EMT / Paramedic - Night Shift

Wellpath•West Palm Beach, FL

8d•Onsite

About The Position

This role involves providing essential medical care to patients within correctional facilities. The organization emphasizes a mission-driven culture with a people-first approach, offering excellent career growth opportunities. They focus on caring for overlooked, underserved, and vulnerable patients, fostering autonomy in a warm team environment, and supporting growth and training. The company highlights its commitment to making a difference in the lives of the underserved and vulnerable, providing quality care with compassion, collaboration, and innovation. They offer ongoing training and development opportunities and best-in-class clinical resources.

Requirements

High school graduate or G.E.D.
Successful completion of an Emergency Medical Technician or Paramedic course.
Requires unrestricted current certification or registration in state of practice.
Must reside in the United States.

Nice To Haves

Prior experience in a correctional or jail setting preferred.

Responsibilities

Provide emergency medical response and basic life support to inmate patients in the correctional facility, utilizing CPR and necessary equipment.
Assess and document the medical history and treatment of new and current inmate patients, administering prescribed treatments and medications as needed.
Ensure equipment is maintained and sterilized for use during examinations and treatments, and assist physicians or physician extenders during procedures.
Maintain patient confidentiality and comply with HIPAA regulations, while being aware of emergency procedures and crisis situations.
Communicate clearly and concisely with coworkers, supervisors, jail administration and patients, and be willing to assist in job duties and work overtime if necessary.