Emergency Medical Technician

3 weeks ago


Berkeley, United States Bonita House Full time

**Position Description**

**Job Title**: Emergency Medical Technician

**Reports to**: Program Manager

**Classification**: Regular, Full-Time,

**Pay Range**: $25.00 - $30.00 Hourly

**Location**: Berkeley, CA 94709

**About Us**: Bonita House, Inc. (BHI) is a nonprofit mental health agency with multiple sites in Alameda County and an operating budget of $14.5 million. Founded in 1971, BHI provides social rehabilitation including a full range of Medi-Cal services to adults with co-occurring serious mental health and substance use disorders.

**Our Mission**: Building community, dignity, hope and wellness through services that support recovery and self-sufficiency with people who are living with serious mental health challenges.

**Our Values**: _Compassion:_ _Committed to caring, dignity and kindness. _Respect:_ _Honor each individual and provide highly ethical services. _Progress:_ _Leading the way in creating opportunities to change for the better. _Resilience:_ _Channeling hope, building strengths to successfully recover, adapt and grow. _Embracing Differences:_ _Honor and celebrate our diverse communities and individual uniqueness.

**Position Summary**:
Working collaboratively with the Clinician and Peer Support Specialist, as a team, the **EMT** will respond to the call, providing medical assessments and Basic Life Support to clients experiencing behavioral emergencies in the City of Berkeley. The EMT will need use sound judgment in accordance with company, and local standing protocol as the solo medical representative on scene of incidents. Opportunities for 80+ hours of additional training including motivational interviewing, crisis intervention teams, Pro-Act, and opportunities with allied Fire, Ambulance and Police Department agencies.

**This position requires 10-hour shifts working 4 days a week, including one weekend day. There are Day, Swing, and Overnight shifts available.
**Primary Responsibilities**:

- Facilitates transport of cooperative and nonviolent clients to the appropriate level of care, including emergency departments, crisis stabilization units, crisis treatment facilities and others. Assists in de-escalation techniques.
- Determines and identifies need for advanced life support or additional resources as needed.
- Performs thorough documentation, maintains appropriate certifications and skill competencies.
- Provides ongoing assessments, turnover reports, interfaces with facility staff.
- Exhibits strong clinical skill in accordance with scope of practice.
- Provides medical assessment for clients experiencing behavioral emergencies.
- Radio operations, communication with dispatch, fire, police, facility and hospital personnel
- Documentation of client’s presentation, complete paperwork, patient care reports, complete narratives with accuracy and punctuality.
- Advises clinical team of findings, provides advisement for a destination decision.
- Assists in de-escalation techniques, works with team to maintain scene safety and awareness.
- Vehicle operation and navigation to and from incident locations and during client transport
- Equipment maintenance, maintain inventory and expiration checklist. Decontamination as needed.
- Must demonstrate ability to work as a team, triage, problem solve.
- Must maintain legal and ethical reporting and privacy mandates.
- Maintains required certifications and ensures ongoing clinical proficiencies and skills.
- Attends in-service trainings and meetings with EMS, Clinical, and Peer Support Personnel
- Exhibits strong customer service skills.
- Other duties as assigned by management.

**Qualifications and Requirements**
- High School Diploma or GED required. Associate’s, BA/BS are desirable.
- Must have an issued an active California EMT Certification.
- 1 year 911 experience or 2 years of experience in an emergency, behavioral health or crisis setting.
- AHA BLS Provider certification required.
- Current Medical Examiners, Ambulance Driver’s License
- Must have a California Driver’s License, insurability according to company standards.
- Ability to pass a thorough background check, drug test and physical examination.
- Ability to work indoors and outdoors in variable weather conditions.
- Reliable transportation to and from work locations in various locations in Alameda County
- Ability to maintain composure and professionalism in stressful circumstances.
- Possesses and demonstrates strong organizational and critical thinking skills.
- Experience as a Field Training Officer, EMT or AHA program instruction is desirable.

**Physical Demands**:
The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. Physical demands. Must be able to lift 50 pounds.

