Required QualificationsHigh School Diploma or EquivalentDemonstrated prior patient care experienceCertification as an Emergency Medical Technician (EMT)AHA Basic Life SupportUnderstanding of basic medical terminologyMust be able to read, write and communicate effectively in EnglishMust demonstrate customer service skills appropriate to the jobDe-escalation certification upon hire; Upon recertification, SAMA Certification requiredHospital Fire and Life Safety Card (Los Angeles City Employees only)Preferred QualificationsOne year experience in an acute care facilitySAMA Certification upon hireBilingual skills to communicate effectively with patients and familiesPhysical RequirementsThese are requirements normally expected to perform regular job duties. Walking - Constantly Standing - Constantly Sitting - Occasionally Reaching with Hands and Arms - Constantly Stooping, Kneeling, Crouching, or Crawling - Frequently Talking - Occasionally Hearing - Constantly Seeing - Constantly Performing repetitive motions with arms or hands - Constantly Lifting, carrying, pushing or pulling up to 10 lbs - Constantly Lifting, carrying, pushing or pulling up to 25 lbs - Frequently Lifting, carrying, pushing or pulling up to 50 lbs - Frequently Lifting, carrying, pushing, or pulling greater than 50 lbs - Frequently Driving - None Essential Job Functions / Major Areas of ResponsibilityThe essential functions below are not intended to be an exhaustive list of all duties that may be assigned to this position, nor does it restrict the duties which may be assigned to this position if such duties reasonably relate to the position.