Advanced Emergency Medical Technician, Emergency Medical Technician (AEMT/EMT)

NaphCare is seeking a PRN Emergency Medical Technician (EMT) to join our healthcare team at the Washoe County Jail in Reno, Nevada. This PRN opportunity offers a premium pay rate of $23.46/hr and is ideal for EMTs seeking flexible scheduling, supplemental income, and the opportunity to expand their clinical experience in a unique healthcare environment.

As a Correctional EMT, you will work alongside correctional officers, nurses, and other healthcare professionals to provide care to an underserved patient population within a secure setting. Responsibilities include conducting patient assessments, responding to medical emergencies, assisting with treatment and intake processes, monitoring patient conditions, and supporting daily healthcare operations. This role offers exposure to a wide range of medical situations, allowing you to utilize and strengthen your emergency response, assessment, and critical thinking skills.

Correctional healthcare provides a fast-paced and rewarding environment where no two days are the same. If you enjoy working independently, thrive in dynamic settings, and are passionate about delivering quality patient care, we encourage you to apply.

New graduates are encouraged to apply. We provide training and support to help you succeed in the field of correctional healthcare

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

New grads are encouraged to apply!

Requirements / Qualifications

• Completion of an Emergency Medical Technician (EMT) program
• Ability to obtain the necessary state license for EMT
• High school diploma or equivalent (GED)
• Have CPR Certification
• 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 want a career where you can truly make a difference, apply now!

Equal Opportunity Employer: disability/veteran

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

NaphCare - Life as an LPN - YouTube

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