Emergency Medical Tech - EMT or Certified Medical Assist (CMA)

Wellpath; Yakima (WA); Vor Ort; USD 35.000 - 50.000; Vollzeit

Benefits dieser Stelle

DailyPay, receive your money as you earn it

Tuition Assistance and dependent Scholarships

Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

Company paid life insurance

Tax-free Health Spending Accounts (HSA)

Wellness program featuring fitness memberships

Preferred banking partnership for loans

Zusammenfassung

A healthcare organization is seeking an Emergency Medical Technician (EMT) to provide vital medical care within correctional facilities. The role involves responding to medical emergencies, conducting examinations, and maintaining accurate medical documentation. Ideal candidates will have EMT certification and experience in a correctional setting. This position supports a mission-driven culture focusing on the wellbeing of underserved populations, offering growth opportunities and comprehensive benefits, including health insurance and tuition assistance.

Qualifikationen

• 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.

Aufgaben

• Provide emergency medical response and basic life support to inmate patients.
• Assess and document medical history and treatment of new and current inmate patients.
• Maintain patient confidentiality and comply with HIPAA regulations.
• Communicate clearly and concisely with coworkers and administration.

Kenntnisse

EMT Certification

Communication Skills

Attention to Detail

Basic Life Support Training

Ausbildung

High school graduate or G.E.D.

Completion of EMT or Paramedic course

Tools

MS Excel

Jobbeschreibung

Overview

We\'re on a path to better healthcare. Join us and find a career that supports caring for the underserved with a people-first culture and opportunities for growth.

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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 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 in the correctional facility, 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.
• Requires successful completion of an Emergency Medical Technician or Paramedic course.

Experience

• Prior experience in a correctional or jail setting preferred.

Licenses/Certifications

• Requires unrestricted current certification or registration in state of practice.

*This position can be either a Certified MA or Licensed EMT. Schedule is Mon-Fri, occasional weekends. Position will build processes and manage live spreadsheet. Position requires demonstrated excellent computer skills (MS Excel) and attention to detail. Experience with insurance billing a plus.*

Perks and Benefits

In addition to comprehensive benefits including medical, dental, vision, paid time off, and 401k, we foster work-life balance for team members and their families to support physical, mental, and financial wellbeing including:

• 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

*Eligibility for perks and benefits varies based on employee type and length of service.*

Why Us

Now is your moment to make a difference in the lives of the underserved.

If there is one unifying characteristic of everyone on our team, it is the deep desire to help society\'s most vulnerable and overlooked individuals. We provide non-judgmental compassion to offer hope and healing to those who need it most, with quality care, collaboration, and innovation. To live our mantra to “Always Do The Right Thing!”, and to heal the world, one patient at a time.

Wellpath sees hundreds of thousands of unique individuals in their facilities month over month and a large percentage receive direct clinical care, including lives saved by Narcan. We offer ongoing training and development opportunities for licensed and unlicensed healthcare team members, with best-in-class clinical resources for training, education, and point of care support.

Equal Employment Opportunity

We are an Equal Employment Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees.

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

• Diversity, equity, inclusion, and belonging