Corrections Medical Technician (QMA/EMT/CNA)

Quality Correctional Care; Lafayette (IN); On-site; USD 21,000 - 30,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive compensation packages

Paid time off

Referral Program

Employee Assistance Program

Financial Wellness Program

401K with a 4% company match

Job summary

Quality Correctional Care provides medical and mental healthcare to justice-involved patients and seeks a Quality Medical Technician (QMT) at Tippecanoe Community Corrections. You will administer medications, obtain vitals, and coordinate with the Medical Provider for emergencies.

Shift is 7AM-7PM, 3 days/week with every other weekend rotation; CPR certification and 6 months of medical experience are required, EMT/QMA/CMA preferred. Lifting up to 50 pounds may be necessary.

Qualifications

• Active CPR certification.
• Minimum of 6 months of experience in the medical field.
• EMT, QMA, CMA certification highly preferred.
• Must be able to stand for extended periods of time.
• Must be able to push, pull, reach, and bend frequently.
• Must be capable of lifting up to 50 pounds.

Responsibilities

• Medication administration
• Obtaining vital signs
• Assisting in sick call using medical protocols
• Communicating with the facility or on-call Medical Provider
• Respond to medical emergencies
• Be capable of performing life saving measures and ability to take charge and give direction in an emergency
• Collect laboratory specimens, as needed
• Follow the \"Rules of 100\" and provide patient care as specified
• Maintain accurate and up-to-date information in patient charts

Skills

CPR certification

Medical field experience

Patient care

Emergency response

Education

EMT certification

QMA certification

CMA certification

Job description

Quality Correctional Care provides medical and mental healthcare to justice-involved patients and seeks a Quality Medical Technician (QMT) at Tippecanoe Community Corrections. You will administer medications, obtain vitals, and coordinate with the Medical Provider for emergencies.

Shift is 7AM-7PM, 3 days/week with every other weekend rotation; CPR certification and 6 months of medical experience are required, EMT/QMA/CMA preferred. Lifting up to 50 pounds may be necessary.