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Emergency Medical Tech

πŸ“ St Charles, IL πŸ•’
Work Model
πŸ“ St Charles, IL
Employment
πŸ’Ό Full-Time Direct
Recruitment Type
πŸ›‘οΈ Direct to HR Pipeline
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πŸ“‹ Role Overview & Responsibilities

Make a difference every day in the lives of the underserved Join a mission driven organization with a people first culture Excellent career growth opportunities

Join Us And Find a Career That Supports

Caring for overlooked, underserved, and vulnerable patients Diversity, equity, inclusion, and belonging Autonomy in a warm team environment Growth and training

Perks And Benefits

In addition to comprehensive benefits including medical, dental, vision, paid time off, and 401k, we foster a work, life balance for team members and their family to support physical, mental, and financial wellbeing including:

DailyPay, receive your money as you earn it! Tuition Assistance and dependent Scholarships Employee Assistance Program (EAP) including free counseling and health coaching Company paid life insurance Tax free Health Spending Accounts (HSA) Wellness program featuring fitness memberships and product discounts Preferred banking partnership and discounted rates for home and auto loansEligibility for perks and benefits varies based on employee type and length of service.

Why Us

Now is your moment to make a difference in the lives of the underserved.

If there is one unifying characteristic of everyone on our team, it is the deep desire to make a difference by helping society's most vulnerable and often overlooked individuals. Every day we have the distinct honor and responsibility to show up with non-judgmental compassion to provide hope and healing to those who need it most. For those whose calling it is to serve others, now is your moment to join our mission to provide quality care to every patient with compassion, collaboration, and innovation, to live our mantra to β€œAlways Do The Right Thing!”, and to collectively do our part to heal the world, one patient at a time.

How you make a difference

An Emergency Medical Technician (EMT) provides essential medical care to inmate patients within correctional facilities . This includes conducting initial medical examinations upon in-take and responding to day-to-day medical issues that may arise among the inmate population. Additionally, EMTs must be prepared to respond to medical emergencies that may occur within the facility, providing critical care to patients in need.

Key Responsibilities

Provide emergency medical response and basic life support to inmate patients in the correctional facility , utilizing CPR and necessary equipment. Assess and document the medical history and treatment of new and current inmate patients, administering prescribed treatments and medications as needed. Ensure equipment is maintained and sterilized for use during examinations and treatments, and assist physicians or physician extenders during procedures. Maintain patient confidentiality and comply with HIPAA regulations, while being aware of emergency procedures and crisis situations. Communicate clearly and concisely with coworkers, supervisors, jail administration and patients, and be willing to assist in job duties and work overtime if necessary.

Qualifications & Requirements

Education

High school graduate or G.E.D.Requires successful completion of an Emergency Medical Technician or Paramedic course.

Experience

Prior experience in a correctional or jail setting preferred.

Licenses/Certifications

Requires unrestricted current certification or registration in state of practice.

We are an Equal Employment Opportunity / Affirmative Action Employer

We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees.

We encourage you to apply! If you are excited about a role but your experience doesn’t seem to align perfectly with every element of the job description, we encourage you to apply. You may be just the right candidate for this, or one of our many other roles.

Deadline to apply to this position is contingent upon applicant volume. Those positions located in Colorado will have a specific deadline posted in the job description.

Frequently Asked Questions

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This position is located in St Charles, IL with potential relocation and sponsorship assistance depending on candidate qualifications.

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