Emergency Medical Technician - Part Time 3 days
About The Position
The Emergency Medical Technician provides first-line medical or emergency care for sick or injured patients at The Camp Recovery Center. This is a part-time position with 8-hour shifts on Tuesday, Friday, and Saturday. The role includes assessing and responding to cardiac and respiratory conditions and emergencies, supporting patient assessments and transitions, monitoring patient well-being, documenting services, and collaborating with facility staff. Compensation in California is listed as $25.00–$27.00 per hour. Benefits described are for full-time staff only and do not necessarily apply to this part-time position.
Requirements
- High school diploma or equivalent.
- Education or training resulting in EMT certification or licensure as required by the state.
- Current Emergency Medical Technician (EMT) licensure, as required by the state.
- CPR, de-escalation, and restraint certification; training is available upon hire and offered by the facility.
Nice To Haves
- Previous experience in a behavioral health setting.
- Knowledge of and experience working with the facility’s population.
- First aid, if required based on state or facility requirements.
Responsibilities
- Accurately obtain and document patients’ temperature, pulse, respirations, and blood pressure.
- Use emergency skills and knowledge to assess cardiac and respiratory status and manage or respond to emergencies.
- Assist with patient biopsychosocial assessments, including admission and discharge.
- Monitor patients’ physical and emotional well-being and report unusual behavior or physical ailments to appropriate staff.
- Prepare and maintain records of progress and services performed.
- Give medications according to instructions from physicians or other prescribing medical professionals, or as permitted by state law or regulations for EMTs.
- Collaborate with staff to treat and rehabilitate the facility’s population and support patients’ return to the community.
- Comply with organizational policies, procedures, performance improvement initiatives, and confidentiality requirements.
- Maintain a positive, empathetic, and professional attitude toward customers; acknowledge and work to resolve complaints when patient needs are not met; prioritize patient safety.
- Perform other functions and tasks as assigned.
Benefits
- Competitive hourly rate.
- Shift differential for overnight shifts.
- Medical, dental, and vision insurance.
- Acadia Healthcare 401(k) plan.
- Excellent training program.
- Complimentary AOD education to certify as a Substance Use Disorder Counselor.
- Professional growth opportunity.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Part-time
Education Level
High school or GED
