Emergency Medical Technician (AEMT/EMT, Paramedic)

Naphcare, Inc.; Goodyear (AZ); Vor Ort; USD 32.000 - 33.000; Vollzeit

Benefits dieser Stelle

Health, dental & vision insurance

401K with company contribution

Tuition Assistance

Paid time off & holidays

Free continuing education

Zusammenfassung

NaphCare, Inc. is hiring Advanced EMTs, EMTs and Paramedics to join our medical team at the Arizona Department of Corrections - Perryville in Perryville, AZ. Pay ranges from $23.00 to $24.00 per hour, depending on shift, licensure, site needs, and experience.

You will work alongside correctional officers to provide care in a controlled environment. Responsibilities include responding to emergencies, patient assessments, documenting medical history, taking vital signs, and ensuring inmate health

Qualifikationen

• Completion of an EMT or Paramedic program.
• Ability to obtain state EMT/Paramedic licenses.
• High school diploma or GED.
• BLS CPR Certification (AHA) required.
• Ability to interact with patients from diverse backgrounds.
• Must pass criminal background check and drug screening.

Aufgaben

• Respond to emergencies and coordinate with staff to ensure inmate health and safety.
• Perform patient assessments and obtain medical history when needed.
• Take vital signs and draw blood as directed.
• Document medical history, medications, treatments and conditions.
• Maintain medical equipment and supplies within the facility.
• Complete intake screening and administer tests as required.
• Administer and read PPD results.
• Ensure safety and security during procedures and transport.
• Observe and report changes in health to nurses.

Kenntnisse

Communication

Empathy

Confidentiality

Professionalism

Code of Conduct

Ausbildung

EMT or Paramedic program

High school diploma or GED

BLS CPR Certification (AHA)

Jobbeschreibung

Overview

NaphCare is hiring Advanced Emergency Medical Technicians, Emergency Medical Technicians (AEMTs/EMTs) and Paramedics to join our team of medical professionals in the Arizona Department of Corrections - Perryville in Perryville, 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

• 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

• 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 required)
• 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

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