Emergency Medical Technician / Nights

6:00 PM – 6:30 AM

About the role

Responds to emergency calls to provide efficient and immediate care to patients of a correctional facility. Also assists with initial examination upon intake and responds to day-to-day medical issues with the inmate population.

Responsibilities

• Provides rapid response to apparent medical emergencies throughout the correctional facility.
• Assesses and identifies health problems of new patients and develops medical record. Additional care is provided based upon assessment of the patient and obtaining historical information.
• Documents medical history, treatment, and prescription drug use for patients.
• Helps to restock, sterilize, and maintain medical emergency bags and equipment.
• Duties, responsibilities, and activities may change at any time with or without notice.

Requirements

• Successful completion of an Emergency Medical Technician or Paramedic course.
• Current and unrestricted certification or registration in the state of employment.
• Prior experience in a correctional or jail setting is preferred.
• Must maintain all certifications, educational requirements, licensing, etc. for this position.
• Must have current CPR/BLS certification.
• Must have current TB test (taken within one year).
• Must adhere to all facility policies and procedures as well as the policies and procedures listed in the Employee Handbook.
• Must undergo security training and orientation on facility safety policies and procedures.
• Must comply with all current and future State, Federal, and Local laws and regulations, court orders, Administrative Directives, and standards and policies of the site where assigned, including those of professional organizations such as ACA, NCCHC, etc.
• Must treat every other member of the team, all correctional personnel, all inmates, and third parties with proper dignity and respect.
• Must be able to pass a background check and pre-employment drug test (as applicable).

Skills

• Clear and effective verbal and written communication with coworkers, supervisors, jail administration, and patients.
• Excellent verbal and written comprehension.
• Excellent deductive reasoning and problem-solving abilities.
• Excellent organizational skills.
• Ability to use a computer and learn a variety of software, including site-specific computer programs.
• Must demonstrate ability to appropriately and safely use standard medical equipment.
• Ability to respect the dignity and confidentiality of inmates.
• Ability to stay calm in stressful and demanding situations.

Physical & Mental Requirements

• Ability to both remain stationary and move/traverse throughout the facility, including up and down flights of stairs.
• Ability to position oneself in different spaces.
• Ability to convey and discern information in a conversation, frequently communicate with patients; must be able to exchange accurate information.
• Ability to identify and detect objects and assess situations from a variety of distances.
• Frequently transports objects up to 50 pounds.

Work Environment

Work is performed inside a correctional facility. Employees are exposed to some level of risk and/or harm by inmates, including exposure to bloodborne pathogens. Employee is expected to work in accordance with all security rules and regulations to minimize the risk of danger and/or harm to themselves or other employees.