Emergency Medical Technician - Part-Time Evenings

Youth Care of Utah•Draper, UT

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About The Position

Youth Care is hiring a part-time Emergency Medical Technician for the 3 p.m.–11 p.m. shift. The role provides first-line medical or emergency care for sick or injured patients, along with routine medication passes and weekly assessments. EMTs work with patients in a behavioral health setting and collaborate with facility staff to support treatment, rehabilitation, and patients’ return to the community. The position requires a high school diploma or equivalent, state-required EMT certification or licensure, and current EMT licensure. CPR and de-escalation and restraint certification are required; training is available upon hire and offered by the facility. First aid may be required depending on state or facility requirements. Experience in a behavioral health setting and familiarity with the facility’s patient population are preferred.

Requirements

High school diploma or equivalent.
Additional education or training resulting in EMT certification or licensure in accordance with state requirements.
Current Emergency Medical Technician (EMT) licensure in accordance with 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 of and experience working with the facility’s patient population.
First-aid qualification may be required depending on state or facility requirements.

Responsibilities

Accurately obtain and document vital signs, including temperature, pulse, respirations, and blood pressure.
Assess cardiac and respiratory status and use emergency skills to manage and respond to emergencies.
Assist with patient biopsychosocial assessments and with patient 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 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 patients and support their return to the community.
Follow organizational policies and procedures, participate in performance-improvement initiatives, and maintain confidentiality in accordance with organizational and industry policies.
Maintain a positive, empathetic, and professional attitude toward customers; acknowledge and work to resolve unmet patient needs and complaints, with patient safety as a priority.
Perform other functions and tasks as assigned.