Emergency Medical Technician - Correctional Health Services

State of Utah Office of the Governor • Salt Lake City, UT

1d • Onsite

About The Position

The Division of Correctional Health Services is seeking to hire a certified Emergency Medical Technician (EMT) who can work effectively with medical staff, officers, and individuals who are incarcerated at the Utah State Correctional Facility. This role involves providing emergency medical care to the inmate population, administering medications, assisting with patient assessments, and completing crisis evaluations for mental health emergencies. The position also includes performing physical assessments, maintaining emergency kits, and handling various treatments such as diabetic care, EKGs, blood draws, and wound care. Additionally, the EMT will be responsible for ordering, receiving, and storing medical supplies and equipment, and preparing/processing documents related to patient care and supplies.

Requirements

• Current, unrestricted certification as Emergency Medical Technician in the State of Utah.
• Have the ability to work well with medical staff, officers, and individuals who are incarcerated.

Nice To Haves

• BLS and ACLS certifications

Responsibilities

• Provide emergency medical care to the inmate population at USCF.
• Administer medications as ordered by a CHS medical or psychiatric provider.
• Assist the Registered Nurse in the assessment of patients requesting healthcare services.
• Complete crisis evaluations for patients experiencing mental health emergencies.
• Administers medications consistent with CHS policies and procedures.
• Performs physical assessments of patients, and refers patients requiring further evaluation or treatment to a registered nurse, physician or other health care professional.
• Maintains emergency kits; checks for missing and/or outdated supplies and restocks them as necessary; restocks medical equipment and replenishes first-aid equipment and supplies in treatment area.
• Performs a variety of treatments including, but not limited to, diabetic care, obtaining vital signs, EKG's, blood draws, wound care, and dressing changes.
• Receives information from referent to determine priority and assess client's needs for services.
• Ensures that there is an adequate supply of materials available.
• Prepares and/or processes documents; reviews for accuracy and completeness; updates information and/or evaluates against policy; compares elements for consistency or logical relationships, etc.
• Orders, receives, inspects, and stores equipment, merchandise, commodities, materials, and/or supplies.

Benefits

• Job Stability: Enjoy the security and reliability of employment within a well-established organization.
• Career Growth: Develop valuable skills and gain opportunities for leadership within a large organization.
• Meaningful Work: Contribute to an important service that benefits the community and supports organizational goals.
• Supportive Work Environment: Be part of a team that values cooperation, strong work ethics, and mutual support.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed