EMT - Street Medicine
Carlsbad, California, 92011, United States On-site
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About the role
The EMT, Recuperative Care provides frontline health support, monitoring, and emergency response for clients recovering from illness, injury, or hospitalization in Whole Person Care Clinic’s Recuperative Care program. Serving individuals who are experiencing homelessness or are at risk of homelessness, the EMT helps clients stabilize, heal safely, and stay connected to medical, behavioral health, and housing services. Working under the direction and supervision of WPCC’s licensed clinical staff, the EMT applies emergency medical training within their certified scope of practice and program guidelines: taking vital signs, responding to medical emergencies, supporting client self-administration of medications, and promptly escalating any change in condition. This role supports CalAIM Community Supports services in a non-independent capacity and follows WPCC policy and applicable California law.
What you'll bring
- High school diploma or equivalent
- Current, active California EMT certification in good standing
- Current Basic Life Support (BLS) for Healthcare Providers certification
- Meet credentialing and certification requirements as defined by WPCC program guidelines
- Minimum one (1) year of experience as an EMT or in a clinical, recuperative care, shelter, or social services setting
- Experience working with individuals experiencing homelessness, chronic illness, substance use, or behavioral health challenges
- Training in overdose response, de-escalation, or Mental Health First Aid
- Familiarity with electronic health record (EHR) systems
- Bilingual (English/Spanish) a plus
- Sound emergency response and clinical observation skills within EMT scope of practice
- Trauma-informed, culturally responsive client interaction
- Calm, professional judgment under pressure and knowing when to escalate