Emergency Medical Technician

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POSITION : Emergency Medical Technician (EMT)

SCHEDULE : Full-Time / Part-Time / PRN

FACILITY : Douglas County Correctional Center

LOCATION : 710 S. 17th St, Omaha, NE

PAY RANGE : $22.00-$28.00 an hour

A Job Should be MORE than just a paycheck.

Wexford Health Sources, Inc. is one of the nation's largest correctional health care providers. Over the past 30 years, our team of dedicated clinical professionals has helped literally millions of justice-involved patients receive life-changing medical and mental health services.

The majority of our patients come from marginalized or impoverished backgrounds. In many cases, our doctors, nurses, and behavioral health professionals represent the patient's first experience with quality, compassionate health care.

We heal and rehabilitate thousands of incarcerated patients every day.

When you join Wexford Health, you do more than just further your career.

You also become part of a team-a family-whose mission is to care for patients that cannot care for themselves.

You change lives.

You make a difference.

If you are looking for a position that empowers you to do MORE ... then look at Wexford Health.

BENEFITS

We're proud to offer a competitive benefits package including :

• Annual review with performance increase
• Generous paid-time off program that combines vacation and sick leave
• Paid holidays
• Comprehensive health insurance through Blue Cross Blue Shield
• Dental and Vision insurance
• 401(k) retirement saving plans
• Company-paid short-term disability
• Healthcare and dependent care spending account

POSITION SUMMARY

Under the direct supervision of the Director of Nursing, the EMT provides basic to intermediate-level emergency and non-emergency care to the ill and injured, to include assessment of illness and / or injury, management of such patients, and transfer of information.

DUTIES / RESPONSIBILITIES

1. Under the supervision of a Physician Assistant, Registered Nurse, or Licensed Practical Nurse, performs physical assessment and examination including obtaining medical history and vital signs during medical encounters and document findings in the medical record.

2. Provides treatments and procedures according to medical orders and EMT protocols.

3. Assists with admission and discharge of infirmary care patients.

4. Provides screening and triage, according to written protocols, for routine sick call and emergencies with referral to professional staff for situations beyond EMT scope of their protocols.

5. Participates in quality management committees and activities.

6. Performs basic life support provided the employee holds a current American Heart Association certification.

7. Documents encounters, patient response, complications, etc., ensures complete and accurate charting and communicates information to supervisory personnel and physicians, in accordance with physician orders. Observes, records and reports symptoms, reactions, and changes in the condition of all patients.

8. Assists with orientation of new employees.

9. Assists physician as assigned.

10. Maintains confidentiality of inmate records.

JOB REQUIREMENTS

The following requirements list the minimum to qualify. An equivalent combination of education and experience may be accepted.

LICENSING : Currently licensed as an EMT or Paramedic in the state of Nebraska.

CERTIFICATION : Current CPR Certification

EDUCATION : Graduate from an accredited EMT or Paramedic training program.

EXPERIENCE : Minimum of one (1) year of clinical experience; correctional healthcare

experience preferred

EOE / M / F / D / V

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