EMT/BHT Emergency Services (Full Time, Evenings) in Miami, Florida

Overview

Job Summary

We are seeking a qualified Emergency Medical Technician (EMT) to support patient care in a hospital emergency department. Working under the supervision of the Nurse Director, Nurse Manager, and registered nursing staff, this role combines clinical assistance, behavioral health observation, patient safety, and essential department support.

The successful candidate will assist with patient assessments and procedures, monitor behavioral health patients, maintain accurate documentation, and help ensure a safe, organized clinical environment. The position may also provide driving support for LifeFlight ambulances as needed.

Key Responsibilities

Patient Care and Clinical Support

• Provide patient care under the direction of registered nurses, including taking vital signs, collecting and delivering specimens, performing EKGs, and assisting with medical procedures.
• Support emergency interventions, including CPR, ventilation assistance, patient monitoring, and equipment setup, as directed by clinical staff.
• Participate in bedside handoffs with registered nurses and licensed practical nurses to support continuity of care.
• Perform point-of-care testing and accurately document results in the electronic medical record.
• Assist with patient transportation for hospital procedures and admissions.
• Prepare discharge documentation and provide relevant paperwork to patients and families.

Behavioral Health and Patient Safety

• Provide continuous observation and supervision of behavioral health patients.
• Document patient behaviors, observation findings, intake and output when ordered, and significant events in patient records.
• Report changes in patient condition, behavior, or safety concerns promptly to the registered nurse.
• Apply appropriate de-escalation techniques and nonviolent crisis intervention strategies.
• Report patient or family complaints and allegations of abuse or neglect to nursing leadership.
• Participate in safety procedures, including the clinical team’s time-out process.

Department Operations

• Prepare, stock, and maintain clinical rooms, equipment, linens, and supplies.
• Follow hospital policies for specimen handling, labeling, and delivery.
• Perform and document point-of-care quality-control checks and refrigerator temperature monitoring.
• Complete required documentation accurately and promptly.
• Provide driving assistance for LifeFlight ambulances when needed.

Minimum Qualifications and Certifications

• Active EMT certification in good standing throughout employment.
• American Heart Association Basic Life Support (BLS) certification maintained throughout employment.
• Crisis Prevention Institute (CPI) certification within 45 days of hire.
• Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS) certification within two years of hire.
• Level II background screening.
• Emergency Vehicle Operator Course (EVOC) completion within 30 days of hire.
• Valid Class E driver’s license.
• Completion of required orientation and 12 hours of in-service training within the first year.

Preferred Qualifications

• Previous experience working with children or adolescents.
• Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS) certification within one year of hire.
• Strong communication, interpersonal, and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to maintain confidentiality and respond calmly in stressful situations.
• Flexibility to adjust priorities as patient needs change.
• Ability to work collaboratively with nursing staff and other healthcare professionals.

Department Information

• Job Area: Nursing Support – Clinical
• Department: Emergency Room Nursing
• Job Status: Professional

About the Role

This position is suited to an EMT interested in hospital-based emergency care, behavioral health support, and multidisciplinary patient care. The role combines hands-on clinical assistance with patient observation, documentation, and emergency department operations.