Emergency Medical Technician (EMT) - Full Time Days

Responsibilities

• Responding to emergencies, administering medications, and coordinating with other staff to ensure inmate health and safety.
• Aid in patient assessments, interviewing patients about current health problems, medication history.
• Taking vital signs including blood pressure, temperature, respiration, and weight, drawing blood.
• Documenting medical history including medications, treatment and medical conditions.
• Maintaining medical equipment and supplies within the facility.
• Completing intake screenings.
• Administering and reading PPD tests.
• Ensuring the safety and security of inmates and staff during medical procedures and transport.
• Observing and reporting changes in patients' physical or mental health to nurses.

Qualifications

• Completion of an Emergency Medical Technician (EMT).
• Ability to obtain the necessary state licenses for EMT.
• High school diploma or equivalent (GED).
• Active BLS Certification (American Heart Association required).
• Criminal background check must be passed.
• Able to maintain confidentiality of all proprietary and/or confidential information.
• Display integrity, professionalism, and adhere to a Code of Conduct and comply with all facility(s) correctional healthcare policies, procedures, and legal requirements.

Physical Capabilities

• Must have the ability to stand for long periods.
• Lift and move patients (up to 50 pounds).
• Bend, squat, reach, push, pull, walk significant distances.
• Perform physically demanding tasks like CPR, all while maintaining good balance and endurance throughout a shift.