Emergency Medical Technician (EMT) - Boulder, CO

Prime Physicians • Boulder, CO

10d • Onsite

About The Position

Six Emergency Medical Technician positions are available at the Boulder County Jail in Boulder, Colorado. EMTs provide medical intake, assessment, emergency response, and patient-care support in a correctional healthcare environment. The role requires an active Colorado EMT certification and CPR/BLS certification. QMAP certification is required if assigned medication-administration duties. Shifts are 12 hours, either 6:00 AM–6:30 PM or 6:00 PM–6:30 AM, and include weekends and holidays.

Requirements

• Active Colorado EMT certification.
• CPR/BLS certification.
• EMT experience in emergency medical services or healthcare settings.
• Ability to work effectively in a correctional healthcare environment.
• Strong patient assessment and emergency response skills.
• Excellent communication and teamwork skills.
• Ability to maintain patient confidentiality and professionalism.
• Knowledge of medical documentation and patient care protocols.
• QMAP certification if assigned medication-administration duties.

Nice To Haves

• Experience in correctional healthcare or secure medical environments.

Responsibilities

• Conduct medical intake screenings for individuals entering the facility.
• Obtain and document patient medical histories and vital signs.
• Identify and report abnormal findings or changes in patient conditions.
• Provide emergency medical assessment, treatment, stabilization, and CPR/BLS.
• Assist Registered Nurses and medical providers with patient care and procedures.
• Perform blood draws, specimen collection, and point-of-care testing when trained and authorized.
• Administer medications when properly certified and authorized.
• Maintain accurate patient medical records and medication documentation.
• Assist with medication inventory and controlled-substance counts as assigned.
• Ensure compliance with patient confidentiality and healthcare regulations.
• Promptly report medical emergencies, medication concerns, and patient safety issues to the RN or medical provider.

What This Job Offers

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