Emergency Medical Technician (AEMT/EMT, Paramedic)

Naphcare, Inc.; Buckeye (AZ); On-site; USD 32,000 - 33,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health, dental & vision insurance

Prescription coverage from day one

401K and Roth plans

Tuition assistance

Paid time off and holidays

Continuing education and CMEs

Job summary

NaphCare is hiring Advanced Emergency Medical Technicians, EMTs and Paramedics to join our medical team at the Lewis Facility in Buckeye, AZ.

Pay ranges from $23.00 to $24.00 per hour, based on shift, licensure, site needs, and experience. The role involves responding to emergencies in a correctional setting and ensuring inmate health and safety throughout shifts.

Qualifications

• Completion of an Emergency Medical Technician (EMT) or Paramedic program.
• Ability to obtain the necessary state licenses for EMT or Paramedic.
• High school diploma or equivalent (GED).
• Be able to obtain BLS CPR Certification (AHA preferred).
• Ability to interact effectively with patients from diverse backgrounds, including those with mental health or substance abuse issues.
• Maintain confidentiality and adhere to facility policies and codes of conduct; pass background checks and drug screenings.

Responsibilities

• Responding to emergencies, administer medications, and coordinate with staff to ensure inmate health and safety.
• Assist with patient assessments and interviewing patients about health problems and medication history.
• Take vital signs including blood pressure, temperature, respiration, and weight; draw blood.
• Document medical history, medications, treatments, and conditions.
• Assist with maintenance of medical equipment and supplies within the facility.
• Complete intake screening.
• Administer and read PPD tests.
• Ensure safety and security of inmates and staff during procedures and transport.
• Observe and report changes in patients' health to nurses.

Skills

EMT Certification

Paramedic Certification

License readiness

Education

EMT certification program

State EMT/Paramedic license

High school diploma

Job description

Overview

NaphCare is hiring Advanced Emergency Medical Technicians, Emergency Medical Technicians (AEMTs/EMTs) and Paramedics to join our team of medical professionals in the Lewis Facilityin Buckeye, AZ.

Pay rates range from $23.00to$24.00 per hour based on shift, site needs, licensure/certification, and experience.

As a Correctional AEMT / Paramedic, you will work alongside correctional officers and other medical professionals to provide care to the individuals in residence. Working within a controlled environment, where security is top priority and the days are never dull, you will have various duties to keep you engaged including assessing and treating patients, responding to emergencies and assisting with medical protocols.

Responsibilities

AEMTs / Paramedics play a critical role in our continued mission to provide quality healthcare that protects the rights, dignity, and health of our unique patient population. Duties and responsibilities may include and not be limited to:

• Responding to emergencies, administering medications, and coordinating with other staff to ensure inmate health and safety.
• Assist with performing patient assessments, interviewing patients about current health problems, medication history
• Taking vital signs including blood pressure, temperature, respiration, and weight, draw blood
• Documenting medical history including medications, treatment and medical conditions
• Assisting with the maintenance of medical equipment and supplies within the facility
• Complete intake screening
• Administer and read PPD
• Ensuring the safety and security of inmates and staff during medical procedures and transport
• Observing and reporting changes in patients’ physical or mental health to nurses

Qualifications

Requirements / Qualifications

• Completion of an Emergency Medical Technician (EMT) or a higher-level Paramedic program
• Ability to obtain the necessary state licenses for EMT or Paramedic
• High school diploma or equivalent (GED)
• Be able to obtain BLS CPR Certification (AHA preferred)
• Ability to interact effectively with patients from diverse backgrounds, including those with mental health or substance abuse issues
• Must have the ability to maintain confidentiality of all proprietary and/or confidential information and integrity, professionalism and ability to adhere to a Code of Conduct and comply with all facility(s) correctional healthcare policies, procedures, and legal requirements
• Display integrity, professionalism and be able to adhere to a Code of Conduct and comply with all facility(s) correctional healthcare policies, procedures, and legal requirements
• Must pass the facility’s criminal background check and drug screening

Physical Capabilities:

Must have the ability to stand for long periods, lift and move patients (up to 50 pounds), bend, squat, reach, push, pull, walk significant distances, and perform physically demanding tasks like CPR, all while maintaining good balance and endurance throughout a shift.

Why Join NaphCare?

NaphCare is one of the largest providers of healthcare services to correctional facilities throughout the US and we are growing. If you have never considered a career in correctional healthcare, now may be the time. In addition to competitive salaries and generous employee benefits, we strongly support career advancement within the company.

NaphCare Benefits for Full-Time Employees Include:

• Health, dental & vision insurance that starts day one!
• Prescriptions free of charge through our health plan, beginning day one!
• Lowest Cost Benefits!
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP) services
• 401K and Roth with company contribution that starts day one!
• Tuition Assistance
• Referral bonuses
• Term life insurance at no cost to the employee
• Generous paid time off & paid holidays
• Free continuing education and CMEs

Equal Opportunity Employer: disability/veteran