Emergency Medical Technician (EMT), Correctional Health Services

Job Description

If you would like an opportunity to join a team of passionate individuals who work hard in providing quality medical care, this is the job for you.

The Utah Department of Health and Human Services Division of Correctional Health Services is seeking to hire a Certified Emergency Medical Technician (EMT ) with an ability to work effectively with medical staff, officers and offenders at the Utah State Correctional Facility.

The ideal candidate will :

Must have a State of Utah Emergency Medical Technician (EMT) certificate.

Have some experience working as an EMT.

Have good patient assessment skills.

Have good documentation skills.

Be detail oriented.

Have the ability to work well with medical staff, officers and offenders.

Why You Should Join Our Team

As a benefited employee of the Division of Correctional Health Services, you will receive great health and retirement benefits.

Click here to view a summary of the benefits we offer. We also provide generous paid time off so you can spend more time with your family and have a positive work-life balance.

The Agency

For more information about the Division of Correctional Health Services and the Department of Health and Human Services, click here.

Example of Duties

Administers medications consistent with CHS policies and procedures.

Responds to emergencies provides emergency medical care.

Performs physical assessments of patients, and refers patients requiring further evaluation or treatment to a registered nurse, physician or other health care professional.

Maintains emergency kits; checks for missing and / or outdated supplies and restocks them as necessary; restocks medical equipment and replenishes first-aid equipment and supplies in treatment area.

A variety of treatments including, but not limited to, diabetic care, obtaining vital signs, EKG's, blood draws, wound care, and dressing changes.

Receives information from referent to determine priority and assess client's needs for services.

Ensures that there is an adequate supply of materials available.

Prepares and / or processes documents; reviews for accuracy and completeness; updates information and / or evaluates against policy;

compares elements for consistency or logical relationships, etc.

Orders, receives, inspects, and stores equipment, merchandise, commodities, materials, and / or supplies.

Qualifications

Qualified candidates should have :

Certified as EMT Basic, Intermediate or Advanced

Additional Desired Qualifications include :

• ACLS (Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support)
• PALS (Pediatric Advanced Life Support)
• BLS (Basic Life Support)

Supplemental Information

• State of Utah Emergency Medical Technician (EMT) certificate required.
• This job is NOT public safety certified, and does not require peace officer status or certification.
• Risks which require the use of special safety precautions and / or equipment, e.g., working around operating machines, working with contagious diseases or hazardous chemicals, etc.
• Work requires physical exertion. May require the ability to stand; walk over rough surfaces; bend, crouch, stoop, stretch, reach, lift moderately heavy items (up to 50 lbs.

in a recurring manner and / or for long periods of time.

• Only applicants that meet minimum qualifications will be contacted.
• NOTE : Department of Human Resource Management rules regarding promotions and transfers apply to current state employees.
• Hiring officials may identify additional related skills and requirements as preferences for this position.
21 days ago