Correctional EMT / ER Technician - $20 per hour

TK Health; Little Rock (AR); On-site; USD 23,000 - 32,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k)

Dental insurance

Health insurance

Life insurance

Paid time off

Referral program

Vision insurance

Pet insurance

Employee assistance programs

Medical benefits

Job summary

TK Health in Little Rock, AR seeks a Correctional EMT / ER Technician for Pulaski County Jail. 12-hour night shifts with rotating weekends. You will perform medical screening during intake, monitor vital signs, document observations, and collaborate with nurses and correctional staff to ensure patient care in a secure environment.

Minimum qualifications include EMT certification and current CPR. This staff position offers benefits and a stable schedule in a correctional health care setting

Qualifications

• Certification as an Emergency Medical Technician as per state regulations
• Current CPR certification is required

Responsibilities

• Conduct medical screening during booking and monitor patient condition
• Take and record vital signs and communicate findings to the nurse
• Maintain infection control practices and Universal Precautions
• Collaborate with healthcare and correctional staff to coordinate patient care
• Perform other duties as assigned

Skills

EMT Certification

CPR Certification

Job description

TK Health is seeking a Correctional EMT / ER Technician for a job in Little Rock, Arkansas.

Job Description & Requirements

• Specialty: EMT / ER Technician
• Discipline: Allied Health Professional
• Duration: Ongoing
• Employment Type: Staff

Job Details: Job Location: Pulaski County Jail - Little Rock, AR 72204, Salary Range: $20.00 - $20.00 Hourly, Join the TK Health team providing patient care where the need is highest. We are a correctional healthcare provider with a regional focus on our clinics in Alabama, Arkansas, Colorado, Illinois, Indiana, Kansas, Kentucky, Louisiana, Missouri, Montana, Oklahoma, Tennessee, Texas, and Wisconsin Jails and Detention Centers. Our team oversees the day-to-day healthcare operations in facilities with inmate populations ranging from 25 to nearly 2,800 inmates. Our medical staff are afforded the opportunity to utilize their medical skills to their fullest capacity in a safe, secure, and unconventional environment. Learn more about us at www.tkhealth.care.

Location: Pulaski County Jail Little Rock, AR

Job Description

Emergency Medical Technician (EMT)

12 hour night shift

Rotating Weekends

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/federal regulations. Monitors patients and report changes in condition or vital signs.

Performs vital signs

Completes the Intake Screening in accordance with policies, procedures and applicable standards

Observes, records and reports to the Nurse symptoms and conditions related to the patient

Routinely inspects, cleans and monitors equipment and supplies. Reports any equipment or supply issues for correction or repair.

Obtains, records and reports vital signs

Demonstrates awareness of proper infection control practice by using Universal Precautions and following policies and procedures.

Communicates to patients, staff and others in accurate and factual manner and seeks clarification from or refers questions to Nurse when indicated

Works collaboratively with other members of the health care team, and correctional staff in coordination of the patient's care

Perform other duties as assigned.

Minimum Qualifications

• Certification as an Emergency Medical Technician in accordance with state regulations
• Current CPR certification
• Job Type: Full-time
• Salary: $20.00 per hour

Benefits

• 401(k)
• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Referral program
• Vision insurance

Qualifications

TK Health Job ID #141773. Posted job title: EMT

About TK Health

TK Health is a correctional health care company that is committed to providing an exceptional health care experience at the facilities we serve. We focus on providing a positive employee experience that flows on to enhanced health care for our patients, which ultimately achieves exceptional client satisfaction. TK Health operates in 9 states in over 100 county jails. We take pride in the comprehensive health care services available, including mental health services, to help provide a better future to diverse inmate populations as well as the community overall.

TK Health provides employee advancement opportunities, competitive pay, and comprehensive benefit packages. Utilize your medical skills to the fullest capacity in a safe, secure environment while sharpening your clinical skills and gaining unparalleled nursing experience.

Benefits

• 401k retirement plan
• Pet insurance
• Employee assistance programs
• Dental benefits
• Life insurance
• Medical benefits
• Vision benefits