Emergency Medical Technician Job Omaha area,Nebraska USA,Healthcare

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POSITION:
Emergency Medical Technician (EMT)
SCHEDULE:
Per Diem (PRN)
FACILITY:
Douglas County Correctional Center

LOCATION:

710 S. 17th St, Omaha, NE
Pay Range: $22-28/hr. (dependent on experience)

A Job Should be MORE than just a paycheck.

Wexford Health Sources, Inc. is one of the nation’s largest correctional health care providers. Over the past 30 years, our team of dedicated clinical professionals has helped literally millions of justice-involved patients receive life-changing medical and mental health services.

The majority of our patients come from marginalized or impoverished backgrounds. In many cases, our doctors, nurses, and behavioral health professionals represent the patient’s first experience with quality, compassionate health care.

We heal and rehabilitate thousands of incarcerated patients every day.

When you join Wexford Health, you do MORE than just further your career. You also become part of a team‑family whose mission is to care for patients that cannot care for themselves.

You change lives. You make a difference. If you are looking for a position that empowers you to do MORE … then look at Wexford Health.

BENEFITS
We’re proud to offer a competitive benefits package including:

Annual review with performance increase
Generous paid‑time off program that combines vacation and sick leave
Paid holidays
Comprehensive health insurance through Blue Cross Blue Shield
Dental and Vision insurance
401(k) retirement saving plans
Company‑paid short‑term disability
Healthcare and dependent care spending account

POSITION SUMMARY
Under the direct supervision of the Director of Nursing, the EMT provides basic to intermediate‑level emergency and non‑emergency care to the ill and injured, including assessment of illness and/or injury, management of such patients, and transfer of information.

DUTIES / RESPONSIBILITIES

Under the supervision of a Physician Assistant, Registered Nurse, or Licensed Practical Nurse, performs physical assessment and examination including obtaining medical history and vital signs during medical encounters and documents findings in the medical record.

Provides treatments and procedures according to medical orders and EMT protocols.

Assists with admission and discharge of infirmary care patients.

Provides screening and triage, according to written protocols, for routine sick call and emergencies with referral to professional staff for situations beyond EMT scope of the protocols.

Participates in quality management committees and activities.

Performs basic life support provided the employee holds a current American Heart Association certification.

Documents encounters, patient response, complications, etc., ensures complete and accurate charting and communicates information to supervisory personnel and physicians, in accordance with physician orders. Observes, records and reports symptoms, reactions, and changes in the condition of all patients.

Assists with orientation of new employees.

Assists physician as assigned.

Maintains confidentiality of inmate records.

JOB REQUIREMENTS

LICENSING: Currently licensed as an EMT or Paramedic in the state of Nebraska.

CERTIFICATION: Current CPR Certification.

EDUCATION: Graduate from an accredited EMT or Paramedic training program.

EXPERIENCE: Minimum of one (1) year of clinical experience; correctional healthcare experience preferred.

EOE/M/F/D/V

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