EMT Basic
Core
Front-line EMT providing hands-on patient care, monitoring, and transport for individuals with mental illnesses and developmental disabilities in inpatient psychiatric and emergency settings.
Role type
EMT Basic (Behavioral Health Transport)
Builds
Patient safety and transport logistics for psychiatric facilities
Domain
Healthcare / Behavioral Health
Deliverable
physical/clinical work
Required skills
respiratory management, EKG interpretation, IV access assistance, medication administration, de-escalation techniques, protective holds, patient monitoring, radio communication, documentation
Preferred skills
non-violent self-defense training, map reading, computer skills
Responsibilities
Provide 1:1 patient monitoring, implement de-escalation techniques, perform protective holds and physical interventions, transport patients between facilities, maintain vehicle and equipment readiness, coordinate transport calls, document patient care and billing
Seniority
Entry-level to Mid-level, hands-on IC