Advanced Emergency Medical Technician

Overview

NaphCare is seeking an EMT or Paramedic to join our team of medical professionals at the Forsyth County Detention Center in Winston-Salem, North Carolina.

We are currently hiring for part-time weekend opportunities on both day and night shifts, making this a great option for EMTs or Paramedics looking to supplement their current schedule, gain additional clinical experience, or build experience in correctional healthcare.

As a Correctional EMT / Paramedic, you will work alongside nurses, medical providers, correctional officers, and other healthcare professionals to provide care to a diverse patient population. You'll assist with patient assessments, vital signs, medication administration, intake screenings, emergency response, and other clinical needs while gaining valuable hands-on experience in a unique healthcare environment.

Available Part-Time Shifts:

Weekend DaysWeekend Nights

New graduates are encouraged to apply — we'll provide training in correctional healthcare!

Responsibilities

Job Duties / Responsibilities

The EMT / Paramedic will play a critical role in our continued mission to provide quality healthcare that protects the rights, dignity, and health of our unique patient population. Duties and responsibilities may include and not be limited to:

• Responding to emergencies, administering medications, and coordinating with other staff to ensure inmate health and safety.
• Assist with performing patient assessments, interviewing patients about current health problems, medication history
• Taking vital signs including blood pressure, temperature, respiration, and weight, draw blood
• Documenting medical history including medications, treatment and medical conditions
• Assisting with the maintenance of medical equipment and supplies within the facility
• Complete intake screening
• Administer and read PPD
• Ensuring the safety and security of inmates and staff during medical procedures and transport
• Observing and reporting changes in patients’ physical or mental health to nurses

Qualifications

New grads are encouraged to apply!

Requirements / Qualifications

• Completion of an Emergency Medical Technician (EMT) or a higher-level Paramedic program
• Ability to obtain the necessary state licenses for EMT or Paramedic
• High school diploma or equivalent (GED)
• Must possess an active BLS/CPR Certification (AHA preferred)
• Ability to pass a criminal background check
• 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
• New graduates are encouraged to apply!

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 is one of the largest providers of healthcare services to correctional facilities throughout the US and we are growing. If you have never considered a career in correctional healthcare, now may be the time. In addition to competitive salaries and generous employee benefits, we strongly support career advancement within the company.

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, apply directly to the position to initiate the application process, and I’ll be in touch.

Equal Opportunity Employer: disability/veteran

Want a better idea of what it’s like to work in a jail? See what our LPNs do:

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