Cucf - EMT

State of Utah•Gunnison, UT

1d•Onsite

About The Position

The Division of Correctional Health Services is seeking to hire a certified Emergency Medical Technician (EMT) to work at the Central Utah Correctional Facility (CUCF) in Gunnison, Utah. This role involves providing emergency medical care to the inmate population, administering medications, assisting with patient assessments, completing crisis evaluations, and maintaining emergency supplies and equipment. The position requires the ability to work effectively with medical staff, officers, and incarcerated individuals. Employment is contingent upon passing a DHHS background check, pre-employment drug testing, and a Utah Department of Corrections (UDC) background screening.

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.
Must successfully pass a criminal history check.
Must pass pre-employment drug testing.
Must pass a Utah Department of Corrections (UDC) background screening.

Nice To Haves

BLS and ACLS certifications

Responsibilities

Provide emergency medical care to the inmate population at CUCF.
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Maintains emergency kits; checks for missing and/or outdated supplies and restocks them as necessary; restocks medical equipment and replenishes first-aid equipment and supplies in the treatment area.
Perform 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 the 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.