Emergency Medical Technician

Acadia Healthcare; Scotts Valley (CA); On-site; USD 34,000 - 36,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive hourly rate

Overnight shift differential

Medical, dental, and vision insurance

401(k) plan

Excellent training program

AOD education opportunity

Professional growth opportunities

Job summary

The Camp Recovery Center in California is seeking a Full Time EMT to provide first-line medical and emergency care. You will accurately document vital signs, monitor patient status, and assist with admissions and discharges while maintaining patient safety and confidentiality.

Responsibilities include responding to emergencies, administering medications as directed, and collaborating with the care team to support rehabilitation.

Qualifications

• Minimum high school education; EMT licensure per state requirements.
• CPR, de-escalation and restraint certification required.
• Prior behavioral health setting experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Obtain and document vital signs (temperature, pulse, respirations, BP).
• Assess cardiac/respiratory status and respond to emergencies.
• Assist with biopsychosocial assessments and admissions/discharges.
• Monitor patient well-being and report unusual conditions.
• Prepare and maintain patient progress records.
• Administer medications as directed by physicians or per state law.
• Collaborate with staff to treat and rehabilitate patients.
• Ensure confidentiality and uphold policies and procedures.
• Provide empathetic, professional care and address patient complaints.

Skills

Behavioral health experience

Education

High School diploma or equivalent

EMT licensure (CA)

CPR certification

Job description

Overview

PURPOSE STATEMENT:

Provide first-line medical or emergency care for sick or injured patients.

Responsibilities

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

• Accurately obtain and document vital signs including temperature, pulse, respirations and blood pressure.
• Use emergency skills and knowledge to assess a patient’s cardiac and respiratory status or manage and respond to emergencies.
• Assist with the completion of patient biopsychosocial assessment, including assisting with admission and discharge of patients.
• Monitor physical and emotional well-being of patients and report unusual behavior or physical ailments to appropriate staff.
• Prepare and maintain records of progress and services performed.
• Give medications, following instructions from physicians, other prescribing medical professionals or where approved by state law or regulations for EMTs.
• Collaborate with other staff in working with the population of the facility to treat, rehabilitate and return patients to the community.
• Comply with organizational policies, procedures, performance improvement initiatives and maintain organizational and industry policies regarding confidentiality.
• Demonstrate a positive, empathetic and professional attitude towards customers always. When patient needs are not met, acknowledge and work to resolve complaints. Recognize that patient safety is a top priority.

OTHER FUNCTIONS:

• Perform other functions and tasks as assigned.

Qualifications

EDUCATION/EXPERIENCE/SKILL REQUIREMENTS:

• High School diploma or equivalent required.
• Additional education or training which results in certification or licensure as an EMT per state requirements required.
• Previous experience in behavioral health setting, as well as knowledge and experience working with the population of the facility, preferred.

LICENSES/DESIGNATIONS/CERTIFICATIONS:

• Current Emergency Medical Technician (EMT) licensure, per state requirements.
• CPR, de-escalation and restraint certification required (training available upon hire and offered by facility).
• First aid may be required based on state or facility.

ADDITIONAL REGULATORY REQUIREMENTS:

As needed

COMPENSATION:

Compensation for roles at THE CAMP RECOVERY CENTER varies depending on a wide array of factors including but not limited to the specific location, role, skill set, and level of experience. As required by local law, THE CAMP RECOVERY CENTER provides a reasonable hourly range of compensation for roles that may be hired in California as set forth below.

Role Location: CALIFORNIA

Calculated Hourly Range for role EMT

State - California: $25.00 - $26.00 per hour plus $3.00 overnight differential

BENEFITS:

The Camp Recovery Centerprovides a comprehensive package of benefits for our Full TimeEMTs. Current benefits include:

• 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 that is second to none in the industry.

While this job description is intended to be an accurate reflection of the requirements of the job, management reserves the right to add or remove duties from particular jobs when circumstances (e.g. emergencies, changes in workload, rush jobs or technological developments) dictate.

We are committed toprovidingequalemploymentopportunitiestoall applicantsforemploymentregardlessofanindividual’scharacteristicsprotected byapplicable state,federalandlocallaws.