**Equal Employment Opportunity Statement**

Bonita House, Inc. is committed to



  • Berkeley, United States Bonita House Full time

    **Position Description** **Job Title**: Overnight Emergency Medical Technician **Reports to**: Program Manager **Classification**: Regular, Full-Time, **Pay Range**: $25.00 - $30.00 Hourly **Location**: Berkeley, CA 94709 **About Us**: Bonita House, Inc. (BHI) is a nonprofit mental health agency with multiple sites in Alameda County and an operating...


  • Berkeley, United States Bonita House Full time

    Job DescriptionJob DescriptionSalary: $25-30/HrPosition DescriptionJob Title:         Overnight Emergency Medical TechnicianReports to:      Program ManagerClassification: Regular, Full-Time,Pay Range:      $25.00 - $30.00 HourlyLocation:        Berkeley, CA 94709About Us:  Bonita House, Inc. (BHI) is a nonprofit mental health agency with...


  • Berkeley, United States Bonita House Full time

    Job DescriptionJob DescriptionSalary: $25-30/HrPosition DescriptionJob Title:         Overnight Emergency Medical TechnicianReports to:      Program ManagerClassification: Regular, Full-Time,Pay Range:      $25.00 - $30.00 HourlyLocation:        Berkeley, CA 94709About Us:  Bonita House, Inc. (BHI) is a nonprofit mental health agency with...


  • Berkeley, United States Bonita House Full time

    Position Description Job Title: Emergency Medical Technician Reports to: Program Manager Classification: Regular, Full-Time, Pay Range: $25.00 - $30.00 Hourly Location: Berkeley, CA 94709 About Us: Bonita House, Inc. (BHI) is a nonprofit mental health agency with multiple sites in Alameda County and an operating budget of $14.5 million. Founded in 1971, BHI...


  • Berkeley, United States Bonita House Full time

    Position Description Job Title: Emergency Medical Technician Reports to: Program Manager Classification: Regular, Full-Time, Pay Range: $25.00 - $30.00 Hourly Location: Berkeley, CA 94709 About Us: Bonita House, Inc. (BHI) is a nonprofit mental health agency with multiple sites in Alameda County and an operating budget of $14.5 million. Founded in 1971, BHI...


  • Berkeley, United States Bonita House Full time

    Position Description Job Title: Emergency Medical Technician Reports to: Program Manager Classification: Regular, Full-Time, Pay Range: $25.00 - $30.00 Hourly Location: Berkeley, CA 94709 Shift: Wednesdays - Saturdays from 6:00 am - 4:30 pm About Us: Bonita House, Inc. (BHI) is a nonprofit mental health agency with multiple sites in Alameda County and an...


  • Berkeley, United States Bonita House Full time

    Job DescriptionJob DescriptionSalary: $25-30/HrPosition DescriptionJob Title:         Emergency Medical TechnicianReports to:      Program ManagerClassification: Regular, Full-Time,Pay Range:      $25.00 - $30.00 HourlyLocation:        Berkeley, CA 94709 About Us:  Bonita House, Inc. (BHI) is a nonprofit mental health agency with multiple...


  • Berkeley, California, United States Bonita House Full time

    Position DescriptionJob Title: Emergency Medical TechnicianReports to: Program ManagerClassification: Regular, Full-Time,Pay Range: $ $30.00 HourlyLocation: Berkeley, CA 94709About Us: Bonita House, Inc. (BHI) is a nonprofit mental health agency with multiple sites in Alameda County and an operating budget of $14.5 million. Founded in 1971, BHI provides...


  • Berkeley, United States Bonita House Full time

    Job DescriptionJob DescriptionSalary: $25-30/HrPosition DescriptionJob Title:         Emergency Medical TechnicianReports to:      Program ManagerClassification: Regular, Full-Time,Pay Range:      $25.00 - $30.00 HourlyLocation:        Berkeley, CA 94709Shift:                Wednesdays - Saturdays from 6:00 am - 4:30 pmAbout...


  • Berkeley, California, United States PETS Referral Center Full time

    Position at PETS Referral Center Emergency Veterinary Technician - Overnight Veterinary Technician (RVT) / Experienced Veterinary Assistant Looking for a caring and skilled Veterinary Technician (RVT) or Experienced Veterinary Assistant to join our close-knit team. Join us at PETS Referral Center, a flourishing Specialty and Emergency Veterinary Hospital...


