Emergency Medical Tech

Wellpath•West Palm Beach, FL

About The Position

How you make a difference An Emergency Medical Technician (EMT) provides essential medical care to inmate patients within correctional facilities . This includes conducting initial medical examinations upon in-take and responding to day-to-day medical issues that may arise among the inmate population. Additionally, EMTs must be prepared to respond to medical emergencies that may occur within the facility, providing critical care to patients in need. Qualifications & Requirements Education High school graduate or G.E.D.· Requires successful completion of an Emergency Medical Technician or Paramedic course. Experience Prior experience in a correctional or jail setting preferred. Licenses/Certifications Requires unrestricted current certification or registration in state of practice. Key Responsibilities Provide emergency medical response and basic life support to inmate patients in the correctional facility , utilizing CPR and necessary equipment. Assess and document the medical history and treatment of new and current inmate patients, administering prescribed treatments and medications as needed. Ensure equipment is maintained and sterilized for use during examinations and treatments, and assist physicians or physician extenders during procedures. Maintain patient confidentiality and comply with HIPAA regulations, while being aware of emergency procedures and crisis situations. Communicate clearly and concisely with coworkers, supervisors, jail administration and patients, and be willing to assist in job duties and work overtime if necessary. You Matter Make a difference every day in the lives of the underserved Join a mission driven organization with a people first culture Excellent career growth opportunities Join us and find a career that supports: Caring for overlooked, underserved, and vulnerable patients Diversity, equity, inclusion, and belonging Autonomy in a warm team environment Growth and training Perks and Benefits In addition to comprehensive benefits including medical, dental, vision, paid time off, and 401k, we foster a work, life balance for team members and their family to support physical, mental, and financial wellbeing including: DailyPay, receive your money as you earn it! Tuition Assistance and dependent Scholarships Employee Assistance Program (EAP) including free counseling and health coaching Company paid life insurance Tax free Health Spending Accounts (HSA) Wellness program featuring fitness memberships and product discounts Preferred banking partnership and discounted rates for home and auto loans Eligibility for perks and benefits varies based on employee type and length of service. We are an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer We are committed to fostering, cultivating, and preserving a culture of uniqueness. We celebrate a variety of backgrounds and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees. We encourage you to apply! If you are excited about a role but your experience doesn’t seem to align perfectly with every element of the job description, we encourage you to apply. You may be just the right candidate for this, or one of our many other roles. Deadline to apply to this position is contingent upon applicant volume. Those positions located in Colorado will have a specific deadline posted in the job description. We are an Affirmative Action Employer in accordance with applicable state and local laws. We are an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer We are committed to fostering, cultivating, and preserving a culture of uniqueness. We celebrate a variety of backgrounds and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees. We encourage you to apply! If you are excited about a role but your experience doesn’t seem to align perfectly with every element of the job description, we encourage you to apply. You may be just the right candidate for this, or one of our many other roles. Deadline to apply to this position is contingent upon applicant volume. Those positions located in Colorado will have a specific deadline posted in the job description. We are an Affirmative Action Employer in accordance with applicable state and local laws.

Requirements

High school graduate or G.E.D.
Requires successful completion of an Emergency Medical Technician or Paramedic course.
Requires unrestricted current certification or registration in state of practice.

Nice To Haves

Prior experience in a correctional or jail setting preferred.

Responsibilities

Provide emergency medical response and basic life support to inmate patients in the correctional facility , utilizing CPR and necessary equipment.
Assess and document the medical history and treatment of new and current inmate patients, administering prescribed treatments and medications as needed.
Ensure equipment is maintained and sterilized for use during examinations and treatments, and assist physicians or physician extenders during procedures.
Maintain patient confidentiality and comply with HIPAA regulations, while being aware of emergency procedures and crisis situations.
Communicate clearly and concisely with coworkers, supervisors, jail administration and patients, and be willing to assist in job duties and work overtime if necessary.