Public Health EMT for HART Crisis Response

Harris County; Houston (TX); Hybrid; USD 42,000 - 64,000; Full time

Job summary

Harris County Public Health invites applications for a HART EMT to join our team providing non-emergency community care, stabilizing patients, and coordinating with behavioral health resources. You will support de-escalation and trauma-informed approaches in the field, helping keep individuals from hospital settings where possible.

Under Medical Director guidance, the EMT will assess, treat, and transport as needed, while documenting care and maintaining equipment and vehicles for daily

Qualifications

• Minimum two years of EMS experience.
• Must hold valid Texas Driver's License and EMT license.
• Current BLS certification.

Responsibilities

• Respond to non-emergency community care calls via MCT or radio.
• Assess patient condition and determine stability; report findings to on-scene specialist.
• Provide first-aid or basic life support.
• Explain procedures to patients and relay information to responders.
• Transfer patients to designated facilities or EMS.
• Refer patients to community resources with behavioral health specialist for alternatives to hospital care.
• Document care promptly and accurately.
• Inventory, replace, and sterilize supplies after use.
• Maintain and clean service vehicle and station locations daily.

Skills

MS Office

Excellent communication

Teamwork

Confidentiality

Public health liaison

Multi-factor Authentication (MFA)

Education

High School Diploma

Job description

Harris County Public Health invites applications for a HART EMT to join our team providing non-emergency community care, stabilizing patients, and coordinating with behavioral health resources. You will support de-escalation and trauma-informed approaches in the field, helping keep individuals from hospital settings where possible.

Under Medical Director guidance, the EMT will assess, treat, and transport as needed, while documenting care and maintaining equipment and vehicles for daily