Emergency Medical Technician (Hourly)

Job overview

The Emergency Medical Technician (Hourly) role is onsite in San Marcos, TX. Compensation is not specified. The EMT provides care to inmate patients in a correctional facility. The role exists to assess and document patient needs, provide basic life support and emergency response, and support treatment in the facility. It contributes to patient care by maintaining equipment, assisting clinicians, and communicating with coworkers, supervisors, jail administration, and patients.

What you'll do

• Provide emergency medical response and basic life support, including CPR and use of necessary equipment
• assess and document medical histories and treatment
• administer prescribed treatments and medications as needed
• maintain and sterilize equipment
• assist physicians or physician extenders during procedures
• protect patient confidentiality and comply with HIPAA
• communicate with coworkers, supervisors, jail administration, and patients
• assist with job duties and overtime if necessary.

What we're looking for

Skills & competencies

emergency medical technician

emt

correctional health

basic life support

cpr

patient assessment

hipaa

san marcos tx

wellpath

state certification

Work arrangement

• Weekend coverage required

Why this role

High school diploma or GED and successful completion of an EMT or Paramedic course required; unrestricted current certification or registration in the state of practice required; correctional or jail experience preferred.

About the employer

Wellpath is hiring for this role. Industry: Other Justice, Public Order, and Safety Activities. Sector: 92.