Deputy Sheriff- Medic

Roanoke County, VA; Roanoke (VA); On-site; USD 42,000 - 54,000; Full time

Job summary

Roanoke County, VA is seeking a jail medical assistant to support a physician in inmate care. The role involves routine and emergency medical tasks, including physical exams, sick calls, and medication administration, within the County Jail.

Qualifications include a high school diploma or equivalent, and some medical care experience. Certification as EMT-B or licensure as LPN/RN in Virginia, plus a valid Virginia driver’s license, are required.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• Some experience involving medical care required.

Responsibilities

• Administers preliminary physical examinations.
• Assists physician in sick calls.
• Administers medications and treatments.
• Maintains medical files and records.
• Interviews new inmates to identify problems.
• Takes blood samples, urine specimens and other samples.
• Completes reports and medical forms.
• Maintains control over medicines and supplies.
• Schedules inmate appointments.
• Administers emergency treatment to inmates.
• Keeps inventory of medical instruments and equipment.
• Coordinates special diets with kitchen staff.
• Works with correctional staff.
• Keeps abreast of developments in medicine.
• Performs Deputy Sheriff-Corrections duties as needed.

Skills

Medical knowledge

Sample collection

Record keeping

Interpersonal with inmates

Staff coordination

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Job description

Performs responsible work assisting a physician in the medical care of inmates at the County Jail. Provides both routine and emergency medical care. Performs other duties as assigned. This position is eligible for the Sheriff Department's Career Development Path.

*Shift Hours and/or Days Worked: 12 hour shifts
*Hours Required for this position: 40

• Administers preliminary physical examinations.
• Assists physician in conducting sick calls.
• Administers medications and treatments.
• Maintains a system of medical files and records.
• Interviews new inmates to identify and evaluate any special problems.
• Takes blood samples, urine specimens, smears, and other samples or specimens.
• Completes reports and medical forms.
• Maintains control over medicines and supplies.
• Schedules appointments for inmates.
• Administers emergency treatment to inmates.
• Maintains inventory of medical instruments and equipment.
• Coordinates special diets of inmates with kitchen staff.
• Works closely with correctional staff members.
• Keeps abreast of current developments in the field of medicine.
• Performs duties of a Deputy Sheriff-Corrections Division
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Education

Required:High school diploma or equivalent.

Experience

Required:Some experience involving medical care.

Certifications/ Licenses

Required:Certification as a Commonwealth of Virginia Emergency Medical Technician Certification (EMT-B) or be licensed in the State of Virginia as a Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) or Registered Nurse (RN).Valid Virginia driver's license with good driving record.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

• Good knowledge of the common medical practices, procedures, and techniques used in administering standard physical examinations, drugs, related treatments and first aid; procedures used in conducting the preliminary diagnosis of medical problems; and of the security procedures, rules and regulations of the County Jail.
• Ability to take samples and administer medications and treatments; administer preliminary physical examinations; work well with inmate patients; accurately follow detailed oral and written instructions; maintain a detailed system of records and files; and to work well with correctional staff members.

Additional Requirements

Must be a citizen of the United States, at least twenty-one (21) years of age, and complete the minimum training standards required by the Virginia Department of Criminal Justice Services.Subject to a complete criminal background investigation.Following a conditional offer of employment, must pass a post offer physical examination.Must also be able to perform the job as described in the Physical and Environmental Demands section of this job description.

Supervisory Responsibilities

None.