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Job Description

Job Title: Emergency Medical Technician (EMT) Trainer

State: Oregon

Reports To: Crisis Center Director

FLSA Status:Non-Exempt

SUMMARY

The EMT Trainer is responsible for providing emergency medical technician support within an Adult 23-Hour Crisis Stabilization Center serving individuals experiencing behavioral health and psychiatric crises. This position supports the delivery of safe, timely, and effective medical observation and intervention within the EMT scope of practice and in accordance with organizational policies, state regulations, and applicable clinical protocols.

In addition to direct service responsibilities, the EMT Trainer provides leadership in the training, orientation, and ongoing development of EMT staff. This role is responsible for coordinating and supporting staff onboarding, shadowing, skills development, and oversight of EMT-related medical documentation to promote consistency, accuracy, and compliance with program standards. The EMT Trainer serves as a resource to staff and leadership in maintaining high-quality service delivery and operational excellence within the crisis stabilization setting.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Provide emergency medical technician services consistent with scope of practice, program procedures, and applicable laws and regulations.
• Conduct and document vital signs, health observations, and routine medical monitoring for individuals receiving services.
• Recognize and communicate changes in an individual's medical or behavioral condition to nursing, clinical, or licensed medical staff in a timely manner.
• Assist QMHPs, QMHAs, peers, and other team members with care coordination, evaluations, admissions, transfers, and discharges as appropriate.
• Support crisis response efforts by participating in de-escalation, safety monitoring, and emergency interventions in collaboration with the interdisciplinary team.
• Observe for signs of intoxication, withdrawal, self-harm risk, medical instability, or escalating behavioral distress and report concerns promptly.
• Maintain examination areas, medical supplies, and equipment in a clean, organized, and operational state.
• Ensure accurate, timely, and complete documentation in the electronic health record and other required systems.
• Adhere to all confidentiality, privacy, safety, and infection control standards, including HIPAA compliance.
• Contribute to a therapeutic, trauma-informed, recovery-oriented, and person-centered environment.
• Serve as the primary EMT training resource within the program.
• Develop, coordinate, and facilitate EMT trainings related to program procedures, workflows, safety practices, documentation standards, and medical observation responsibilities.

•        Provide structured shadowing opportunities for newly hired or developing EMT staff to support learning, skill development, and role clarity.
•        Assist in identifying patterns, deficiencies, or opportunities for improvement in EMT charting practices. 

•        Collaborate with leadership to support chart review processes, audit preparation, and documentation of quality improvement initiatives. 

OTHER DUTIES

• Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities and activities may change at any time with or without notice.
• Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

• Must be able to lift up to 50 pounds occasionally.
• Frequent standing, walking, bending, and reaching.
• May be required to assist with physically supporting clients in distress.
• Reasonable accommodations can be made for qualified individuals.

WORK ENVIRONMENT 

•       General program/Crisis Center-based setting
•       The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.
• The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

TRAVEL

• This position does not require travel.

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES

• N/A

REQUIRED EDUCATION AND/OR EXPERIENCE

• High School Diploma or equivalent
• Current Oregon EMT certification – Basic EMT, Advanced EMT, or Paramedic
• Current AHA BLS (Basic Life Support) certification
• Knowledge of basic medical terminology, assessment, and treatment
• Experience in behavioral health or crisis settings is preferred but not required

CERTIFICATES, LICENSES, REGISTRATIONS

• Valid Oregon EMT License (Basic, Advanced, or Paramedic level)
• Current American Heart Association (AHA) BLS certification
• Must pass a background check and drug screening

QUALIFICATIONS

• Two (2) to five (5) years of relevant EMT experience preferred, though not required.
• Experience in behavioral health, crisis stabilization, emergency services, detoxification, emergency department, urgent care, or similar settings preferred.
• Prior experience in staff training, mentorship, precepting, onboarding, or supervisory support preferred.
• Familiarity with electronic health records and documentation review processes preferred.
• Experience with trauma-informed care, de-escalation techniques, and crisis intervention preferred.

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