Behavioral Health EMT – 18hrs
80733BR
Patient Services- Transport
Status
Part-Time
Standard Hours per Week
18
Job Category
Allied Health and Technical,
Regular, Temporary, Per Diem
Regular
Office/Site Location
Boston
Remote Eligibility
Onsite Only
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.
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.
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