Emergency Medical Tech; EMT

Overview

Now is your moment to make a difference in the lives of the underserved. If there is one unifying characteristic of everyone on our team, it is the deep desire to help society’s most vulnerable and often overlooked individuals. We show up with non-judgmental compassion to provide hope and healing to those who need it most. For those whose calling is to serve others, join our mission to provide quality care to every patient with compassion, collaboration, and innovation, and to live our mantra to “Always Do The Right Thing!”.

We heal the world, one patient at a time.

Wellpath sees hundreds of thousands of unique individuals in their facilities month over month and a very large percent of those individuals receive direct clinical care, including lives saved by Narcan. We offer ongoing training and development opportunities for licensed and unlicensed healthcare team members and have best in class clinical resources for training, education, and point of care support.

An Emergency Medical Technician (EMT) provides essential medical care to inmate patients within correctional facilities. This includes conducting initial medical examinations upon intake and responding to day-to-day medical issues that may arise among the inmate population. EMTs must be prepared to respond to medical emergencies that may occur within the facility, providing critical care to patients in need.

• FT Day
• 12-Hour Shifts

Education

• High school graduate or G.E.D.
• Requires successful completion of an Emergency Medical Technician or Paramedic course.

Experience

• Prior experience in a correctional or jail setting preferred.

Licenses/Certifications

• Requires unrestricted current certification or registration in state of practice.

• Provide emergency medical response and basic life support to inmate patients in the correctional facility, utilizing CPR and necessary equipment.
• Assess and document the medical history and treatment of new and current inmate patients, administering prescribed treatments and medications as needed.
• Ensure equipment is maintained and sterilized for use during examinations and treatments, and assist physicians or physician extenders during procedures.
• Maintain patient confidentiality and comply with HIPAA regulations, while being aware of emergency procedures and crisis situations.
• Communicate clearly and concisely with coworkers, supervisors, jail administration and patients, and be willing to assist in job duties and work overtime if necessary.

Education

• High school graduate or G.E.D.
• Requires successful completion of an Emergency Medical Technician or Paramedic course.

Experience

• Prior experience in a correctional or jail setting preferred.

Licenses/Certifications

• Requires unrestricted current certification or registration in state of practice.

We are an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer

We are committed to fostering, cultivating, and preserving a culture of uniqueness. We celebrate a variety of backgrounds and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees.

We encourage you to apply! If you are excited about a role but your experience doesn’t seem to align perfectly with every element of the job description, we encourage you to apply. You may be just the right candidate for this, or for one of our many other roles.

Final date to receive applications to this position is contingent upon applicant volume. Those positions located in Colorado will have a specific deadline posted in the job description.

We are an Affirmative Action Employer in accordance with applicable state and local laws.