Emergency Medical Technician/Paramedic

Overview

Great outcomes start with great people and Armor has an exciting opportunity for an Emergency Medical Technician/Paramedic to join our team at Dekalb County Jail in Decatur, GA.

The qualified candidate will be the Emergency Responder and also handle wound care, 
Intake/Pre-booking Screenings on Day Shift, 12 hours, 7am to 730pm, (3 on, 4 off) rotating schedule, every other weekend. 

At Armor Health we are raising the standard of care to impact the lives of those we serve by partnering with exceptional correctional organizations to improve health care outcomes. We provide support for patients and foster the holistic wellness and well-being of the lives entrusted in our care. Armor is laser-focused on providing the best-in-class interventions to ensure optimal outcomes. Through our core values of embracing change, taking ownership, attention to detail, a sense of urgency, and a results oriented collaborative environment, we are a dynamic team that is transforming and revolutionizing correctional healthcare.

Responsibilities

• Performs initial assessment and management of illness or injury in accordance with specified protocol and procedure to patients entering a correctional facility.
• Provides direct paramedical and comprehensive patient care, as required in each individual case.
• Follows established departmental policies, procedures and objectives, continuous quality improvement objectives and safety, environmental and infection control standards.
• Administers appropriate emergency medical care including life support procedures, decontamination protocols, fluid/drug administration, obtaining EKG readings, and vital statistic monitoring.

Qualifications

• State licensure as an Emergency Medical Technician/Paramedic.
• Two years’ experience as an Emergency Medical Technician.

Armor Health offers career development opportunities, competitive salaries, and an excellent benefit package that includes:

• Paid time off
• 401(k) retirement plan with company match
• Excellent medical, dental, and vision insurance options
• Much more!

If you want to join an exciting, dynamic and growing organization that is making a positive impact on the lives we serve, we look forward to considering you for this opportunity and to be part of our team!

Armor Health is committed to providing equal employment opportunity for all qualified employees and applicants. We comply with all applicable federal and state laws prohibiting discrimination in employment, including but not limited to those that prohibit discrimination based on color, religion, sex, pregnancy, sexual orientation, genetic information, national origin, immigration status, age, physical or mental disability, military or veteran's status, and citizenship.

Armor Health focuses on offering comprehensive and robust Total Rewards package. Our offering contains education and development opportunities, competitive salaries, and an extensive benefit package. Some of our programs include:

• Health Insurance
• Dental Insurance
• Vision Insurance
• Health Savings Account
• Employer Paid Disability and Life coverage
• 401(k) retirement plan with company match
• Paid Time Off
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Nursing school loan repayment options