Emergency Medical Tech - Parttime Evenings 4 shifts per week

Wellpath; Fort Lauderdale (FL); On-site; USD 29,756 - 33,062; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

DailyPay

Tuition Assistance

Employee Assistance Program

Company paid life insurance

Tax-free Health Spending Accounts

Wellness program

Preferred banking partnership

Job summary

A leading healthcare provider is seeking an Emergency Medical Technician for part-time evening shifts in Fort Lauderdale, Florida. The role involves providing essential medical care to inmate patients including emergency responses and maintaining patient records. Candidates should have a high school diploma and EMT certification, along with preferred experience in a correctional environment. This position offers competitive pay and various health and wellness benefits.

Qualifications

• Prior experience in a correctional or jail setting preferred.
• Unrestricted current certification or registration in the state of practice.

Responsibilities

• Provide emergency medical response and basic life support to inmate patients.
• Assess and document medical history and treatment of inmate patients.
• Ensure equipment is maintained and sterilized for use.
• Maintain patient confidentiality and comply with HIPAA regulations.
• Communicate clearly with coworkers, supervisors, and patients.

Education

High school graduate or G.E.D.

Successful completion of an Emergency Medical Technician or Paramedic course

Job description

Emergency Medical Technician – Parttime Evenings (4 shifts per week)

Compensation: $21.6 - $24 / hour

Department: Medical

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 on intake, responding to day‑to‑day medical issues that may arise among the inmate population, and being prepared to respond to medical emergencies, providing critical care to patients in need.

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
• 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 work‑life balance for team members and their families to support physical, mental, and financial wellbeing:

• 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.

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.
• 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 the state of practice.

Schedule

• Part‑time evenings, 4 shifts per week; every other weekend.

We are an 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 align perfectly with every element, we encourage you to apply.