Emergency Medical Technician - Part-Time Evenings

Acadia Healthcare•Draper, UT

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About The Position

Youth Care is hiring a part-time Emergency Medical Technician to work the 3 p.m.–11 p.m. shift in a behavioral health setting. The EMT provides first-line medical and emergency care to sick or injured patients, administers routine medication, and conducts weekly assessments. The role supports patient care, safety, documentation, and collaboration with facility staff to help treat and rehabilitate patients and support their return to the community. Youth Care provides mental health services to young people and their families. The organization describes its employee support, professional network, competitive salary, and benefits as opportunities to gain experience in a behavioral health setting. Duties may be added or removed as circumstances require.

Requirements

High school diploma or equivalent.
Education or training resulting in EMT certification or licensure according to state requirements.
Current Emergency Medical Technician (EMT) licensure according to state requirements.
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 and experience working with the facility’s patient population.
First aid, if required by state or facility.

Responsibilities

Accurately obtain and document temperature, pulse, respirations, and blood pressure.
Assess patients’ cardiac and respiratory status using emergency skills and knowledge, and manage and respond to emergencies.
Assist with patient biopsychosocial assessments, admissions, and discharges.
Monitor patients’ physical and emotional well-being and report unusual behavior or physical ailments to appropriate staff.
Prepare and maintain records of patient progress and services performed.
Administer 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 patient 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.