EMT - PRN

Acadia Healthcare•Scotts Valley, CA

1d•$24 - $27

About The Position

PRN EMT Opportunity (8hours shifts) at The Camp Recovery Center – Scotts Valley, CA Pay Range: $24.00 - $27.00 We are hiring a compassionate and experienced PRN Emergency Care Technician to work with our clients at The Camp Recovery Center in Scotts Valley! This is a key role whose primary goal is to provide a safe, nurturing environment for our adult clients who have co-occurring disorders (substance use disorder and mental health disorders). The Camp is a 74-bed treatment center providing services to adults on both an inpatient and outpatient basis.

Requirements

High School diploma or equivalent required.
Additional education or training which results in certification or licensure as an EMT per state requirements required.
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.

Nice To Haves

Previous experience in behavioral health setting, as well as knowledge and experience working with the population of the facility, preferred.

Responsibilities

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.
Perform other functions and tasks as assigned.