Paramedic FT Nights

Job Description

Job Description

Overview

NaphCare is hiring a FT NIGHT SHIFT Paramedic to join our team of medical professionals in the Hillsborough County Jail in Tampa, FL.

Pay range: 30.00-32.00/ Shift differential in addition

As a Correctional Paramedic , you will work alongside correctional officers and other medical professionals to provide emergency medical care to the incarcerated individuals in residence. Working within a controlled environment, where security is top priority and the days are never dull, you will have a variety of duties to keep you engaged. This is a unique position where you can make a difference to this diverse population of patients with complex medical needs.

Responsibilities

The Paramedic requires working closely with security staff and other medical professionals to provide immediate, advanced medical attention during emergencies. Responsibilities may include and not be limited to:

• Evaluating medical needs, prioritizing medical care by severity, providing urgent care to staff and patients
• Responding to emergencies, providing rapid assessments, advanced medical care and treatments within the facility
• Administering medications, performing intubation, inserting IV lines, delivering babies, etc.
• Completing paperwork and documentation related to individual care of patient or staff
• Communicating and reporting any relevant information to other medical professionals, security staff, and emergency services outside of the facility including EMS/Fire/Police services

Qualifications

Experience / Requirements / Qualifications

• Paramedics are required to complete training for basic and advanced EMTs and additional studies from an accredited college or university
• Completion of National Paramedic Certification (NPC) exam and the required state licensing counterparts
• Hold: AHA BLS CPR Card Req
• Has extensive knowledge of physiology, cardiology, medical procedures, and medication
• Knowledge of applicable laws, regulations, and industry standards
• 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
• Must pass the facility’s criminal background check and drug screening

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 would like to s peak with me to learn more about this position and NaphCare, please first apply directly to the position to initiate the application process , then send your resume to View email address on ziprecruiter.com

Equal Opportunity Employer: disability/veteran

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