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 a certified Emergency Medical Technician to provide emergency medical care to the inmate population at the Utah State Correctional Facility. The role requires working effectively with medical staff, officers, and incarcerated individuals. The position is full-time, in-office/on-site, and eligible for a full benefits package. Salary is $22.42.

Employment is contingent on successfully passing a DHHS background check, pre-employment drug testing, and a Utah Department of Corrections background screening. Applicants must also successfully pass a criminal history check.

Requirements

• Current, unrestricted Emergency Medical Technician certification in the State of Utah.
• Ability to work well with medical staff, officers, and incarcerated individuals.
• Ability to perform work involving physical exertion, including standing, walking over rough surfaces, bending, crouching, stooping, stretching, reaching, and repeatedly or for extended periods lifting items weighing up to 50 pounds.
• Ability to work around risks that require special safety precautions and/or equipment, such as operating machines, contagious diseases, or hazardous chemicals.
• Successful completion of a DHHS background check, pre-employment drug testing, and a Utah Department of Corrections background screening.

Nice To Haves

• BLS certification.
• ACLS certification.

Responsibilities

• Provide emergency medical care to the inmate population at the Utah State Correctional Facility.
• Administer medications as ordered by a Correctional Health Services medical or psychiatric provider and in accordance with CHS policies and procedures.
• Assist the Registered Nurse in assessing patients requesting healthcare services.
• Complete crisis evaluations for patients experiencing mental health emergencies.
• Perform physical assessments and refer patients requiring further evaluation or treatment to a registered nurse, physician, or other healthcare professional.
• Maintain emergency kits by checking for missing or outdated supplies and restocking them as necessary; restock medical equipment and replenish first-aid equipment and supplies in the treatment area.
• Provide treatments including diabetic care, obtaining vital signs, EKGs, blood draws, wound care, and dressing changes.
• Receive information from the referent to determine priority and assess a client's service needs.
• Ensure an adequate supply of materials is available.
• Prepare and/or process documents, review them for accuracy and completeness, update information and/or evaluate it against policy, and compare elements for consistency or logical relationships.
• Order, receive, inspect, and store equipment, merchandise, commodities, materials, and/or supplies.

Benefits

• Full benefits package eligibility.
• Job stability within a well-established organization.
• Career growth, skill development, and opportunities for leadership.
• Meaningful work contributing to an important community service.
• Supportive work environment that values cooperation, strong work ethics, and mutual support.
• Work/life balance.

What This Job Offers

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