Emergency Medical Technician - Sheriff's Office

Salt Lake County; Salt Lake City (UT); On-site; USD 36,000 - 53,000; Full time

Job summary

Salt Lake County Jail in Salt Lake City seeks an EMT to provide primary medical care to prisoners. This role requires Utah EMT certification and the ability to work within a jail setting, including strict documentation and infection control practices.

The employee will perform basic emergency care, administer medications within scope, monitor patient conditions, and coordinate with medical staff. A fingerprint background check and RAP Back enrollment are required.

Qualifications

• Current Certification with the State of Utah as an EMT.
• Background check via fingerprinting and enrollment in RAP Back per County HR policy.
• Ability to work in a jail environment and handle stressful situations.

Responsibilities

• Performs basic emergency medical techniques under supervision of nursing or physician staff.
• Provides medical first response to emergencies in the jail.
• Accesses and administers medications within scope of practice and state law.
• Obtains and records vital signs, medical history, allergies, and medications.
• Maintains medical records and ensures documentation is complete and accurate.
• Communicates patient status to on-coming staff to ensure continuity of care.
• Performs phlebotomy and other delegated procedures under supervision.

Skills

Basic Life Support

Medical terminology

Pharmacology knowledge

Customer service in health care

Public health policies

Documentation and record-keeping

Education

Utah EMT Certification

Job description

Job Description

$35,592.00-$53,390.00 *DOE

+$1 per hour worked in environmental pay

*All job-related experience must be included on the resume portion for it to be considered in the salary offer.

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JOB SUMMARY

Provides primary medical care and treatment to prisoners of the Salt Lake County Jails.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONSCurrent Certification with the State of Utah as an Emergency Medical Technician (EMT).

Due to the nature of this position, the successful applicant must pass a required background check through fingerprinting and enrollment in the continuous RAP Back (Record of Arrest and Prosecution Back) program in accordance with current County Human Resources policy requirements.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

• Performs basic emergency medical techniques in the care and treatment of patients under the supervision of the nursing or physician staff.
• Provides medical first response to emergency situations in the jails.
• Accesses and administers medications within their scope of practice and according to state law.
• Obtains and records patient temperatures, pulse rates, blood pressure, weight and height measurements, review of medications, allergies, past medical history, and places patient on pulse oximetry and cardiac monitors.
• Reports and records all observed or verbalized patient concerns and changes in condition to a member of the nursing or physician staff.
• Performs specialty skills and delegated procedures under the direct supervision of the nursing or physician staff.
• Performs phlebotomy.
• Cleans and stock examination rooms and medication carts as needed.
• Complies with medical records policies regarding the complete and accurate documentation of patient care. Initiates and maintains required records and legal documents.
• Facilitates communication and reporting to on-coming shift of health care staff members to promote continuity of patient care.
• Advises patients on health maintenance and disease prevention.
• Applies universal infection control procedures.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES (KSA)

Knowledge of:

• Basic understanding and knowledge of medical terminology
• Basic knowledge of pharmacology
• Basic Life Support Certification
• Human behavior and performance; individual differences in ability, personality, and interests; and the recognition, assessment, and treatment of individuals with behavioral and/or affective disorders
• Customer service in the health care setting including needs assessment and meeting quality standards for services
• Public health policies and procedures necessary to treat and control infectious diseases

Skills and Abilities to:

• Enter, transcribe, record, store, or maintain information in either written or electronic form
• Perform medical procedures within the scope of practice
• Maintain full awareness of surroundings and others’ reactions, making adjustments according to the situation while providing health care services to prisoners
• Monitor/assess medical emergencies or issues and form medical response while maintaining the safety of those involved
• Consider the relative costs and benefits of potential actions to choose the most appropriate one
• Recognize problems, analyze information, evaluate results, and apply general rules and standard operating procedures to choose the best solution and solve problems
• Establish and maintain good interpersonal relationships
• Handle stressful situations in a clam and professional manner
• Understand and apply security measures in the jail environment
• Applies universal infection control procedures
• Speak clearly, concisely, and effectively; listen to and understand information and ideas as presented verbally

WORKING CONDITIONS AND PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS

This position works in the Salt Lake County Jail (which is a locked-down facility), has direct contact with prisoners, and may be exposed to stress as a result of human behavior in a jail environment.

It is NOT expected that the EMT/AEMT will provide care to prisoners without the direct observation and assistance of a corrections deputy.

Push and maintain control of medication cart weighing approximately 150 pounds, walk extensive distances, kneel, bend, and stand for long periods of time, climb stairs while transporting medical equipment, twist and lift heavy equipment, lift backboards, and transport patients up or down stairs.