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Emergency Medical Technician

Maricopa County
parental leave, sick time, tuition reimbursement
United States, Arizona, Phoenix
2680 South 28th Drive (Show on map)
Nov 26, 2024
Posting Date 11/26/24 Application Deadline 11/28/24 Pay Range $19.00 - $28.00 hourly Salary offers are based on the candidate's equivalent experience and internal equity with other employees within the same job classification. This position is eligible for overtime compensation for all hours worked over 40 in the designated workweek Job Type Unclassified Department Correctional Health About the Position If you are enthusiastic about helping others and have compassion for those in need of medical care, consider joining our incredible team! We are currently seeking afull-timeEmergency Medical Technician (EMT)to fulfill our mission to provide medically necessary, evidence-based, and integrated health care to patients going through the judicial system. About Us It's time for you to utilize and perfect your talents. Correctional Health Services (CHS) is an industry-leading healthcare organization for the incarcerated population. Our department's culture promotes collaboration, continuous training, and flexibility. We challenge our team to spearhead initiatives, break down barriers, and advance their expertise. Apply now to work with a dynamic group of diverse and talented professionals. Proud To Offer Tuition reimbursement Opportunities for growth and development within Maricopa County Exceptional work-life balance Paid vacation, sick time, and parental leave Low-cost, high-value healthcare for you and your qualifying dependents Extensive wellness program, including healthcare premium discounts Employee discounts for goods and services Maricopa County participates in the Arizona State Retirement System. This defined retirement benefit requires 12.27% monthly contribution rate and includes a 100% employer match on Day 1 Learn more at Work With Us \| Maricopa County, AZ We Require Experience in skilled care, acute care, primary care physician practice, prehospital or hospital emergency medical care Completion of an Emergency Medical Technician (EMT) program meeting AZDHS requirements We Also Value Experience in a corrections setting Job Contributions Assists in providing basic emergency medical care during medical emergencies in a detention setting Operates under the current scope of practice of the medical direction protocols for emergency medical care technicians Administers, monitors, and assists patients with the self-administration of medications through their administrative medical directors delegated authority Gathers patient vital signs, obtains specimens, performs ordered treatments, and applies dressings Works closely with a multidisciplinary team to monitor patients Recognizes and documents the signs and symptoms of medical needs warranting additional professional expertise and notifying the appropriate medical staff of changes in patient's condition, reaction to medications and/or treatments, and other significant incidents Performs any other duties within the scope of practice Working Conditions Ability to work inside a jail environment Will be assigned to various clinical locations in the Phoenix area within a 5-mile radius Ability to respond to emergencies and get on the floor to perform CPR/chest compressions, push medical equipment, climb stairs, and lift patients on a gurney Must complete an EMT program meeting AZDHS requirements and pass the national registry of EMT (NREMT) exam and possess a valid Arizona EMCT license upon hire A BLS, CPR, and First Aid certification training is provided during new hire orientation Must complete an MCSO-HR fingerprint/background check and maintain CPR certification Selection Procedure Only the most qualified candidates will be considered Consideration will only be given to candidates who submit online applications Candidates will be contacted primarily through email and their Workday online application profile Must pass a pre-employment background and/or fingerprint investigation as required by statute or policy, including drug and alcohol testing requirements for positions designated as safety-sensitive Maricopa County is an equal opportunity employer. Apply Now!