Peer Support EMT (48884)

Health Solutions is a premier wellness center focused on whole person care. With over 400 employees in Southern Colorado, you would be joining a mighty team of support and administrative staff, clinicians, physicians, nurses, and others in our efforts to improve the health and wellbeing of our community.

We're expanding and need a full-time Medical Support Assistant (EMT or Paramedic) to join our Health Solutions Outreach Services (SOS) Team in Pueblo, CO.

Work schedule: 12 hour shifts 9:00 AM - 9:00 PM work days will vary.

What You'll Be Doing

As a Medical Support Assistant (EMT/Paramedic) you would be providing direct care to clients experiencing emotional crisis and serious psychiatric issues in the community. You would also have the distinct opportunity to work closely with a multidisciplinary team of Health Solutions' professionals to serve individuals in Pueblo.

RESPONSIBILITIES: Under the supervision of the Supervisor of Outreach and Engagement.

• Client check in and check out.

• Keeps accurate, complete and up-to-date records with 100% compliance with set standards.

• Maintains respect for privacy by adhering to confidentiality in all phases of work.

• Adheres to the spirit of the mission statement while performing assigned duties.

• Maintains competency and proficiency with the electronic health record.

• Create a positive and compassionate interaction with patients.

• Performs other job-related duties as assigned by a supervisor/director.

• Stocks supplies

• Perform patient vitals, to include pulse rate, temperature, blood pressure, weight, height and SPO2, and report any abnormal results to nursing/provider staff.

• May perform phlebotomy

• Updates patient information accurately and timely in electronic health record

• Performs in house CLIA waived testing when applicable. Completes quality controls as required.

• Sends and follows up on patient referrals and lab orders

• Assists in completing all incoming paperwork/forms using patient information from EHR.

• Monitor and maintain supply levels; ensure all expired supplies are regularly removed

• Effectively and professionally communicate with patients, internal and external providers and documents all communication in medical records

• Takes health history and obtain laboratory samples

• Maintains a safe and sanitary environment for clients

• Requires working under stress in emergency situations

• Flexibility

• Experience effectively working with children, adolescents, and adults with mental illness

• Witness and collect urine samples

• Works with other team members in the integration setting and follows universal precautions to protect self and patients

• Be sensitive to cultural differences and able to work with patient from diverse racial, ethnic, educations and socio-economic backgrounds, sexual orientation and gender identities

• Physical Requirements:

• Requires full range of body motion including handling and lifting patients,

• Manual and finger dexterity and eye-hand coordination.

• Requires standing and walking for prolonged periods of time.

• Occasionally lifts and carries items.

• Requires normal visual acuity and hearing.

• Requires exposure to communicable diseases and bodily fluids.

• Requires working under stress in emergency situations or irregular hours.

• Requires normal range of hearing and eyesight to record data electronically and communicating with patients.

What You'll Like About Us

• Competitive pay $19.24-$22.06 Hourly (Dependent on experience, certification and shift)

• Generous benefits package. For most positions, includes paid holidays, PTO, EAP, tuition reimbursement, retirement, insurances, FSA, and a premier wellness program

• Insurance: Medical, Dental, and Vision, with low deductibles. Also, Wellness benefits program available.

• HS Funded: EAP, Teladoc, LifeLock, Direct Path, Life and AD&D, LTD

• Retirement 403(b) with employer match up to 6%

• Additional Insurance: FSA, Voluntary Life, Allstate Voluntary benefits

• School age childcare

• Flexible work schedule

• Employee recognitions and celebrations

• Warm and friendly work environment in which staff respect and learn from one another

Qualifications

What we're looking For-The Must-Haves

• High school diploma/GED equivalent and,

• Associates degree, or certified as an Emergency Medical Technician, or Paramedic

• Experience working with Mental Health Crisis, or two years additional health care experience is preferred

• Valid Colorado driver's license and acceptable driving record are required

• Computer skills are required and knowledge of medical electronic health records is required

• Candidate must pass background checks

• Ability to work in a fast paced primary integrated healthcare/addiction recovery practice

What we'd Like to See in you-the Nice-to-Haves

• Spanish language skills

Health Solutions expects all staff to

• Adapt to change in the workplace and use change as an opportunity for innovation and creativity;

• Take ownership of problems, brainstorm resolutions, use sound judgment in selecting solutions to problems, and then demonstrate consistent follow through;

• Possess the job knowledge and skills to perform the fundamental job functions, and willingly assume greater responsibility over time regarding the scope of work;

• Inspire and model collaborative teamwork; and

• Demonstrate accommodation, politeness, helpfulness, trust building, appropriate boundaries, and flexibility in customer service.

Open unti 5/20/2024 EOE, M/F