Emergency Medical Technician

Summary: Under the direction of the Health Services Administrator (HSA), Nurse Practitioner (NP), Registered Nurse (RN), and Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN), this role supports the daily operations of the Luna County Detention Center Medical Department. This position assists the nursing staff with fundamental nursing duties and is involved in a wide range of medical tasks, such as responding to emergency calls to provide efficient and immediate care to patients of correctional facility. Also assists with initial examination upon in-take and responding to day-to-day medical issues with inmate population. The ideal candidate will have the skills to deal with individuals at all levels, including detainees, officers, and other Detention Center employees.

Essential Duties & Responsibilities: The essential functions or duties listed below are intended only as illustrations of the various types of work that may be performed. The omission of specific statements of duties does not exclude them from the position if the work is similar, related or a logical assignment to the position.

• 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 of the patient and obtaining historical information.
• Document medical history, treatment, and prescription drug use for patients
• Helps to restock, sterilize, and maintain medical emergency bags and equipment
• Additional duties as assigned 

Minimum Qualifications:
Education and Experience: 

• Successful completion of an Emergency Medical Technician or Paramedic course
• Current and unrestricted certification or registration in state of employment
• Must have a valid driver’s license
• Must be able to pass a criminal background investigation and a pre-employment drug screen
• Prior experience in a correctional or jail setting is preferred

Supervision:
 Works under the direction of the HSA, NP, RN, and LPN. 
Supervisory Responsibilities:
N/A