Paramedic

NaphCare • Tampa, FL

13d • Onsite

About The Position

NaphCare is hiring a Paramedic to join our team of medical professionals in the Hillsborough County Jail in Tampa, FL. As a Correctional Paramedic , you will work alongside correctional officers and other medical professionals to provide emergency medical care to the incarcerated individuals in residence. Working within a controlled environment, where security is top priority and the days are never dull, you will have a variety of duties to keep you engaged. This is a unique position where you can make a difference to this diverse population of patients with complex medical needs.

Requirements

• Paramedics are required to complete training for basic and advanced EMTs and additional studies from an accredited college or university
• Completion of National Paramedic Certification (NPC) exam and the required state licensing counterparts
• Hold CPR certification
• Has extensive knowledge of physiology, cardiology, medical procedures, and medication
• Knowledge of applicable laws, regulations, and industry standards
• Able to maintain confidentiality of all proprietary and/or confidential information
• Display integrity, professionalism and be able to adhere to a Code of Conduct and comply with all facility(s) correctional healthcare policies, procedures, and legal requirements
• Must pass the facility’s criminal background check and drug screening
• Must have the ability to stand for long periods, lift and move patients (up to 50 pounds), bend, squat, reach, push, pull, walk significant distances, and perform physically demanding tasks like CPR, all while maintaining good balance and endurance throughout a shift.

Responsibilities

• Evaluating medical needs, prioritizing medical care by severity, providing urgent care to staff and patients
• Responding to emergencies, providing rapid assessments, advanced medical care and treatments within the facility
• Administering medications, performing intubation, inserting IV lines, delivering babies, etc.
• Completing paperwork and documentation related to individual care of patient or staff
• Communicating and reporting any relevant information to other medical professionals, security staff, and emergency services outside of the facility including EMS/Fire/Police services

Benefits

• Health, dental & vision insurance that starts day one!
• Prescriptions free of charge through our health plan, beginning day one!
• Lowest Cost Benefits!
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP) services
• 401K and Roth with company contribution that starts day one!
• Tuition Assistance
• Referral bonuses
• Term life insurance at no cost to the employee
• Generous paid time off & paid holidays
• Free continuing education and CMEs

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees