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Acadia Healthcare

Operates extensive behavioral health treatment network

Emergency Medical Technician

Nursing & Frontline Patient CareConfirmed live in the last 24 hours
Part-timeScotts Valley, CA, USAIn-person

About the Job

Requirements

  • A high school diploma or equivalent is required.
  • Additional education or training resulting in certification or licensure as an EMT under state requirements is required.
  • Current Emergency Medical Technician licensure, per state requirements, is required.
  • CPR, de-escalation, and restraint certification are required; training is available upon hire and offered by the facility.
  • First aid may be required based on state or facility requirements.

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 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.
  • Administer medications according to instructions from physicians or other prescribing medical professionals, or as permitted by state law or regulations for EMTs.
  • Collaborate with other staff to treat and rehabilitate the facility’s population and support patients’ return to the community.
  • Comply with organizational policies, procedures, and 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 complaints when patient needs are unmet, recognizing patient safety as a priority.
  • Perform other functions and tasks as assigned.

Desired Qualifications

  • Previous experience in a behavioral health setting, and knowledge and experience working with the facility’s population, are preferred.

About the Company

Acadia Healthcare

Operates extensive behavioral health treatment network

Acadia Healthcare runs the largest international network of behavioral health facilities, delivering treatment for mental health and addiction issues. It provides inpatient psychiatric care, substance abuse detox, residential treatment, and outpatient programs, with services including medication-assisted treatment, family therapy, and experiential therapies across multiple care levels. The company stands out through its vast network of 230 locations across 40 states and its partnerships with other health systems via joint ventures with organizations like Fairview Health Services, Orlando Health, and SCL Health. Its goal is to improve access to behavioral health care by expanding its network and partnerships to offer coordinated, end-to-end treatment nationwide.

Company size
1,001-5,000
Company stage
IPO
Headquarters
Franklin, TN
Founded
2005

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