EMT in Corrections: Life-Saving Care & Growth

Wellpath; West Palm Beach (FL); On-site; USD 35,000 - 60,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

DailyPay

Tuition Assistance

Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

Company paid life insurance

Health Spending Accounts (HSA)

Wellness program

Discounted banking rates

Job summary

Wellpath is seeking an Emergency Medical Technician (EMT) to provide essential medical care to inmate patients within correctional facilities. You will perform initial medical examinations at intake, respond to day-to-day issues, and be prepared for emergencies with basic life support and CPR.

Responsibilities include documenting medical histories, administering treatments, maintaining equipment, and ensuring HIPAA compliance.

Qualifications

• Requires Emergency Medical Technician or Paramedic course completion.
• High school diploma or GED required.
• Unrestricted current certification/registration in state of practice.

Responsibilities

• Provide emergency medical response and basic life support to inmates in the facility, including CPR and equipment.
• Assess and document medical history and treatments, administer prescribed medications as needed.
• Maintain equipment sterilization and assist physicians during procedures.
• Maintain patient confidentiality and HIPAA compliance, follow emergency procedures and crisis response.
• Communicate clearly with staff, jail administration, and patients; may assist with overtime.

Skills

Emergency Medical Technician (EMT)

CPR

HIPAA compliance

Communication

Education

High school or GED

EMT or Paramedic course completed

Job description

Wellpath is seeking an Emergency Medical Technician (EMT) to provide essential medical care to inmate patients within correctional facilities. You will perform initial medical examinations at intake, respond to day-to-day issues, and be prepared for emergencies with basic life support and CPR.

Responsibilities include documenting medical histories, administering treatments, maintaining equipment, and ensuring HIPAA compliance.