Sober Support Unit (SSU) Emergency Medical Te

Job Description

Job Description

Job Summary :

As an Emergency Medical Technician (EMT) on the Sober Support Unit (SSU), you work as part of a multidisciplinary team to monitor and assist individuals in acute detox situations. The SSU is a short-term, 24-hour program for adults experiencing the side effects of drug and alcohol misuse. The goal is to provide a safe, supportive environment and a connection to follow-up treatment.

Essential Functions :

• Perform initial and ongoing care assessments for individuals with chronic or non-urgent health issues.
• Monitor person’s served health
• Obtain and monitor vital signs to ensure stable health and safe withdrawal.
• Assist in medication : Help individuals in self-administering medication as ordered by a physician.
• Document all care : Complete detailed, timely, and accurate documentation of all assessments, interventions, and observations.
• Administer first aid for any non-life-threatening health conditions.
• Intervene in detox situations : Provide immediate assistance and intervention for individuals experiencing acute symptoms of detoxification.
• Maintain a supportive environment : Contribute to a non-judgmental, engaging, and empathic atmosphere.
• Collaborate with the team : Work effectively with other staff, such as peer support specialists, to provide integrated care.
• Other duties as assigned

Job Requirements and Qualifications :

Education :

Training Requirements (licenses, programs, or certificates) :

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Oakland Community Health Network’s Core Competencies :

Additional Information :

Travel required, physical requirements, on-call schedules, etc. :

OCHN is committed to building a diverse team and fostering an inclusive and equitable culture. We are proud to be an equal opportunity employer that embraces and encourages our employees' differences. This includes (but is not limited to) ability, age, color, family type, gender expression and identity, individual expression, medical conditions, national origin, pregnancy, race, religion, sexual orientation, veteran status, and all other diverse and wonderful characteristics.