EMT
About The Position
Emergency Medical Technician (EMT) – Full-Time Days or Nights TK Health – Pulaski County Jail | Little Rock, Arkansas Full-Time | 12-Hour Shifts | Day & Night Shift Opportunities Are you an EMT looking for an opportunity to use your clinical skills in a setting where your work truly matters? TK Health is hiring Full-Time Emergency Medical Technicians (EMTs) to join our healthcare team at the Pulaski County Jail in Little Rock, Arkansas. We currently have opportunities available on both day shift and night shift. Correctional healthcare offers EMTs a unique opportunity to work alongside nurses and other healthcare professionals while providing essential care to an underserved patient population. You'll gain valuable hands-on experience in a secure, team-oriented environment where no two days are exactly the same.
Requirements
- Current Emergency Medical Technician (EMT) certification in accordance with Arkansas requirements
- Current CPR/BLS certification
- Ability to work effectively in a secure correctional healthcare environment
- Strong communication and documentation skills
- Dependable, professional and team-oriented
Nice To Haves
- Correctional healthcare experience is not required.
Responsibilities
- Perform medical screenings during the booking/intake process in accordance with established policies and procedures
- Obtain, document and report vital signs
- Observe patients and promptly report changes in symptoms, condition or vital signs to nursing staff
- Assist with patient care within the EMT scope of practice
- Maintain accurate and timely documentation
- Follow infection-control procedures and Universal Precautions
- Inspect, clean and monitor medical equipment and supplies
- Communicate professionally with patients, healthcare staff and correctional personnel
- Work collaboratively with nurses and other members of the healthcare team to coordinate patient care
- Perform additional duties within scope as assigned
Benefits
- Medical insurance
- Dental insurance
- Vision insurance
- Pet insurance
- Life insurance
- Short- and long-term disability
- 401(k) with company matching
- Paid time off
- Employee referral program
- Bi-weekly direct deposit
- Opportunities for advancement within a growing correctional healthcare organization
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Education Level
High school or GED
