Paramedic Night Shift
Paramedic Night Shift
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Job Description
Overview
As a Correctional Paramedic you will work alongside correctional officers and other medical professionals to provide emergency medical care to the incarcerated individuals in residence. Working within a controlled environment where security is top priority and the days are never dull you will have a variety of duties to keep you engaged. This is a unique position where you can make a difference to this diverse population of patients with complex medical needs.
Responsibilities
The Paramedic requires working closely with security staff and other medical professionals to provide immediate advanced medical attention during emergencies. Responsibilities may include and not be limited to:
- Evaluating medical needs prioritizing medical care by severity providing urgent care to staff and patients
- Responding to emergencies providing rapid assessments advanced medical care and treatments within the facility
- Administering medications performing intubation inserting IV lines delivering babies etc.
- Completing paperwork and documentation related to individual care of patient or staff
- Communicating and reporting any relevant information to other medical professionals security staff and emergency services outside of the facility including EMS/Fire/Police services
Qualifications
Experience / Requirements / Qualifications
- Paramedics are required to complete training for basic and advanced EMTs and additional studies from an accredited college or university
- Completion of National Paramedic Certification (NPC) exam and the required state licensing counterparts
- Hold CPR certification
- Has extensive knowledge of physiology cardiology medical procedures and medication
- Knowledge of applicable laws regulations and industry standards
- Able to maintain confidentiality of all proprietary and/or confidential information
- Display integrity professionalism and be able to adhere to a Code of Conduct and comply with all facility(s) correctional healthcare policies procedures and legal requirements
- Must pass the facilitys criminal background check and drug screening
Physical Capabilities:
Must have the ability to stand for long periods lift and move patients (up to 50 pounds) bend squat reach push pull walk significant distances and perform physically demanding tasks like CPR all while maintaining good balance and endurance throughout a shift.
Why Join NaphCare
NaphCare Benefits for Full-Time Employees Include:
- Health dental & vision insurance that starts day one!
- Prescriptions free of charge through our health plan beginning day one!
- Lowest Cost Benefits!
- Employee Assistance Program (EAP) services
- 401K and Roth with company contribution that starts day one!
- Tuition Assistance
- Referral bonuses
- Term life insurance at no cost to the employee
- Generous paid time off & paid holidays
- Free continuing education and CMEs
If you would like to speak with me to learn more about this position and NaphCare please first apply directly to the position to initiate the application process then send your resume to and Ill be in touch.
Equal Opportunity Employer: disability/veteran
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Employment Type
Full-Time
