EMT

Turn Key Health•Little Rock, AR

4d•Onsite

About The Position

The EMT provides patient care at Pulaski County Jail in Little Rock, Arkansas, in a correctional healthcare setting. Under the supervision of the physician, the EMT performs medical screening during the booking process in accordance with policies and procedures, current standards of practice and care, and applicable state and federal regulations. The role is a 12-hour night shift with rotating weekends. The EMT monitors patients and reports changes in condition or vital signs, completes intake screenings, and observes, records, and reports patient symptoms and conditions to the Nurse. The EMT also routinely inspects, cleans, and monitors equipment and supplies, reports issues for correction or repair, follows infection-control practices and Universal Precautions, communicates accurately with patients and staff, and collaborates with the healthcare team and correctional staff in coordinating patient care. Other duties may be assigned.

Requirements

Certification as an Emergency Medical Technician in accordance with state regulations.
Current CPR certification.

Responsibilities

Perform medical screening during the booking process in accordance with policies, procedures, standards of practice and care, and applicable state and federal regulations.
Monitor patients and report changes in condition or vital signs.
Perform and record vital signs.
Complete intake screenings in accordance with policies, procedures, and applicable standards.
Observe, record, and report patient symptoms and conditions to the Nurse.
Routinely inspect, clean, and monitor equipment and supplies, and report issues for correction or repair.
Use Universal Precautions and follow infection-control policies and procedures.
Communicate accurately and factually with patients, staff, and others; seek clarification from or refer questions to the Nurse when indicated.
Collaborate with healthcare team members and correctional staff in coordinating patient care.
Perform other duties as assigned.