Emergency Medical Tech (EMT) FT Day

Wellpath / Correct Care Solutions; Farmington (NM); On-site; USD 29,136 - 32,373; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Paid time off

401k

Tuition Assistance

Employee Assistance Program

Wellness program

Job summary

Wellpath / Correct Care Solutions in Farmington, NM, is looking for an Emergency Medical Technician (EMT) for a full-time day shift position. This role involves providing essential medical care to inmate patients within correctional facilities, including emergency medical response and basic life support.

Candidates must be high school graduates with completed EMT training and current state certification. The position offers a salary range of $21.15 to $23.50 per hour, along with comprehensive benefits like medical, dental, and a work-life balance commitment.

Qualifications

• High school graduate or G.E.D.
• Successful completion of an Emergency Medical Technician or Paramedic course.
• Prior experience in a correctional or jail setting preferred.
• Unrestricted current certification or registration in state of practice.

Responsibilities

• Provide emergency medical response to inmate patients.
• Assess and document medical history of patients.
• Maintain equipment for examinations and assist medical staff.
• Ensure compliance with HIPAA regulations.

Skills

Emergency medical response

Basic life support

Patient confidentiality

Communication

Education

High school graduate or GED

Successful completion of EMT or Paramedic course

Job description

Emergency Medical Technician (EMT) – Full Time Day Shift

Compensation: $21.15 – $23.50 per hour

Department: Intake

You Matter

• Make a difference every day in the lives of the underserved
• Join a mission driven organization with a people first culture
• Excellent career growth opportunities

Join us and find a career that supports:

• Caring for overlooked, underserved, and vulnerable patients
• Diversity, equity, inclusion, and belonging
• Autonomy in a warm team environment
• Growth and training

Perks and Benefits

In addition to comprehensive benefits including medical, dental, vision, paid time off, and 401k, we foster a work‑life balance for team members and their families to support physical, mental, and financial wellbeing. Eligible perks and benefits vary based on employee type and length of service.

• DailyPay – receive your money as you earn it
• Tuition Assistance and dependent scholarships
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP) including free counseling and health coaching
• Company paid life insurance
• Tax‑free Health Spending Accounts (HSA)
• Wellness program featuring fitness memberships and product discounts
• Preferred banking partnership and discounted rates for home and auto loans

Why Us

Now is your moment to make a difference in the lives of the underserved. Every day we have the distinct honor and responsibility to show up with non‑judgmental compassion to provide hope and healing to those who need it most.

Wellpath sees hundreds of thousands of unique individuals in our facilities each month and a very large percentage receive direct clinical care, which includes lives saved by Narcan.

We offer ongoing training and development opportunities for licensed and unlicensed healthcare team members, and have best‑in‑class clinical resources for training, education, and point‑of‑care support.

How you make a difference

An Emergency Medical Technician (EMT) provides essential medical care to inmate patients within correctional facilities. This includes conducting initial medical examinations upon intake and responding to day‑to‑day medical issues that may arise among the inmate population. EMTs must also be prepared to respond to medical emergencies within the facility, providing critical care to patients in need.

Key Responsibilities

• Provide emergency medical response and basic life support to inmate patients, utilizing CPR and necessary equipment.
• Assess and document the medical history and treatment of new and current inmate patients, administering prescribed treatments and medications as needed.
• Ensure equipment is maintained and sterilized for use during examinations and treatments, and assist physicians or physician extenders during procedures.
• Maintain patient confidentiality and comply with HIPAA regulations, while being aware of emergency procedures and crisis situations.
• Communicate clearly and concisely with coworkers, supervisors, jail administration and patients, and be willing to assist in job duties and work overtime if necessary.

Qualifications & Requirements

Education

• High school graduate or G.E.D.
• Successful completion of an Emergency Medical Technician or Paramedic course.

Experience

• Prior experience in a correctional or jail setting preferred.

Licenses / Certifications

• Unrestricted current certification or registration in state of practice.

Additional Details

Full Time, Day shift – 12 hour shifts.

Equal Employment Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer

We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees.

If you are excited about a role but your experience doesn’t seem to align perfectly with every element of the job description, we encourage you to apply. You may be just the right candidate for this, or one of our many other roles.