Jail Paramedic

Paramedic Position At Walton County Jail

The Paramedic assigned to the Walton County Jail is responsible for delivering high-quality patient care within a secure correctional environment. This position provides clinical assessments, emergency medical interventions, routine medical treatments, and patient education in accordance with established protocols and provider orders. Working under the direction of the Health Services Administrator, Medical Services Coordinator, and licensed medical providers, the Paramedic supports daily medical operations, contributes to continuity of care, and promotes a safe, healthy correctional community.

Duties require sound clinical judgment, strong communication skills, and the ability to function effectively within a multidisciplinary team in a dynamic and high-security setting.

Qualifications:

• Education – High school diploma or GED equivalent
• Experience – One (1) to two (2) years of experience in advance emergency medical service work, plus any required certification or training; or any equivalent combination of training and experience which provides the required knowledge, skills and abilities
• Minimum eighteen (18) years of age at time of appointment
• Must be able to work effectively and professionally in a secure correctional environment
• Certifications:
• Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR) for Healthcare Professionals
• Florida Paramedic license
• Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS)
• Valid Driver License

Essential Job Functions:

• Adheres to all applicable Federal, State, Jail Health Care, and Walton County Sheriff's Office policies, procedures, and guidelines.
• Conducts medical screening, evaluation, and treatment of inmates across multiple care settings including sick call, chronic care clinics, mental health encounters, confinement units, infirmary care, and emergency response situations.
• Provides treatment and administers medications pursuant to the orders of physicians, mid-level providers, and supervising Registered Nurses.
• Performs paramedic-level clinical procedures, including vital signs, wound care, splinting, EKG acquisition, airway management, venipuncture, and IV initiation/maintenance (as licensed and certified).
• Responds to and manages medical emergencies, providing paramedic-level interventions within scope of practice.
• Accurately documents all assessments, interventions, and patient encounters in the electronic health record in accordance with legal and organizational standards.
• Maintains required logs, medication records, and clinical documentation related to paramedic functions.
• Ensures accountability and security of all controlled substances, needles, and medical supplies in compliance with federal/state laws and facility policies.
• Assists with inventory, requisitioning, and tracking of medical supplies and equipment.
• Provides guidance and task-level supervision to non-licensed healthcare staff as authorized.
• Assists in the coordination of care with medical, mental health, dental, and ancillary providers to ensure comprehensive and continuous treatment.
• Participates in patient education efforts, including chronic disease management, hygiene, and preventive health topics.
• Supports the orientation and training of new medical staff members.
• Participates in required in-service trainings, continuing education, competency validations, and certification renewals.
• Maintains safety and security awareness at all times, adhering to all jail security procedures.
• Performs other related duties as assigned.

Required Skills:

• Proficiency in performing paramedic-level clinical procedures and emergency medical interventions.
• Ability to conduct patient assessments, recognize clinical deterioration, and initiate appropriate interventions.
• Strong written communication skills for documentation, reporting, and coordination with healthcare staff.
• Effective verbal communication and interpersonal skills to work professionally with coworkers, supervisors, and diverse inmate populations.
• Ability to follow established medical protocols and receive direction from supervising clinicians.
• Competency with electronic health records and basic computer applications.
• Ability to collect, prepare, and process…