CUCF - EMT

State of Utah; Gunnison (UT); On-site; USD 30,000 - 33,000; Full time

Job summary

State of Utah is seeking a Full-Time EMT to provide emergency medical care to inmates at Gunnison CUCF. The role requires administering medications, assisting RNs, and performing crises evaluations in collaboration with medical and correctional staff.

The position includes maintaining medical supplies, conducting routine treatments, and supporting overall healthcare delivery in a secure facility. A Utah EMT certification is mandatory and a background check and drug testing are required.

Qualifications

• Current, unrestricted EMT certification in Utah.
• Ability to work well with medical staff, officers, and incarcerated individuals.

Responsibilities

• Provide emergency medical care to the inmate population.
• Administer medications as ordered by CHS medical/psychiatric providers.
• Assist the RN in patient assessments.
• Complete crisis evaluations for mental health emergencies.
• Administer medications per CHS policies and procedures.
• Perform physical assessments and refer patients as needed.
• Maintain emergency kits and restock supplies and equipment.
• Conduct treatments including diabetic care, vital signs, EKGs, blood draws, wound care, dressings.
• Coordinate with referent to assess client needs and ensure material availability.

Skills

Team collaboration

Patient care focus

Education

EMT certification (Utah)

Job description

FT / PT Status – Full-Time Salary – $22.42 Remote Work / In-Office – In-Office / On-Site Application Deadline – 9/16/2026*

Please note: An offer of employment will be contingent on the applicant successfully passing a DHHS background check and pre-employment drug testing, and a Utah Department of Corrections (UDC) background screening.

Key Responsibilities

• Provide emergency medical care to the inmate population at CUCF.
• Administer medications as ordered by a CHS medical or psychiatric provider.
• Assist the Registered Nurse in the assessment of patients requesting healthcare services.
• Complete crisis evaluations for patients experiencing mental health emergencies.
• Administers medications consistent with CHS policies and procedures.
• Performs physical assessments of patients, and refers patients requiring further evaluation or treatment to a registered nurse, physician or other health care professional.
• Maintains emergency kits; checks for missing and/or outdated supplies and restocks them as necessary; restocks medical equipment and replenishes first-aid equipment and supplies in the treatment area.
• A variety of treatments including, but not limited to, diabetic care, obtaining vital signs, EKG's, blood draws, wound care, and dressing changes.
• Receives information from the referent to determine priority and assess client's needs for services.
• Ensures that there is an adequate supply of materials available.
• Prepares and/or processes documents; reviews for accuracy and completeness; updates information and/or evaluates against policy; compares elements for consistency or logical relationships, etc.
• Orders, receives, inspects, and stores equipment, merchandise, commodities, materials, and/or supplies.

Supplemental Information

• Emergency Medical Technician (EMT) certificate required. UCA 26B-4-116
• Risks which require the use of special safety precautions and/or equipment, e.g., working around operating machines, working with contagious diseases or hazardous chemicals, etc.
• Work requires physical exertion. May require the ability to stand; walk over rough surfaces; bend, crouch, stoop, stretch, reach, lift moderately heavy items (up to 50 lbs.) in a recurring manner and/or for long periods of time.

Qualifications

Minimum or "day-one" qualifications:

• Current, unrestricted certification as Emergency Medical Technician in the State of Utah.
• Have the ability to work well with medical staff, officers, and individuals who are incarcerated.

Preferred Or Trainable/on-the-job Qualifications

• BLS and ACLS certifications

About The Role

Location – 255 East 300 North
Gunnison, Utah, 84634
United States

Background Check Required – You must successfully pass a criminal history check.

Drug Test Required – Yes

Schedule Code – B - Competitive Career Service

Why You Should Join Our Team

Benefits

In Utah, we believe hard work is important, but balance is essential. Finding work/life balance is a vital element to our culture. To find out more about WHY Utah , click here . Other benefits may include:

• Job Stability: Enjoy the security and reliability of employment within a well-established organization.
• Career Growth: Develop valuable skills and gain opportunities for leadership within a large organization.
• Meaningful Work: Contribute to an important service that benefits the community and supports organizational goals.
• Supportive Work Environment: Be part of a team that values cooperation, strong work ethics, and mutual support.

The Agency

For more information on Correctional Health Services, please visit our website .

EEO Statement

The State of Utah is committed to equal employment opportunity regardless of race, color, ancestry, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, age, citizenship, marital status, disability, gender identity, or Veteran status. We also consider qualified applicants regardless of criminal histories, consistent with legal requirements. For accommodations, please contact [phone].