Emergency Medical Technician​/Nights​/ in Deming

Emergency Medical Technician / Nights / in Deming

Schedule: 7 p.m.

- 7 a.m., 36/48 rotation
Gas stipend: Eligible for a $50 weekly stipend, depending on home address

Responds to emergency calls to provide efficient and immediate care to patients of a correctional facility. Also assists with initial examination upon intake and responds to day‑to‑day medical issues with inmate population.

• Provides rapid response to apparent medical emergencies throughout the correctional facility
• Assesses and identifies health problems of new patients and develops medical records. Additional care is provided based upon assessment and obtaining historical information.
• Documents medical history, treatment, and prescription drug use for patients
• Helps restock, sterilize, and maintain medical emergency bags and equipment

• Successful completion of an Emergency Medical Technician or Paramedic course
• Current and unrestricted certification or registration in the state of employment
• Prior experience in a correctional or jail setting is preferred

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

• Clear and effective verbal and written communication with all coworkers, supervisors, jail administration, and patients
• Excellent verbal and written comprehension
• Excellent deductive reasoning and problem‑solving abilities
• Excellent organizational skills
• Ability to use a computer and learn site‑specific software
• Must demonstrate ability to appropriately and safely use standard medical equipment
• Ability to respect the dignity and confidentiality of inmates

• Maintain all certifications, educational requirements, licensing, etc. for this position
• Current CPR/BLS certification
• Current TB test (taken within one year)
• Adhere to all facility policies and procedures and Employee Handbook
• Willing to assist coworkers and work overtime if required; may act as a resource to other coworkers
• Maintain confidentiality, dignity, and security of health records and protected health information in compliance with HIPAA requirements

• Must undergo security training and orientation on facility safety policies and procedures

• Ability to remain stationary and move/traverse throughout the facility, including up and down flights of stairs
• Ability to position oneself in different spaces
• Ability to convey and discern information in conversation, frequently communicate with patients; must exchange accurate information
• Ability to identify and detect objects and assess situations from a variety of distances
• Ability to stay calm in stressful and demanding situations
• Frequently transports objects up to 50 pounds

Work is performed inside a correctional facility. Employees are exposed to some level of risk and/or harm by inmates, including exposure to blood‑borne pathogens. Employee is expected to work in accordance with all security rules and regulations to minimize the risk of danger and/or harm to themselves or other employees.

Employee must comply with all current and future State, Federal, and Local laws and regulations, court orders, administrative directives and standards, and policies and procedures of the site where assigned, including those of professional organizations such as ACA, NCCHC, etc. Employee must treat every other member of the Corr Health team, all correctional personnel, all inmates, and third parties with dignity and respect.

Inappropriate or degrading actions or communications will not be tolerated.

Must be able to pass a background check and pre‑employment drug test (as applicable).

Entry level

Full‑time

Health Care Provider (Hospital and Health Care industry)