Emergency Medical Technician

Wexford Health Sources, Inc.; Omaha (NE); On-site; USD 30,000 - 39,000; Full time

Job summary

Wexford Health Sources, Inc. seeks an EMT for Douglas County Correctional Center in Omaha, NE, with night shift opportunities.

You'll provide emergency and routine care within a secure healthcare setting. Under supervision of the Director of Nursing and licensed clinical staff, you'll perform assessments, treatments, triage, and support the healthcare team, ensuring accurate documentation and patient safety.

Qualifications

• Graduate of an accredited EMT or Paramedic training program.
• Current EMT license in state of practice and CPR certification.
• Minimum of one year clinical experience preferred.
• Correctional healthcare experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Assess patients, record histories and vitals in medical records.
• Provide treatments per orders and EMT protocols.
• Screen, triage, and perform basic life support for emergencies.
• Assist infirmary admissions and discharges.
• Support physicians and nurses in patient care.
• Document and monitor patient conditions, communicate changes.

Skills

CPR certification

1 year clinical experience

Correctional healthcare experience

Education

EMT or Paramedic training program graduate

Tools

State EMT license

Job description

POSITION: Emergency Medical Technician (EMT)
SCHEDULE: Opportunities available for night shifts
FACILITY: Douglas County Correctional Center
LOCATION: Omaha, NE
PAY RATE: $22-28/hr.

Are you ready to use your emergency medical skills in a fast-paced environment where every day brings opportunities to make a difference?

Wexford Health Sources, Inc. has been a leader in correctional healthcare for over 30 years, delivering quality, patient-centered care to underserved populations. As an EMT, you'll play a vital role in providing emergency and routine medical care while supporting the health and safety of patients within a secure healthcare setting.

Position Summary

Working under the direction of the Director of Nursing and licensed clinical staff, you'll provide emergency and non-emergency patient care while supporting the delivery of healthcare services throughout the facility. Your responsibilities will include:

• Conducting patient assessments, obtaining medical histories and vital signs, and documenting findings in the medical record
• Providing treatments and procedures in accordance with medical orders, EMT protocols, and scope of practice
• Performing screening, triage, and basic life support while responding to routine and emergency medical needs
• Assisting with infirmary admissions, discharges, and ongoing patient care activities
• Supporting physicians, nurses, and other healthcare staff in the delivery of patient care
• Maintaining accurate documentation, monitoring patient conditions, and communicating changes to the healthcare team

You'll go beyond emergency response.
You'll provide compassionate care, clinical support, and timely interventions that help improve patient outcomes every day.

What You’ll Need

• Graduate of an accredited EMT or Paramedic training program
• Current EMT or Paramedic license in state of practice
• Current CPR certification
• Minimum of one (1) year of clinical experience preferred
• Correctional healthcare experience preferred

Equal Opportunity Employer
We celebrate diversity and welcome all qualified candidates.

Your skills matter here. Your care can make all the difference.
Apply today and become part of a team dedicated to improving lives through quality healthcare.