Emergency Medical Technician (EMT)

Job Description

Job Description

Position Purpose :

The Emergency Medical Technician (EMT) plays a vital role in delivering medical support within a harm reduction facility that serves individuals experiencing homelessness and substance use challenges. This position is responsible for performing patient intake, monitoring for medical emergencies—including overdoses—and providing immediate care within the EMT scope of practice. The EMT collaborates closely with an interdisciplinary team to ensure patient safety, stabilization, and continuity of care.

About the Crocker Care Campus & Harm Reduction Model :

The Crocker Care Campus is a patient-centered space designed as a welcoming drop-in site for people who use drugs and those experiencing homelessness. It provides a safe, accessible environment focused on hospitality, community, and comprehensive care. Unlike traditional clinics, Crocker operates with flexibility, prioritizing low-barrier engagement and participant autonomy over rigid structures.

Principal Responsibilities :

• Maintain a harm reduction approach when engaging with patients, recognizing signs of intoxication and substance use.
• Conducts Intake for all walk-in patients; including vital signs and intake document.
• Provide overdose prevention education and distribute harm reduction supplies when appropriate.
• Work collaboratively with staff to ensure a safe, nonjudgmental environment for individuals under the influence of illicit substances
• Adheres to body substance isolation protocols and follows proper policies and procedures.
• Applies knowledge of basic medical-legal principles during all patient interactions.
• Functions within the scope of care as defined by state, regional, and local regulatory agencies.
• Prior to initiating patient care, ensures scene safety and determines the mechanism of injury or nature of illness.
• Administers basic first aid as needed.
• Provides emergency medical and trauma care. Duties include, but are not limited to :

Airway Management and CPR :

Opening and maintaining an airway Ventilating patient

Controlling hemorrhage

Managing general medical complaints, including : altered mental status, respiratory and cardiac issues, diabetic emergencies, allergic reactions, seizures, poisoning, behavioral and psychological crises, environmental emergencies

Sublingual nitroglycerin

Avoiding mishandling or unnecessary waste while working promptly and effectively

Requirements :

Employee Benefits :

At JWCH Institute, Inc., we believe in taking care of those who take care of others. If you work 30+ hours per week, you’ll enjoy competitive pay and a robust benefits package that includes :

Become part of a team where your work matters. Apply today and help us change lives, one patient at a time.

JWCH Institute, Inc + Wesley Health Centers is an Equal Opportunity and Fair Chance Employer.