Paramedic - Jefferson County Jail

Jimmy Jazz; Birmingham (AL); On-site; USD 45,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

The Paramedic provides emergency medical care within the scope of certification under a licensed medical provider, performing basic and advanced life support and non-emergency medical care to treat illnesses and injuries.

Work in a correctional healthcare environment with safety, confidentiality, and adherence to policies. The role requires reporting to supervision and a willingness to support organizational goals and patient-centered care.

Qualifications

• Graduate of an accredited Paramedic Program.
• Minimum 1 year of related medical experience.

Responsibilities

• Perform basic and advanced life support and patient care.
• Coordinate emergency care with nursing and medical staff.
• Utilize triage skills to optimize efficiency.
• Ensure medication security during administration.
• Report adverse events to supervisor.
• Maintain patient confidentiality per policies.

Skills

Emergency medical care

Paramedic practice

Patient assessment

Team collaboration

Documentation

Education

Paramedic program graduate

Job description

Description

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

Performs basic, advanced life support patient care and patient assessments within established protocols, stabilization, and treatment.

Coordinates emergency care procedures with authorized nursing and medical staff to ensure patient health and safety.

Develops and utilizes triage skills to provide optimal efficiency as needed.

Ensures security of medications while administration is occurring; as well as keeping safety top priority.

Reports any adverse patient events or reactions immediately to a supervisor.

Ensures the confidentiality and rights of patients, the health systems and documents, by adhering to all FCH and facility policies, as well as federal, state and local regulations.

Performs other duties as assigned to support FCH’s goals, objectives and values.

Knowledge, Skills, Abilities and Competencies

Knowledge and expertise in public health, and the diagnosis and treatment of individuals.

Ability to quickly assess medical emergencies and implement appropriate interventions in a fast-paced correctional healthcare environment.

Ability to apply critical thinking to a variety of practical and emergent situations and accurately follow standardized procedures effectively and calmly.

Ability to work independently and in a team environment.

Maintain positive, collaborative working relationships with patients, staff, leadership, the public and external partners.

Possess strong judgment, discretion, high level of confidentiality, flexibility and integrity.

Strong attention to detail, follow-up and timely completion of assigned tasks.

Strong written and oral communication skills.

Disclaimer: This job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee. Duties, responsibilities and activities may change or new ones may be assigned at any time with or without notice.

Requirements

Minimum Education and/or Experience Qualifications

Graduate of an accredited Paramedic Program

One (1) year related experience in a medical environment

An equivalent combination of education and experience sufficient to successfully perform the essential duties of the job, such as those listed above, unless otherwise subject to any other requirements set forth in law or regulation.

Required Certifications and Licenses

Must have and maintain current Paramedic licensure within the State of Georgia

Must have or attain a BLS Certification prior to the first day of employment

Preferred Qualification

Experience working in a correctional facility

Special Requirements: This position will be subject to a background check.

Physical Requirements: The position requires the ability to lift and/or carry up to 50 pounds with prolonged periods of standing, walking, sitting at a desk, viewing a computer and reading a variety of materials. Must be able to seize, hold, grasp, turn or otherwise work with your hands. Must be able to perform repetitive tasks, such as typing for extended periods of time.

ADA Statement
In accordance with the American Disabilities Act (ADA), FirstClass Healthcare provides reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of the position, unless doing so would cause undue hardship on the company. Please contact the Human Resources department with any accommodation questions or requests in writing at [e-mail] .

Physical and Mental DemandsThis position requires the physical and mental ability to perform essential job functions, including frequent standing, walking, sitting, lifting, bending, pushing, pushing, twisting, kneeling, crouching, grasping, and repetitive motion. Must be able to seize, hold, grasp, turn or otherwise work with your hands. Must be able to perform repetitive tasks, such as typing for extended periods of time, viewing a computer and reading a variety of materials. This role also occasionally requires exerting up to 50 pounds of force to lift, carry, push, or pull objects, with or without reasonable accommodation.

In this position, you must be able to effectively communicate, possess clinical judgment, and respond to emergency or high-stress situations, with or without reasonable accommodation.

This position requires sustained concentration, sound clinical judgment, situational awareness, cognitive flexibility and adaptability, and the ability to remain calm and focused while working in a correctional environment.

Work Environment
Work is performed in a correctional healthcare environment with exposure to noise, communicable diseases, controlled access areas, and unpredictable conditions. Employees must comply with all safety, security, infection control and emergency response protocols. Reasonable accommodation may be provided in accordance with the ADA, provided that it does not present an undue hardship on the company’s operations.

Summary

Summary

The Paramedic is responsible for providing emergency medical care within the scope of their certification under the direction of a licensed medical provider. The Paramedic will also perform basic and advanced life support, non-emergency medical care to treat illnesses and injuries.

About Us

FirstClass Healthcare (FCH) is a physician owned and operated Atlanta-based healthcare organization focused on delivering patient-centered care that specializes in treating patients with compassionate care through operational and clinical excellence. FCH is dedicated to providing exceptional care to a population who are most often in their greatest time of need.

Come join our world-class team of professionals to make a difference and be part of our mission, “Delivering Medically-Led Quality Care to People in Jails and Prisons”.

First Class Healthcare Staffing Management, LLC provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.

Additional Information

• Shift Days, Nights and Variable
• FT/PT/PRN Full-time, Part-time and PRN
• Open Positions Multiple Positions Available
• Compensation Salary commensurate with experience