Correctional Paramedic - On-Call Medical Care

GovernmentJobs.com — Pennington County SD; Rapid City (SD); On-site; USD 52,000 - 68,000; Full time

Job summary

Pennington County is seeking a Paramedic to provide paramedical care for inmates, detainees and clients in Pennington County correctional facilities and the Care Campus. The Paramedic makes treatment recommendations and assesses medical conditions in accordance with licensure.

Work shifts typically run 6AM–10PM, seven days a week with an on-call rotation required. Qualifications include a High School diploma or GED, and state EME certification.

Qualifications

• Paramedic education and licensure requirements.
• Ability to make treatment recommendations and assess medical conditions.
• Experience or training in correctional health care is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Provide paramedical care for inmates, detainees and clients.
• Make treatment recommendations based on licensure and clinical assessment.

Skills

Paramedic competencies

Critical thinking

Education

High School or GED

Associates degree preferred

Job description

Pennington County is seeking a Paramedic to provide paramedical care for inmates, detainees and clients in Pennington County correctional facilities and the Care Campus. The Paramedic makes treatment recommendations and assesses medical conditions in accordance with licensure.

Work shifts typically run 6AM–10PM, seven days a week with an on-call rotation required. Qualifications include a High School diploma or GED, and state EME certification.