = (2 - 5 hrs/day)Constantly = (5+ hrs/day)Work EnvironmentGeneral Office Setting, Indoors Temperature ControlledEEOC StatementIt is the policy of Heluna Health to provide equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants, without regard to age (40 and over), national origin or ancestry, race, color, religion, sex, gender, sexual orientation, pregnancy or perceived pregnancy, reproductive health decision making, physical or mental disability, medical condition (including cancer or a record or history of cancer), AIDS or HIV, genetic information or characteristics, veteran status or military service.Equal Opportunity Employer/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities This employer is required to notify all applicants of their rights pursuant to federal employment laws. For further information, please review the Know Your Rights notice from the Department of Labor.