Paramedic

GovernmentJobs.com — Pennington County SD; Rapid City (SD); On-site; USD 52,000 - 68,000; Full time

Job summary

Pennington County is seeking a Paramedic to provide paramedical care for inmates, detainees and clients in Pennington County correctional facilities and the Care Campus. The Paramedic makes treatment recommendations and assesses medical conditions in accordance with licensure.

Work shifts typically run 6AM–10PM, seven days a week with an on-call rotation required. Qualifications include a High School diploma or GED, and state EME certification.

Qualifications

• Paramedic education and licensure requirements.
• Ability to make treatment recommendations and assess medical conditions.
• Experience or training in correctional health care is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Provide paramedical care for inmates, detainees and clients.
• Make treatment recommendations based on licensure and clinical assessment.

Skills

Paramedic competencies

Critical thinking

Education

High School or GED

Associates degree preferred

Job description

This position provides paramedical care for inmates, detainees and clients in Pennington County correctional facilities and the Care Campus. The Paramedic makes treatment recommendations and assesses medical conditions in accordance with their licensure.

This position is typically staffed between the hours of 6AM and 10PM, seven days a week. An on‑call rotations is required.

Education and/or Experience Required

• High School or GED required, Associates degree preferred.
• Knowledge and level of competency commonly associated with completion of specialized training the field of work, in addition to basic skills typically associated with a high school education.
• Sufficient experience to understand the basic principles relevant to the major duties of the position, usually associated with the completion of an apprenticeship/internship or having had a similar position for one to two years.
• Possession of or ability to readily obtain appropriate state EME certification.
• Posses