ParamedicEmergency Medical Technician

The Salvation Army's Midtown Service and Treatment Center located at 2900 Washington Avenue in St. Louis is hiring a Paramedic/Emergency Medical Technician. This is a full-time, salaried position with a starting pay up to $65,000.00 a year. The ideal candidate will have a desire to help the local community by providing basic medical assessments and services to people in need. This position will work aboard a Mobile Treatment Unit (a specialized behavioral health van) that travels directly into the community. It will be responsible for initial medical assessment of clients, taking vitals, and treating basic wounds. A major focus of this role is saving lives through outreach.

Mobile Treatment Unit EMT/Paramedic - Essential Functions

• Adhere to Safe From Harm guidelines and embody The Salvation Army's mission and values.
• Work aboard a Mobile Treatment Unit to bring healthcare services directly to people in the community.
• Check incoming clients quickly on or near the unit to see how sick and/or injured they are.
• Take vital signs like blood pressure, pulse, temperature, and oxygen levels.
• Evaluate clients experiencing withdrawal or overdose, monitor vitals, and screen for concurrent mental health crisis or chronic medical conditions.
• Provide basic wound care like cleaning cuts, putting on bandages, and stopping bleeding.
• Spot medical emergencies and call for standard ambulance transport if a patient needs to be taken to a hospital.
• Distribute Narcan (Naloxone) to clients, family members, and community members.
• Train individuals on how to spot an opioid overdose and how to use Narcan safely.
• Teach harm reduction strategies to help people stay safer, prevent infections, and reduce health risks.
• Administer approved medications for opioid use disorder, overdose reversal treatments (e.g. Naloxone) and coordinate point-of-care testing.
• Educate clients, families, and other concerned regarding medication compliance.
• Safely de-escalate behavioral health emergencies.
• Provide non-judgmental support to build trust with people who use substances.
• Maintain accurate, confidential electronic records (EHR & CIMOR) in compliance with HIPPA guidelines.
• Conduct follow-up phone calls or face-to-face visits after medication is started to check efficacy. and to affirm follow-up appointments and transportation, if required to the pharmacy or other required services.
• Provide care coordination serving as a bridge between the client and the other MSTC sites and other local resources. Facilitate referrals to the hospital, residential treatment, outpatient treatment services, and other case management support.
• Works as a team to ensure clean patient compartment in the mobile unit and clean patient care equipment.
• Work as a team to conduct outreach and encourage engagement in services to street outreach, shelters, and marginalized populations.
• Conduct daily vehicle inspections, clean and sanitize ambulance compartments, and maintain inventory of medical supplies and pharmaceuticals. Disposes of trash and sharps from the mobile unit as needed.
• Meet with the Medical Director or designated RN as directed by Executive Director for state compliant supervision and monitoring of services.
• Work collaboratively with other agencies to receive and provide referrals for services to assist the clients served.
• Attend staff training, meetings, community engagement events, etc. as instructed by the Executive Director.

Minimum Qualifications:

High School Diploma or equivalent. Certifications: Current state certification/license as an EMT or Paramedic. Valid Basic Life Support (BLS). Licensure: Clean driving record and valid state Driver's License, including E license to transport clients and pass TSA MVR.

Physical and Working Conditions:

Ability to lift, carry, and balance up to 125 pounds (250+ pounds with assistance), and work in varied environmental and potentially hazardous conditions. Adaptability: Comfortable working independently in dynamic, unpredictable outdoor, mobile vehicle and urban environments. Able to work in a high-stress environment, excellent communication, and remain calm and authoritative in crisis situations.