EDUCATION: High School diploma or equivalent plus trade or vocational school in an accredited EMT Basic, Intermediate, or Paramedic program, Medical Assistant certification or Advanced Certified Nursing Assistant Certification.

CERTIFICATION/LICENSES: Current BLS issued through American Heart Association is required. Must poses any of the following: Emergency Medical Technician certification (Basic, Intermediate or Paramedic) or current Medical Assistant certification or current Nursing Assistant certification; certification must be maintained. CPI certification must be obtained within 6 months of employment.

SKILLS:

• Knowledge of rescue practices, principles, methods, and practices; local codes related to emergencies; state statutes, city ordinances and standard office practices and procedures
• Must have critical thinking skills and the ability to prioritize quickly
• Knowledge of methods and techniques of emergency medical and behavioral response; principles of emergency medical service provision, first aid and life support
• Ability to operate and maintain emergency medical apparatus and equipment.
• Excellent communication skills.
• Ability to read and interpret technical reports, charts, etc.
• Ability to write concise reports.
• Ability to handle a high level of stress and to maintain composure under a variety of adverse conditions.
• Computer skills required to enter data and generate reports.

EXPERIENCE: No experience required. Background in behavioral health preferred.

NATURE OF SUPERVISION:

-Responsible to: Reports directly to BH Director/BH Clinical Manager or designee for essential job duties and day-to-day responsibilities.

ENVIRONMENT:

- Bloodborne pathogen - B

Works irregular hours, on-call shifts may be required. Multiple simultaneous activities around patient care. Exposure to infectious diseases and x-rays. Subject to varying unpredictable situations.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS: Must be able to handle emergency/urgent situations, prolonged, extensive or considerable standing/walking. Has knowledge of and uses good body mechanics. Frequently lifts, positions, pushes and/or transfers patients or equipment. Hearing and visual acuity must be within normal limits. Manual dexterity and fine motor coordination required.