Emergency Medical Technician - Correctional Health Services

State-of-Utah; Salt Lake City (UT); On-site; USD 25,000 - 36,000; Full time

Job summary

Division of Correctional Health Services is seeking a full-time Emergency Medical Technician to provide urgent medical care to inmates at the Utah State Correctional Facility in Salt Lake City. The role requires passing a background check and drug testing, with on-site duties and a competitive benefits package.

Qualified candidates must hold current EMT certification in Utah, be able to coordinate with medical staff and officers, and be prepared for physical and mental health crises.

Qualifications

• Current, unrestricted EMT certification in Utah.
• Ability to work well with medical staff, officers, and individuals who are incarcerated.
• BLS and ACLS certifications preferred.

Responsibilities

• Provide emergency medical care to inmates at the Utah State Correctional Facility.
• Administer medications as ordered by CHS medical or psychiatric providers.
• Assist the RN in patient assessments and crisis evaluations for mental health emergencies.
• Make routine and urgent patient assessments and refer to appropriate health care professionals.
• Maintain emergency kits and restock supplies as needed.
• Perform treatments including vital signs, EKGs, wound care, and dressing changes.

Skills

EMT Certification Utah

Team collaboration

Job description

Emergency Medical Technician - Correctional Health Services

FT / PT Status – Full-Time
Benefits Eligibility – This position is eligible for a full benefits package.
Salary – $22.42
Remote Work / In-Office – In-Office / On-Site

*This job posting may close at any time after the minimum advertising period of three (3) business days has passed, should a sufficient applicant pool be received.

Key Responsibilities

Are you an Emergency Medical Technician (EMT) that has that ability to work effectively with medical staff, officers,and individuals who are incarcerated at the Utah State Correctional Facility? The Division of Correctional HealthServices is seeking to hire a certified Emergency Medical Technician.

Please note: An offer of employment will be contingent on the applicant successfully passing a DHHS background check and pre-employment drug testing, and a Utah Department of Corrections (UDC) background screening.

• Provide emergency medical care to the inmate population at USCF.
• Administer medications as ordered by a CHS medical or psychiatric provider.
• Assist the Registered Nurse in the assessment of patients requesting healthcare services.
• Complete crisis evaluations for patients experiencing mental health emergencies.
• Administers medications consistent with CHS policies and procedures.
• Performs physical assessments of patients, and refers patients requiring further evaluation or treatment to a
  registered nurse, physician or other health care professional.
• Maintains emergency kits; checks for missing and/or outdated supplies and restocks them as necessary; restocks
  medical equipment and replenishes first-aid equipment and supplies in the treatment area.
• A variety of treatments including, but not limited to, diabetic care, obtaining vital signs, EKG's, blood draws, wound care, and dressing changes.
• Receives information from the referent to determine priority and assess client's needs for services.
• Ensures that there is an adequate supply of materials available.
• Prepares and/or processes documents; reviews for accuracy and completeness; updates information and/or
  evaluates against policy; compares elements for consistency or logical relationships, etc.
• Orders, receives, inspects, and stores equipment, merchandise, commodities, materials, and/or supplies.

Supplemental Information

• Emergency Medical Technician (EMT) certificate required. UCA 26B-4-116.
• Risks which require the use of special safety precautions and/or equipment, e.g., working around operating machines, working with contagious diseases or hazardous chemicals, etc.
• Work requires physical exertion. May require the ability to stand; walk over rough surfaces; bend, crouch, stoop, stretch, reach, lift moderately heavy items (up to 50 lbs.) in a recurring manner and/or for long periods of time.

Qualifications

Minimum or day-one qualifications:

• Current, unrestricted certification as Emergency Medical Technician in the State of Utah.
• Have the ability to work well with medical staff, officers, and individuals who are incarcerated.

Preferred or trainable/on-the-job qualifications:

• BLS and ACLS certifications

About the Role

Location – 1480 N 8000 W
Salt Lake City, Utah, 84116
United States

Background Check Required – You must successfully pass a criminal history check.

Drug Test Required – Yes

Schedule Code – B - Competitive Career Service

Why You Should Join Our Team

In Utah, we believe hard work is important, but balance is essential. Finding work/life balance is a vital element to our culture. To find out more about WHY Utah, click here. Other benefits may include:

• Job Stability: Enjoy the security and reliability of employment within a well-established organization.
• Career Growth: Develop valuable skills and gain opportunities for leadership within a large organization.
• Meaningful Work: Contribute to an important service that benefits the community and supports organizational goals.
• Supportive Work Environment: Be part of a team that values cooperation, strong work ethics, and mutual support.

The Agency

For more information on the Division of Correctional Health Services, please visit our website.

EEO Statement

The State of Utah is committed to equal employment opportunity regardless of race, color, ancestry, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, age, citizenship, marital status, disability, gender identity, or Veteran status. We also consider qualified applicants regardless of criminal histories, consistent with legal requirements. For accommodations, please contact [phone].