Behavioral Health EMT - 18hrs

Davita Inc.; Boston (MA); On-site; USD 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

Join Boston Children's Hospital as an Emergency Medical Technician, where you'll provide critical support in transporting behavioral health patients. With a focus on safety and collaboration with mental health professionals, this role requires a high school diploma and significant EMT experience. Benefit from a supportive environment with flexible scheduling and comprehensive benefits.

Benefits

Flexible schedules

Affordable health, vision, and dental insurance

Child care and student loan subsidies

Generous levels of time off

403(b) Retirement Savings plan

Pension

Tuition reimbursement

Cell phone plan discounts

Discounted rates on T-passes

Qualifications

• At least 3 years of previous EMT experience required.
• Knowledge of operation of transport vehicle and equipment.
• Must be current in Basic Life Support for Health Care Providers.

Responsibilities

• Provides assistance in the transport and management of behavioral health patients.
• Operates vehicle according to Massachusetts driving laws.
• Collaborates with mental health professionals and utilizes de-escalation techniques.

Skills

Patient Monitoring

Analytical Skills

De-escalation Techniques

Education

High School Diploma or Equivalent

Job description

Job Posting Description

At Boston Children's Hospital, the quality of our care - and our inclusive hospital working environment - lies in the diversity of our people. With patients from local communities and 160 countries around the world, we're committed to reflecting the spectrum of their cultures, while opening doors of opportunity for our team. Here, different talents pursue common goals. Voices are heard and ideas are shared. Join us, and discover how your unique contributions can change lives. Yours included.

Department Summary:
The Behavioral Health Transport Program, staffed with an Emergency Medical Technician (EMT) and a Behavioral Health Counselor (BHC), utilizing non-ambulance vehicles, will offer an alternative model to safely and appropriately facilitate transport for behavioral health patients receiving care at Boston Children's Hospital and Franciscan Children's to other behavioral health facilities.

Key Responsibilities:

• Provides assistance in the transport and management of behavioral health patients between facilities, monitoring patients for physical and psychological safety.
• Operates vehicle in accordance with Massachusetts driving laws.
• Able to recognize signs of escalating behavior, agitation or psychiatric distress.
• Collaborates with mental health professionals to follow individualized care plans when available and utilized de-escalating techniques when appropriate.
• Demonstrates knowledge of operation of transport vehicle and equipment and ensures proper functioning prior to transport.
• Demonstrates continued professional growth through continuing education while maintaining competency as an EMT through required training and/or education. Also participates in Quality Assurance Program in conjunction with the Medical Director, Program Manager, and other medical control physicians.
• 18hrs; days with rotating weekends.

Minimum Qualifications
Education:

• A high school diploma or equivalent.

Experience:

• At least 3 years of previous EMT experience required.
• Experience in an emergency (911) system preferred.
• Work required the analytical skills to gather and interpret data in situations in which the information or problems are relatively routine.
• Work requires frequently sitting, standing and walking for long periods. Requires bending, crouching and kneeling. Requires use of hands and fine motor skills, frequently lifting up to 50lbs. Must be able to work in small, confined spaces and be able to work in a mobile environment.

Licensure/ Certifications:

• Massachusetts Certified Emergency Medical Technician.
• Massachusetts driver's license/or equivalent.
• Current in Basic Life Support for the Health Care Provider

Boston Children's Hospital offers competitive compensation and unmatched benefits including flexible schedules, affordable health, vision and dental insurance, child care and student loan subsidies, generous levels of time off, 403(b) Retirement Savings plan, Pension, Tuition and certain License and Certification Reimbursement, cell phone plan discounts and discounted rates on T-passes. Experience the benefits of passion and teamwork.

Boston Children's Hospital requires all employees to be vaccinated against COVID-19 and Flu, (unless you are eligible for a medical or religious exemption).

Boston Children's Hospital is an Equal Opportunity / Affirmative Action Employer. Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to their race, color, religion, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, protected veteran status or disability.