Resident EMT

Summer Discovery

133d•Onsite

About The Position

As an EMT (Emergency Medical Technician), you'll serve as the operational backbone of your program's health center — managing student medical records, coordinating care logistics, and ensuring the health and safety of every student on campus. You'll be the first point of contact when a student isn't feeling well and the calm, capable presence in an emergency. This is a live-in role requiring availability around the clock, with a schedule that shifts based on the needs of students and the program.

Requirements

Must be at least 21 years of age by the start of the program.
Active EMT-Basic certification required.
Current CPR and First Aid certifications required.
Prior experience working with middle or high school students in a healthcare, academic, recreational, or supervisory role.
Demonstrated comfort with medical documentation and administrative coordination.
Ability to reside on campus for the entire duration of the program.

Nice To Haves

Exemplary Conduct: Exhibit leadership, honesty, and integrity, maintaining high standards of personal and professional behavior at all times.
Judgment and Problem-Solving: Apply sound clinical and operational judgment in high-pressure situations and day-to-day decision-making.
Positive Attitude: Bring a warm, approachable presence to every student interaction, fostering trust and a sense of safety.
Attention to Detail: Maintain meticulous records and ensure no medical information falls through the cracks.
Technical Skills: Comfortably navigate platforms such as PrepforSummer.com as well as standard office tools including computers, phones, and photocopiers.

Responsibilities

Review, maintain, and update all student medical forms in EMR, ensuring allergies, medications, restrictions, and behavioral health notes are accurately documented and communicated to relevant staff.
Schedule and coordinate all medical appointments, follow up with students, parents/guardians, and staff after each visit, and ensure all paperwork is collected, scanned, and uploaded promptly.
Keep parents informed of all medical visits and ensure the Program Director and supervising Resident Counselors are briefed on any student health considerations, including medications, dietary restrictions, and prescribed behavior-modifying drugs.
Monitor and replenish health center supplies, maintain inventory, and ensure the health center is organized and operational throughout the program.
Establish a working relationship with the campus student health center and/or local non-emergency medical facility before the program begins. Prepare written directions to medical facilities for RCs and staff.
Administer and document the student self-medication model in accordance with parental waivers on file, ensuring full compliance and accurate tracking.
Administer life-saving interventions — including albuterol for severe asthma and epinephrine for anaphylaxis — within EMT-Basic scope of practice. Follow Summer Discovery emergency protocols and maintain direct communication with the Medical Director during the 9 AM–6 PM EST window.
Provide compassionate, non-judgmental care to students presenting with any symptom — physical or emotional. Never refuse a student's request for medical attention. Overprotection is always better than under protection.
Serve as the primary resource for Resident Counselors managing student illness or medical escorts, providing clear guidance and backup as needed.
Follow all guidelines in the Employee Handbook, Staff Manual, and Summer Discovery medical protocols.
Adapt to shifting priorities, same-day schedule changes, and unforeseen medical situations with composure and professionalism.
Collaborate with the full campus team — leadership, RCs, and program staff — to ensure a safe and supportive experience for every student.