  • Berkeley, United States PETS Referral Center Full time

    Description Position at PETS Referral Center Emergency Veterinary Technician Veterinary Technician (RVT) / Experienced Veterinary Assistant Seeking a compassionate, skilled, upbeat Veterinary Technician (RVT) or Experienced Veterinary Assistant to join our tight-knit team. Hiring bonus of $2500.00 for successful candidate! Weekend shift differential and...


  • Berkeley, United States PETS Referral Center Full time

    Description Position at PETS Referral Center Emergency Veterinary Technician Veterinary Technician (RVT) / Experienced Veterinary Assistant Seeking a compassionate, skilled, upbeat Veterinary Technician (RVT) or Experienced Veterinary Assistant to join our tight-knit team. Hiring bonus of $2500.00 for successful candidate! Weekend shift differential and...


  • Berkeley, United States United Veterinary Care Full time

    Description Position at PETS Referral Center Emergency Veterinary Technician Veterinary Technician (RVT) / Experienced Veterinary Assistant Seeking a compassionate, skilled, upbeat Veterinary Technician (RVT) or Experienced Veterinary Assistant to join our tight-knit team. Hiring bonus of $2500.00 for successful candidate! Weekend shift...


  • Berkeley, United States PETS Referral Center Full time

    **Description** **Emergency Veterinary Technician - Overnight** - Veterinary Technician (RVT) / Experienced Veterinary Assistant_ - Seeking a compassionate, skilled, upbeat Veterinary Technician (RVT) or Experienced Veterinary Assistant to join our tight-knit team._ **Why PETS Referral Center?** We are a growing Specialty and Emergency Veterinary Hospital...


  • Berkeley, United States PETS Referral Center Full time

    **Description** **Part Time Emergency Veterinary Technician** - Veterinary Technician (RVT) / Experienced Veterinary Assistant_ - Seeking a compassionate, skilled, upbeat Veterinary Technician (RVT) or Experienced Veterinary Assistant to join our tight-knit team._ - Weekend shift differential and overnight shift differential._ **Why PETS Referral...


  • Berkeley, United States United Veterinary Care Full time

    Description Position at PETS Referral Center Emergency Veterinary Technician - Overnight Veterinary Technician (RVT) / Experienced Veterinary Assistant Seeking a compassionate, skilled, upbeat Veterinary Technician (RVT) or Experienced Veterinary Assistant to join our tight-knit team. Hiring bonus of $2500.00 for successful candidate! Weekend...


  • Berkeley, United States PETS Referral Center Full time

    Description Position at PETS Referral Center Emergency Veterinary Technician - Overnight Veterinary Technician (RVT) / Experienced Veterinary Assistant Seeking a compassionate, skilled, upbeat Veterinary Technician (RVT) or Experienced Veterinary Assistant to join our tight-knit team. Hiring bonus of $2500.00 for successful candidate! Weekend shift...


  • Berkeley, United States On-Site Health & Safety Full time

    Job DescriptionJob DescriptionHave you enjoyed working as an EMT but wish your role involved more skills, better wages, and a viable opportunity for career growth? Look no further, we have an immediate opening for a Full-Time Mobile Technician. Utilize your current skill set to respond to injuries directly at the injured worker's job-site, and be part of...


  • Berkeley, United States USVTA Full time

    Job Description Internship-trained or experienced emergency doctors wanted for a combination position in Swansea, MA and East Greenwich, Rhode Island. The main hospital is a 26,000 sq. ft, with dedicated emergency and specialty centres that serves RI, eastern CT, and southern MA. There is no general practice associated with the hospitals. Equipment includes...


  • Berkeley, United States USVTA LLC Full time

    Job DescriptionJob DescriptionInternship-trained or experienced emergency doctors wanted for a combination position in Swansea, MA and East Greenwich, Rhode Island. The main hospital is a 26,000 sq. ft, with dedicated emergency and specialty centres that serves RI, eastern CT, and southern MA. There is no general practice associated with the hospitals....