Correctional EMT / ER Technician - $20 per hour

TK Health; North 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 is seeking an Emergency Medical Technician (EMT) / ER Technician for a full-time role at Pulaski County Jail in Little Rock, AR. The position features 12-hour night shifts, weekend rotations, and patient-care responsibilities under physician supervision.

The ideal candidate holds state EMT certification and current CPR certification, with a commitment to delivering high-quality care in a correctional setting and collaborating with nursing staff and correctional teams.

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• Performs medical screening during booking under physician supervision
• Monitors patients and reports changes in condition or vital signs
• Performs vital signs
• Completes intake screening per policies and standards
• Infectious control practices and universal precautions
• Communicates with patients, staff, and nurses with accuracy
• Collaborates with healthcare team and correctional staff to coordinate care
• Performs other duties as assigned

Skills

EMT certification

CPR certification

Job description

Job Description & Requirements

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

• 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. If you are interested in beginning a career in correctional health care we would love to hear from you.

Benefits

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